When I first stepped off the plane in 2001, and moved into my hole-in-the-wall shoebox of an apartment in the western part of Seoul, little did I know that this vibrant city would change my life forever! Living in Seoul was trying at times, but once I really got a feel for it, the culture…

As I write this Los Angeles is burning. Massive columns of dense gray smoke rise ominously from the mountains just outside of town. From the tops of the Hollywood Hills you can see flames race from one brushy canyon to the next turning everything into ash that floats upwards…

Before I made my virgin (oo-err!) trip to Berlin, everyone said to me “You will love it!” To be honest, I knew nothing about Germany before going there, apart from they like to eat sausages like…

Long regarded as the playground of the uber rich and famous in Bangkok, Hua Hin is well-known as being the King’s favorite holiday destination. Much loved was this beach resort town by the King Prajadhipok, Rama VII, that he built a summer palace for himself…

Denmark was the first country in the world to introduce partnership-laws for gay and lesbian couples in 1989. The last week…

The Hawaiian Islands are generally thought of as an American honeymooner’s destination. While they do make up much of the tourism in Hawaii, there is good reason for it. Hawaii is truly a spectacular place and with so much to see and do, it’s hard to not like it…

Barcelona has been high on the European tourist itinerary since the 90s, in part due to hosting the 1992 summer Olympics. Increasingly obvious is its presence on the pink map; every year I hear more gay friends choosing Barcelona as their week away or sometimes even their summer destination…

My first visit to Buenos Aires was for a special occasion; a few friends and I went there for two weeks to celebrate my 30th… and celebrate we did. By the end of my vacation, I had made many friends (some “special” friends), ate some amazing food and loaded my bags up with cheap, fashionable clothing.

When you think of touring Australia, Brisbane may not even be on your “maybe” list. Sure, Sydney is on the top with its wild nightlife and picturesque harbor. Then perhaps a tour of Melbourne for some Aussie fashion and Indie scene. Brisbane might be on your radar simply as a stopover on your way to the Queensland beaches but this Oz city deserves more than just a touch and go.

If the cold weather and the grey days are wearing you down, you may well be overdue for a weekend getaway for some sea, sand and sun! With improved infrastructure (new airport, motorways), Jomtien Beach in Thailand is within easy reach of Hong Kong…