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Where The Locals Go June 4, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – IBIZA

After traveling the whole world we learned a very important lesson that completely changed the way we travel: seek advice from the locals. They know better and you will have a greater time. It’s a completely different experience hanging out with somebody that lives in the city you are visiting. With this in mind, we interviewed Joel to give us smart travel advice and share the essentials gay travelers need to know before one goes to Ibiza. He is very passionate about photography and shared with us his favorite spots in the island. WHERE TO STAY The gay scene in Ibiza is all mixed up, so it doesn’t really matter where you stay . The places are all gay friendly there so the gays are welcomed everywhere. Of course location wise the best neighborhood for a gay guy to stay is in Ibiza. Specifically, stay near the port area because…

Where The Locals Go May 28, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS – IOANNINA GREECE

For us, traveling is all about connecting to people. It is a completely different experience when you hangout with a local or simply have a piece of travel advice from somebody that understands the local culture in a deeper level. It will save you a lot of time and open up your eyes to appreciate the true colors of a place that many times are hidden in between tourist traps. For this reason we interviewed Mark, he lives in Ioannina, Greece. He is a writer, world explorer and very passionate about his hometown. This is what Mark has to say about his city. WHERE TO STAY The main attraction of the town I live in is the lake. So, any hotel near the lake front has amazing views to wake up to. At one side across the lake you’ve got a majestic mountain swallowing you whole with its enormous size…

Where The Locals Go April 26, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL BERLIN

There is no doubt Berlin is the city of secret spots and underground culture. For this reason, the best way to dive deeper and find the hidden gems that the city has to offer is to seek advice from the locals. With this in mind we interviewed David, he is a Berliner, world traveler, and shared with us his favorite spots in town. David knows what it takes to grasp different cultures, he is a true world explorer. He and his partner Patrick have been traveling all over the world and share their inspiring journeys on Instagram, from around the globe. WHERE TO STAY In my opinion, the best area to stay and experience the real Berlin would be Kreuzberg, Neukölln or Friedrichshain. The most typically gay neighbourhood in Berlin would be Schöneberg, however the gay scene you find there is more stereotypical. In Mitte you have the main tourist…

Where The Locals Go April 25, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – VANCOUVER

We don’t even think about it, but we spend hours and hours planning our trips. Although we love to be free spirits and go to with the flow, planning is always necessary and we know what it takes to put together a fun filled itinerary. We’ve learned an important lesson that changed completely the way we travel – locals with similar interest have the most reliable source of information and can save you a lot of time. Thinking of that we interviewed Josh Rimer that besides being a world traveler, he also is Mister Gay Canada 2019, TV host and LGBTQ activist and travel vlogger. He shared with us his favorites hot spots in Vancouver. Here is what he has to say. WHERE TO STAY The West End is considered the gayborhood, but everywhere in downtown Vancouver is easy to get to, from there, so staying in Yaletown, Coal Harbour, or Gastown are…

People we have met April 10, 2017

REAL TALK WITH A GAY LOCAL IN BRUNEI

Happy is a gay local that lives in Brunei, he was born and raised there and shared with us how the situation is since the country adopted a new penal code allowing stoning punishment for gay sex and adultery. He agreed to give us an interview if we kept his identity anonymous for his safety. We chose the name Happy because although he is living in what we would consider a suppressed society, to us he came across very Happy. You can’t say anything negative about this country or about its government or “sovereignty”.Just to put your voice out there you have to be smart about the way you say things because it can sound like you are against the government. It’s a tabu and possibly even illegal to criticize the government. It’s not normal what is happening and Happy is very aware of the situation. But there are…

Where The Locals Go April 8, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – VIENNA

After traveling the whole world we learned a very important lesson that changed completely the way we travel. Always seek for advice from the locals. Trust me, they know better and you will have a greater time. It’s a completely different experience hanging out with somebody that lives in the city you are visiting. Also allowing yourself to dive deeper into the culture and go beyond the tourist attractions will optimize your time. With this in mind, we interviewed Roman to give us smart travel advice and share the essentials gay travelers need to know before go to Vienna. He is very passionate about traveling and exploring new cultures and shared with us his favorite spots in Vienna. WHERE TO STAY The ideal places for gay guys to stay in Vienna are the districts from 1st to 9th. In all of these areas you have many nice bars, restaurants and…

Where The Locals Go March 14, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – MEDELLIN

Medellin was such a nice surprise for us. The fear from its turbulent times are left in the past. The city has learned it’s lesson and has been reinventing itself in the past decade. What used to be the most violent city in the planet now is a hipster destination attracting tourists and digital nomads from all over the world. The violence lived for such a long time, is being replaced with art that flourish with vibrant colors from every corner. This is something you can feel and see as you walk the streets of Medellin. We have to admit, we fell in love with this city and it’s people. As we travel the world we learned a lesson, the local knows better. With this in mind and a strong desire to dive deeper into this beautiful culture we interviewed Juan. He is an architect passionate about traveling. He was…

Where The Locals Go March 14, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – COPENHAGEN

First things first. Always before we go to a place there is nothing better than having travel advice from somebody that lives there. Locals know better and can show a totally different perspective of the city in which they live. When you travel to a place you have never been before, I’m sure you don’t want to waste your energy spending the short time you have in that city going to the wrong places. Finding the right spots will optimize your time and give you a deeper understanding of the local culture. With this in mind we interviewed Henrik, he lives in Malmö, the greater area of Copenhagen. He and his partner are passionate world travelers and know what it takes to dive into different cultures. Straight to the point, this is what Henrik has to share with us about Copenhagen. Copenhagen Gay Guide WHERE TO STAY The very city center…

Where The Locals Go March 6, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – SEVILLE

Seeking for advice or simply hanging out with a local is the smartest way to explore a city. With this in mind we interviewed Manuel Rodrigues to go straight to the point and give us smart travel advice from a gay local perspective. Manu is a Brand Representative living in Seville. He is a world traveler, passionate about music and yoga. The gay scene in Seville is shy if compared to bigger cities such as Barcelona or Madrid, but still the city has many options to offer. Here is what Manu has to say about his city. – SEVILLE GAY GUIDE – WHERE TO STAY Alameda de Hércules is the center of the Seville gay scene. Undoubtedly, the best area for a gay guy in my city is…

Where The Locals Go February 20, 2017

TRAVEL ADVICE FROM A GAY LOCAL – HONG KONG

After traveling the whole world we learned a precious lesson: Always seek for advice from locals. Trust me, they know better and you will have a greater time. It’s a completely different experience when you allow yourself to dive into the local culture and go beyond the tourist attractions. With this in mind, we interviewed Maverick to give us smart travel advice and share the essentials gay travelers need to know by delivering to our readers a comprehensive and dynamic Hong Kong gay guide. He has lived there since 2014 working as a Marketing Specialist. Maverick is passionate about travel and experiencing new cultures and shared with us his favorite spots in the city. We summarized the things we consider the most important for a traveler and asked Maverick to share with us his advice from a local gay guy perspective. Here is what he has to say about Hong Kong:…