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Gay Travel Guru’s Visit to Bangkok: Food

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:22 GMT

Bangkok, Thailand - A city where ancient traditions meet new visions. Where treasures and culinary treats are hidden around every corner! This is a city filled with expats, travelers, and locals melding together to create what is known as the Bangkok experience. With over 8 million people in Bangkok, and 14 million in the metro area, there are many worlds to be explored while visiting the gateway to Southeast Asia. Beneath the canopy of high rises you’ll find the hustle and bustle of tuktuks, mopeds, food vendors, and pedestrians. No matter day or night, the people of Bangkok work hard to keep this city moving. While Bangkok can seem intimidating at first glance, a few helpful tips will allow you to hit the ground running and experience all this city has to offer.

Little Big Project Campaign

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07 GMT

OpenMind Projects has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to help kick of The Little Big Project Campaign to offer 10 finalists the volunteer opportunity of a lifetime.

Inside Scoop on Traveling for Cheap!

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59 GMT

There is nothing better than traveling for CHEAP!

Visit These 5 Countries Before They Get Too Popular!

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:55 GMT

Do you have a dream to travel the world? There are a lot of countries out there, and some of them are more popular than others. Though it sounds great to visit the popular ones, keep in mind that the more people visit a country, the more it's going to cost. There are some beautiful, amazing countries out there that still have yet to be mostly undiscovered by most travelers. When heading out on your next international vacation, check out these great countries.

Gaytravel.com Recommends the Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, Mexico!

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08 GMT

I recently visited the Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos. It was an ideal getaway! If you are looking for a beautiful location, a property that has it all, and service that will exceed your expectations, no need to look any further.

Inside Scoop in the Windy City!

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45 GMT

Our friend Heather Cassell from San Francisco recently spent a few days in Chicago and tells all about it this week in her column with the Bay Area Reporter!

GayTravel.com Official Pride Guide 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:56 GMT

GayTravel.com has scoured the internet near and far for the latest and greatest Pride information for 2013. With a Pride season that spans months and is centered during the warmest parts of summer, the LGBT community has a lot to celebrate! Check out our favorite and most legendary events, what to see, and where to be seen this Pride season 2013!

Gay Travel Guru reviews The Chedi Hotel - Chiang Mai

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:12 GMT

As you approach The Chedi Hotel for the first time, the simplicity of the exterior doesn’t even give a glimpse of the zen experience awaiting behind the walls. With a simple sign that says “The Chedi”, you pull up the short drive and you can’t help but relax from the second you walk through the front entrance. The only five-star hotel in Chiang Mai, the only thing preventing it from being a heavenly experience is that it is physically here on earth in the beautiful city of Chiang Mai.

Gay Travel Guru’s Visit to Bangkok: Nightlife and Culture!

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:09 GMT

Gay Guide to Puerto Vallarta!

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:36 GMT

"I’ve been living here for 11 years. And have had ZERO problems or run-ins with bad guys or police (well, there was that ticket for using my cellphone while driving), " says Paul who owns Hotel Mercurio.

Gay Girl’s Guide to San Francisco

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:57 GMT

Here is the guide of guides for the city of cities. San Francisco is held on such a pedestal for us gays and while it's true that the numbers of gays here are vast (something like 1 in 3 people are homos!) it's easy to forget that it's also just a big city with all kinds of people living in it.

Gay Girl’s Guide to London!

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:51 GMT

I've lived in London on and off for about a year total, once at 21 and then again at 26. Now I'm pottering around in Brighton, but still go up to London every week.

The Gay Travel Guru does Songkran, Thai New Year!

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:54 GMT

The Gay Travel Guru does Songkran, Thai New Year!

The Gay Travel Guru’s Inside Scoop on the St. Regis Hotel Bangkok

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:40 GMT

The St. Regis Hotel was started with one simple vision. To provide all hotel guests the same luxury service the original owner, John Jacob Astor IV, had in his own home. From this vision, one of the finest hotels in history was created and the Butler Service was launched at the St. Regis Hotel over 100 years ago. Still to this day, there are three principles that guide these hotels and the St. Regis Bangkok is no exception.

5 Awesome Places to Road Trip This Summer

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:35 GMT

If you are planning a road trip this summer, consider traveling to one of the following destinations. Exciting casinos, pristine beaches, and relaxing riverboat rides are some of the attractions at these vacation destinations. Here are 5 awesome places to road trip this summer.

Gay Girl’s Guide to Pensacola, Florida!

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:45 GMT

I've lived in Pensacola for seventeen years, although there was a big gap between the first 10 and the latest 7. As an out lesbian in high school, I hated everything about Pensacola and left for Atlanta after my junior year.

Gay Travel Dishes on Jason Collins’ Coming Out

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:04 GMT

“I can still be a talented, well-respected athlete and be gay, my sexuality doesn’t define me.”

The Gay Travel Guru does The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:17 GMT

Whether by land, air, or water, no matter how you prefer to arrive at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok, they will be there to greet you with a warm welcome. The perfect combination of sophistication and luxury, The Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok is an urban oasis that will help you escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok’s busy streets. If this is your first time to Bangkok, then let me tell you you’re definitely going to need this retreat!

Gay Travel’s Top 20 LGBT Events for 2013 (16 - 20)

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:23 GMT

We have compiled a list of our favorite events for 2013 to share with you. Our taste is very eclectic so we hope we found something to tickle everyone's fancy.

Gay Travel’s Top 20 LGBT Events for 2013 (11 - 15)

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:54 GMT

We have compiled a list of our favorite events for 2013 to share with you. Our taste is very eclectic so we hope we found something to tickle everyone's fancy.