Article Archive for July 2013
Will You Boycott US Hotel Chains Doing Business in Russia?
Lots of talk on the interwebs about boycotts of the 2014 Winter Olympics and Russian vodka brands for their horrendous stance on LGBT rights. Now the Huffington Post is suggesting there are other worthy targets:
Holiday …
Boys will be Boys: Stories from Lebanon, Syria & Pakistan
I have travelled around the world at least four times in my life so far, and have met many people and enjoyed many experiences along the way. Although cultures, religious beliefs, different politics and a …
Small Island with Big Parties: Tenerife as a Gay-Friendly Hotspot
There’s something special about a visit to the Canary Islands. Far enough away from Europe, but still popular for European holidays, the islands aren’t just for short weekend breaks but rather more suited for a …
Halle, Germany: Experiencing Life in a Baroque Town
I had a six month living experience in Halle, Germany. Halle is a town in the former DDR, German Democratic Republic near Leipzig and just a few hour train ride from Berlin. I had a …
Morocco: An experience at the local hamam
I have been told that most Moroccan homes do not have facilities to take a bath or a shower hence the delightfully ubiquitous Hamam—or bath house. These places are segregated for men and women and …
