Features: Travel

Adventure—and relaxation—in the catskills’ sleepy gay community. continue reading »

A gay look at the creative hotbed of Austin, Texas.

Though the Tonkawa Indians originally hunted buffalo where the pink granite Texas State Capitol sits, you can hunt down the man of your dreams (or hunt down a weekend fling) in Austin, Texas—a southwestern hub of live music, nightlife and more than its fair share of gay-owned and -operated businesses. continue reading »

The gay-friendly island of Curaçao invites you to experience European sophistication in the Caribbean.
 
Curaçao is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most popular gay-friendly destinations. A rare island where tourists and locals coexist with ease, Curaçao imbues your tropical vacation with cultural authenticity.   continue reading »

 
Forget any preconceived ideas; today’s Pittsburgh is thriving with art, culture and a gay scene capable of satisfying your diverse desires.
 
Greatly evolved since the days of the steel industry, today’s Burgh of Pitt is bearing much fruit—in every sense of the word. Christened “America’s Most Livable City” by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the past four years, Pittsburgh is increasingly becoming one of our gayest and most diverse. continue reading »

 
From hip to kitsch, there is plenty of retail therapy in the Pines.
 
It’s no Fifth Avenue, but the Fire Island Pines has, especially of late, an impressive collection of shops that provide plenty of distraction from the beach. A quick stroll around the harbor can quickly turn into a fruitful afternoon shopping spree. continue reading »

The delectable delights of Cherry Grove’s restaurant scene.

The quaint village center of Cherry Grove offers some of the best dining options in Fire Island. So whether you’re a resident or a first-time visitor to the Grove (Pines boys—you know who you are), these eateries are the perfect reason to take a stroll through the historic gay community. continue reading »

 
Everything you need to know about Fire Island’s most fabled spot: What it is, how it got there and how to get out alive!
 
There’s no doubt that you won’t mention going to Fire Island without some weisenheimer making a half-baked joke about the Meat Rack. This wooded glen between the barrier island’s two gayest neighborhoods—the Pines and Cherry Grove—has such a reputation because it’s a well-known ground for gay cruising, public sex and just about every sort of misbehavior that occurs when you get a bunch of homosexuals together on the edge of the world, add booze and sun exposure, and stir. Here are some things you might not know about the Meat Rack, and some tips on how you can make your experience there that much more enjoyable.
 
Brian O’Brien writes about porn, sex and pop culture at Gay.Fleshbot.com continue reading »