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Tokyo Rainbow Pride planning a bright future for Japanese gays and lesbians

Tokyo Rainbow Pride planning a bright future for Japanese gays and lesbians | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
‘Call me Hiro…’ he said politely as we shook hands; 33-year-old Hiro’s English was perfect, my Japanese non-existent. It was happy hour in the hotel’s New York Bar, so we chatted over beers while…
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IGLTA Receives Travel Award from London LGBT Magazine

IGLTA Receives Travel Award from London LGBT Magazine | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
IGLTA Receives Travel Award from London LGBT Magazine
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The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) received the Winq Travel Award, in association with United Airlines, this week at Rosewood London. The UK-based magazine’s second annual event included nine awards: activism, culture, business, media, music, sport, travel, Man of the Year and an additional honor presented by the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

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This is why the heart of San Francisco will always keep beating

This is why the heart of San Francisco will always keep beating | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Take a look at some of the best stuff to do while in San Francisco
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San Francisco is the heartbeat of the LGBTI community in the United States. While New York has Stonewall, Los Angeles has West Hollywood and Fire Island is Fire Island, the home of the Golden Gate Bridge lives and breathes the rainbow.

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Road Tripping in Texas: Dallas, Houston and Austin

Road Tripping in Texas: Dallas, Houston and Austin | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Travel tips and photos from a road trip through Texas, using the Trip app to discover the bet things to see in Dallas, Houston and Austin
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Madrid Food Tour: 5 Spanish Foods that Surprised Me

Madrid Food Tour: 5 Spanish Foods that Surprised Me | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
I recently went on the Tapas, Taverns & History Madrid Food Tour. Find out why I was surprised by some of the foods including olives, blue cheese and anchovies.

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Our friend from Two Bad Tourists went on a Devour Madrid Food Tour and here are the 5 foods that surprised him! #GayMadrid #VisitGaySpain

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, December 2, 2016 8:29 PM

Our friend from Two Bad Tourists went on a Devour Madrid Food Tour and here are the 5 foods that surprised him! #GayMadrid #VisitGaySpain

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City steps in to save SoMa’s Stud bar

City steps in to save SoMa’s Stud bar | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Rent hike almost sank 50-year-old LGBT haven this year, so city offers landlord some incentive to lay off.
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Community Marketing’s 21st Annual LGBT Travel Survey

Community Marketing’s 21st Annual LGBT Travel Survey | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Please take a few minutes to complete CMI’s 21st Annual LGBT Travel Survey, in partnership with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). This is by far the longest-running study in the LGBT community, and it has opened doors — and minds — around the world. Together with you, we have created change that benefits our entire community.

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This is why Stockholm is a perfectly quirky winter wonderland

This is why Stockholm is a perfectly quirky winter wonderland | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Think Christmas markets, wholesome and warming food, iceskating under the stars and the story of Santa Lucia – Stockholm's the original winter wonderland
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Detroit: the “Comeback City” you’ll wanna come back to!

Detroit: the “Comeback City” you’ll wanna come back to! | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The lowdown on Motown! With a proud heritage of music, sport and culture, dynamic resurgent Downtown plus friendly gay scene, Adrian Gillan flies Virgin Atlantic, to take on “the Big D”

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Developers say secret tunnels under San Francisco gay bars are a myth

Developers say secret tunnels under San Francisco gay bars are a myth | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Property under development in San Francisco's Tenderloin District has become the subject of heated debate between LGBT historians and developers.
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Gay Barcelona guide: where to visit, eat and party in the sexy Spanish city

Gay Barcelona guide: where to visit, eat and party in the sexy Spanish city | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world to be gay, with its open community, incredible nightlife, vast array of restaurants and glorious weather

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Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, November 21, 2016 5:51 PM

Excellent guide to #GayBarcelona from our friends at Gay Star News

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Gaydio Presents Out at Sea: presenters Chris and Emma on 2017's epic LGBTI-inclusive Med cruise

Gaydio Presents Out at Sea: presenters Chris and Emma on 2017's epic LGBTI-inclusive Med cruise | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Gaydio's Chris and Emma will take to the waves (literally) for an LGBTI-inclusive European cruise, which will hit the Med in 2017
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Video: Top Five Gay Travel Tips in Taiwan

Thank you to thw Taiwan Tourist Burea for sponsoring my travels! Vlog Channel: https://goo.gl/6h4BjH Top 5 Suggestions: Taipei 101 Observatory Din Tai Fun
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The Qu(ee)rky Side of Rio: Get the LGBT Scoop on the Marvelous City

The Qu(ee)rky Side of Rio: Get the LGBT Scoop on the Marvelous City | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The Qu(ee)rky Side of Rio: Get the LGBT Scoop on the Marvelous City. Find more travel hacks and local attractions on Marriott Traveler.
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Why Spain is a great place to be gay

Why Spain is a great place to be gay | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Why Spain is a great place to be gay

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Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, December 8, 2016 5:56 PM

It may be a predominantly Catholic country, but Spain is officially the most LGBT-friendly nation in the world, according to the Pew Research Centre. Here are 5 reasons Spain is such a great country for LGBT people. #ILoveGayTravel #VisitGaySpain #ILoveGayPride

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Gay life in Uruguay: interview with local boy Rodrigo from Montevideo

Gay life in Uruguay: interview with local boy Rodrigo from Montevideo | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
In Montevideo we met the very charming tango dancer Rodrigo who told us more about queer tango as well as gay life in Uruguay and Montevideo.
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Lonely Planet names Asheville best in US despite LGBT flap

Lonely Planet names Asheville best in US despite LGBT flap | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The travel guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has picked Asheville, North Carolina, as its top U.S. destination for 2017, despite a state law limiting LGBT rights that has led companies, entertainers and others to boycott the state.
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Where to go on World AIDS Day in New Orleans

Where to go on World AIDS Day in New Orleans | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Take a moment in your day to visit one of several important LGBT sites throughout the city. From the Bywater to the French Quarter, here are 5 highlights.
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VIDEO: Madrid World Pride 2017 From June 23 to July 2

Whoever you love, Madrid loves you!

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#MadridPride is one of those #GayEvents that will stay with you for a lifetime, and this year it's even larger with #WorldPride because whoever you love, Madrid loves you <3 
#VisitGaySpain #GayMadrid #GayPride

Fabrice Tasendo's curator insight, November 29, 2016 9:10 PM

#MadridPride is one of those #GayEvents that will stay with you for a lifetime, and this year it's even larger with #WorldPride because whoever you love, Madrid loves you <3 
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In Pictures: Indians Celebrate Gay Pride in Delhi

In Pictures: Indians Celebrate Gay Pride in Delhi | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Thousands of people thronged the streets of New Delhi to celebrate India's lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender community on Sunday.
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Mariela Castro’s March: Cuba’s LGBT Revolution

Mariela Castro’s March: Cuba’s LGBT Revolution | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The new documentary debuts Monday, November 28
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Los Angeles | Mr Hudson

Los Angeles | Mr Hudson | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Los Angeles has it all: outdoor activities, beaches & mountains, arts & culture, west coast design, culinary adventures, and health & fitness.
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Mexico City for beginners in 11 easy steps

Mexico City for beginners in 11 easy steps | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Mexico’s capital city is a buzzing, sprawling destination for those seeking a culture-filled break with added culinary delights
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Have A Big Gay Holiday in NOLA

Have A Big Gay Holiday in NOLA | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Discover time-honored traditions and new, exciting events among the New Orleans LGBT community.
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Discovering LGBT Minneapolis

Discovering LGBT Minneapolis | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Nature aside, Minneapolis is full of hidden treasures, cultural attractions, fantastic theater and dance performances, and a thriving culinary scene.
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