Registration now open for the 40th Anniversary IGLTA Convention to be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico – Oct 4 to 7, 2023

posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The 40th Anniversary IGLTA Global Convention is scheduled to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 4 – 7 October, 2023. This milestone 40th Anniversary edition of the conference will connect LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism suppliers and buyers through its hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program, numerous educational workshops and networking receptions. Secure your spot now with […]

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Rebellious Reads From Johnny Cash and Shane MacGowan

posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Rebellion has played a factor in many a musicians life, whether through their lyrics, or the often hard lifestyle that comes with the territory of being on the road, and being surrounded by fame and fortune. Some are more known than others for their debauchery. Below are two great reads on the rebellious country singing […]

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The Story of Us – new novel from Toronto’s Catherine Hernandez explores themes of community and found family

posted Tuesday, February 28, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Story of Us is the new novel from Toronto queer award-winning author, screenwriter, artist, and activist, Catherine Hernandez, that explores themes of community and found family, and the unbreakable bond that can happen when we meet in the middle Like many Overseas Filipino Workers, Mary Grace Concepcion has lived a life of sacrifices. First, […]

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Another Dimension Of Us – queer sci-fi trans-dimensional travel novel that takes place in both 1986 and 2044

posted Saturday, February 25, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Another Dimension Of Us begins in 1986, Tommy Gaye is in love with his best friend, budding teen poet Renaldo Calabasas. But at the height of the AIDS crisis and amidst the homophobia running rampant across America, Tommy can never share his feelings. Then, one terrible night, Renaldo is struck by lightning. And he emerges […]

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Celebrate National Margarita Day With These Four Cocktail Suggestions From Patrón Tequila – Feb 22, 2023

posted Wednesday, February 22, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

National Margarita Day is February 22, 2023, and it’s the perfect time to get your drink on!  Patrón Tequila Brand Ambassador Marty Pineault(Marty the Marg Matcher) has learned that there is a perfect margarita match for every personality type. Find your match from these 4 margaritas recipes made with the ultra-smooth Patrón Silver and discover a […]

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The Arquives celebrates 50 years of queer history in 2023, and they want to have your input

posted Tuesday, February 21, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Featured, Politics

The ArQuives works to preserve and make accessible Canadian LGBTQ2+ histories, and is one of the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world and the only archive in Canada with a mandate to collect at a national level. Founded out of The Body Politic newspaper collection in 1973, its mandate is to safeguard the LGBTQ2+ history […]

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Winter in Quebec – Spas, Lodges, Ice Hotel, Winter Carnival, and Nighttime Carousel

posted Monday, February 20, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Nordic Spas Continue to Grow in Popularity in QuébecBeginning with just one in 1964, today Québec has approximately 94 Nordic spas across its regions. A Nordic spa is where guests can indulge in a thermotherapy wellness ritual practiced in northern Europe for over 2,000 years. A three-step circuit, thermotherapy involves exposure to hot and cold […]

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Reducing Stress the Lithuanian Way: Sauna Rituals, Amber Hunting, and Stargazing

posted Sunday, February 19, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Lithuania’s historic connection with nature and slow way of life has taught the locals a few tricks for to combat stress and anxiety, such as a sense-tingling sauna ritual filled with aromatic herbs and pleasant heat or hunting for amber — affectionately named Lithuanian gold — on the vast beaches of the country’s seaside. The […]

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Undiscovered Puerto Rico: Experience The Lesser-Known

posted Saturday, February 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Each year, travellers are drawn to Puerto Rico for its glistening turquoise waters, pristine white-sand beaches, year-round sunshine and the island’s capital city, San Juan to stroll amongst the colourful architecture and learn about the city’s fascinating history. Away from the popular hotspots, Puerto Rico offers an astounding level of geographical diversity and off-the-beaten-path experiences. […]

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Alaska – What’s new for 2023

posted Saturday, February 18, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

There’s plenty happening in Alaska this year, so read below, mark your calendars and head north for the experience of a lifetime! The Valdez Ice Climbing Festival will celebrate 40 years of bringing climbing enthusiasts to Valdez. From Feb. 17-19 in Keystone Canyon, the festival draws climbers of all ages and skill, offering clinics on more than 100 […]

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