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Gay Pride Updates 5/17/13

May 17th, 2013

With Pride Season starting up, we're getting a bunch of gay pride-related stories coming in. Today's batch: LONG BEACH GAY PRIDE CELEBRATES THIRTY YEARS THIS WEEKEND If you're in SoCal, your Pride Season starts this weekend with Long Beach Pride. SDGLN has a guide to pride:

The Southern California LGBT Pride season has begun! With its third weekend... read_more

Gay Travel: Gay Pride Season Updates

May 15th, 2013

We've got a few updates for upcoming gay price celebrations. MOSCOW PRIDE ONCE AGAIN BANNED Not surprisingly, Moscow is once again blocking gay activists from holding a pride parade in the city. Towleroad.com reports

From our point of view, there is no need for such events in the city," said Alexei Mayorov, head of City Hall's security department and... read_more

Gay Travel: Luxury Casinos Around the World

May 4th, 2013

Like to gamble? The New Gay Travel Guide has a great feature on luxury casinos around the world. From the article:

Luxury casinos can be found in many world cities across the globe. In fact, some of these casinos are often located in places that one may not expect to find a casino. Therefore, when considering a... read_more

Gay Travel: Russia's St. Petersburg

May 3rd, 2013

Ever wanted to visit a truly exotic land? Alea at Autostraddle took a trip to St. Petersburg (the one in Russia, not Florida), and reports back: I arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on September 5, where I eagerly met the new host family that I would be living with for the next three and a half months. With... read_more

Gay Travel: Russian Judge Overturns Gay Pride Ban

Mar 21st, 2013

Some good news out of Russia - a judge in Russia has just ruled that a ban on gay pride marches and rallies is illegal. Passport Magazine has the details:

'The Civil Chamber of Kostroma Regional Court has ruled that the region's ban on gay and lesbian pride and two rallies is illegal--a ruling that goes against the... read_more

Moscow High Court Rejects Activists' Lawsuit Against Gay Pride Ban

Dec 27th, 2012

The Presidium of Moscow City Court, the highest court in the city, rejected the appeal of organizers of Gay Pride in Moscow to reconsider the ban against the event by city's authorities. Moscow City Court previously dismissed the appeal against a ruling by Tverskoy District Court of Moscow, on 9 July, to uphold the ban on Moscow Pride. In this appeal for... read_more

Gay Travel: St. Petersburg's Yusupov Palace - Where Rasputin Was Murdered

Nov 2nd, 2012

YUSUPOV Palace is were the story of Rasputin's murder unfolds. Located right off the channel of the Moika River, once residence of the Yusupov family. Grigory Rasputin, was a peasant whom over the years, thanks to his, so believed, healing powers, gain the sympathy and trust of the Tsar's family.. Rasputin was murdered on the night of the 16th of December... read_more

Gay Travel: Kremlin Intra-Muros and Armory Chamber in Moscow

Oct 28th, 2012

One of the must visit destinations when in Moscow. The Kremlin (meaning fortress) is not the only on its kind in Russia, but definitely the most unique and relevant on Russian history. Overlooking the Moskva River (to the South), Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square (to the East) and the Alexander Garden (to the West). Unfortunately you can only do... read_more

Gay Travel: From Moscow to Paris

Oct 26th, 2012

Overlooking the views of the Kremlin and the Red Square from the window of my Suite at the National Hotel in Moscow, I am saying goodbye to Moscow, and heading back to Paris for my last two nights of my month and a half tour around and across Europe. What and incredible and unforgettable journey that has taken me from France... read_more

Moscow Bars With Great Views

Oct 24th, 2012

There's no way around it, Moscow is pricey, and its nightlife scene is no exception - if you're intent on painting the town red (you are just steps from the Red Square after all!), you might as well get something more than a cheap vodka buzz for the cost of your drink. While you might not be able to dole out... read_more

Gay Travel: Catherine's Summer Palace Tour

Oct 22nd, 2012

One of the nicest and most interesting tour I did during my recent visit to St Petersburg, was the tour to the town of Pushkin (approx. 50 minutes or 25 km away from St Petersburg) to see the Summer Palace of Catherine The Great. The Rococo former summer retreat of one of the greatest Tsaritsas of Russia. Stroll by the parks... read_more

Gay Travel: Moscow Diorama at Radisson Hotel Moscow

Oct 22nd, 2012

Located at the end of the main lobby of the imposing Radisson Royal Hotel in Moscow, you can find a beautiful diorama of the Kremlin and downtown Moscow made on a scale of 1 to 75. Made in the 1970s, the diorama has traveled to international exhibitions. A few years ago, it was acquired by Radisson. A great way to get... read_more

Gay Travel: Izmailovsky Flea Market in Moscow

Oct 22nd, 2012

Izmailovsky Flea Market also known by locals as the The Vernisage or the Souvenir Market, is a large flea market and great place out of Moscow main rings, to come and do some shopping, if you are looking for souvenirs, or local items ranging from used clothing, to stamps, coins and even war clothes. The key here, like in many markets... read_more

Gay Travel: SAPAN Speed Train St Petersburg to Moscow

Oct 21st, 2012

Yesterday I took the SAPAN Speed Train that in only four hours took me from St Petersburg to Moscow. Modern cars and comfortable seats. To me the best way to travel within Russia. First I went from Helsinki to St Petersburg on the Allegro Speed Train, and now the SAPAN. Only a few one or two minutes stops, but then a... read_more

Gay Travel: Central Station Gay Disco in Moscow

Oct 21st, 2012

So who said that Moscow does not have a happening and fun gay night scene. Last night Sasha, our local friend, took us to Central Station. A venue with three floors and indoor/outdoor rooms. Drag queen performances, GoGo Boys, outdoor heated bar and upper level dance floor. The venue was rather busy and happening. Drinks, well that was a bit expensive,... read_more

Gay Travel: Carlos Melia in Moscow

Oct 21st, 2012

Finally I made it to Moscow in Russia, one of the items on my 2012 Travel Bucket List. So happy and excited to be here and have a full week to explore this massive and impressive city. Right now staying at the Hotel Kempinski Baltschug, with stunning views of the Kremlin and the Moscow River. We took the Sapsan Speed... read_more

Gay Travel: An Afternoon Exploring St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum

Oct 18th, 2012

The second largest museum of the world after the Louvre in Paris, and followed by the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great. The entire collection of the Museum comprises approximately three million pieces, of which only a few are on display, since 1852, when the Museum opened its doors to the public. This... read_more

Gay Travel: Dinner at MAHCAPGA With an Amazing View

Oct 18th, 2012

Member of the Ginza Group, with several options in the city of St. Peteresburg, tonight we came to MAHCAPGA close to our hotel the W Hotel St Petersburg. Apparently the trend from this group, is to have rooftop restaurants with stunning views of Cathedrals. Last night we tried Terrassa (which BTW we did not like at all) from the same group,... read_more

Gay Travel: St Petersburg's Million-Dollar List

Oct 17th, 2012

This list is worth millions ha ha ha ... or at list it will cost so, after we visit all these stunning restaurants. Top restaurants and attractions to visit while in St Petersburg by Anastasia Davidova CEO & Founder of Anastasia Travel and Rainbow Russia, partner of CarlosMeliaBlog and Haute Experiences. Thank You Anastasia for the lovely meeting this morning.... read_more

Gay Travel: ALLEGRO Helsinki to St Petersburg

Oct 17th, 2012

The ALLEGRO is the new speed train connecting Helsinki, Finland to St Petersburg in Russia. In only 3 hours and 30 minutes, I was in Russia, having enjoyed a very pleasant and comfortable ride, with lovely views of the country side. This is when I ask myself, why flying when you can take a train. The do not charge you for... read_more