It’s a crisp Tuesday morning, and I’m walking around Dublin. The sun cuts through the Irish chill in the air, so I’m wearing my favorite light jacket as the light peeks through the leaves, warming my face. I take a deep breath and meander through Merrion Square Park. Keep Reading →
Tracy E. Gilchrist (right) attends Stockholm Pride.
Tracy E. Gilchrist / Courtesy
This summer, I found myself on a boat deep in the Stockholm Archipelago, dancing (rather, lurching) to ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” when the playlist faltered. A collective groan emanated from those in my Stockholm Pride group who were on deck. The music from the Swedish pop star playlist dropped back in, and we let out a “Weeee,” threw our arms in the air, and kept dancing as we hurtled toward the island of Finnhamn. Keep Reading →
It’s been a banner year for Tristan Schukraft. The CEO of Tryst Hospitality (and MISTR and “everything gay”) has expanded his Tryst Hotels portfolio. Soon there will be properties in Fire Island, Provincetown, Wilton Manors, and Rio de Janeiro — that’s in addition to his hotels in San Juan and Puerto Vallarta as well as The Abbey in West Hollywood. He’s also launching the inaugural Tryst Fitness in Puerto Vallarta. Keep Reading →
Niecy Nash-Betts has a way of making every conversation feel both joyful and grounded, and our latest Out and About chat is no exception. Fresh off being named the OUT100 Icon of the Year for 2025, Nash-Betts is having a moment that feels richly earned. Her career has spanned genres, decades, and expectations, from music video appearances with Beyoncé and Jay-Z to unforgettable work across Ryan Murphy’s universe, including her commanding performances in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Grotesquerie. And while she has delivered so many standout roles, Claws remains one I always recommend revisiting — if you are looking for a binge-worthy Niecy show this winter, start there. Of course, we also talk about travel. We bond over a shared love of Solvang, the charming California city that feels like stepping into a Danish storybook, she shares her travel essentials and favorite in-flight comfort film, and we dig into how she approaches LGBTQ+ culture while exploring the world. Keep Reading →
Sitges is not just a town, it's a promise of hedonism, freedom, and love. A place where you can be yourself without fear or shame, explains Bennet Böckstiegel.
Bennet Böckstiegel
Amid sun and spectacle, Bennet Böckstiegel went searching for closeness and found something far more complicated. Keep Reading →