Cyber Trip: Secrets of The Eiffel Tower

A model of refined simplicity on the outside, the iron lady that symbolizes Paris is a complicated piece of work inside her elegant A-line figure. For those of us feeling the economic crunch and unable to blow a couple of thousand dollars on a real vacation to Paris, let's take a quick cyber trip to the iconic structure for some revealing facts!

Gay Travelers LOVE Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia Tourism now says that Philly is ranked # 13 out of the most visited U.S. destinations by gay and lesbian travelers. Philadelphia kept climbing the chart since 2007, when it was ranked # 16, and first listed in the “Top 20 U.S. Destinations” list.

Casper Andreas' Gay Guide to New York

Presented by Las Vegas

Name: Casper Andreas
Age: 36
Profession: Film Director / Actor / Writer
City: New York City
Relationship Status: Taken
Sexuality: Please ...

What are some of the things you love most about New York?
 
I love that you don't need a car and can just hail a cab at any time. I love that you can sit at home and watch a movie on Saturday night and find a place to go party at on any random Monday night if you feel like it. I also love that the city has so much to offer in terms of culture, art, restaurants, etc.

Could Your Khakis Get You Kidnapped?

Leave your khaki shorts at home!

You should know this by now, and if you're traveling overseas, you really need to avoid dressing like a tourist. With kidnappings on the rise, looking like a local could be one of the most important precautions you can take during your vacation.

Greg Bangs, vice president and product manager for kidnap, ransom and extortion at the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, gives these common sense tips to avoid becoming a victim:

"Warhol Live" Coming Soon to San Francisco's de Young Museum

You've yet another excuse to finally experience the breathtaking new de Young museum in Golden Gate Park. The world class facility and architectural marvel is hosting "Warhol Live" from February 14th to May 17th, in association with The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and The Andy Warhol Museum.

Sundance Continues Through 1/25

In the aftermath of all those Mormon dollars supporting Prop 8, the Utah-based 2009 Sundance Film Festival was in the queer spotlight last month after calls by some in the gay community for a boycott of the uber queer-friendly event.

That boycott message was countered by immediate and effusive objections, and expressions of Sundance support, from such venerable queer film luminaries as: producer Christine Vachon, distributor Marcus Hu and director Gregg Araki (see Araki’s eloquent piece in the current print issue of The Advocate) or, since that isn’t available online, you could read my Bay Area Reporter Guest Opinion piece, “Yes On Sundance.”

Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade

Headed to Central Florida? I bet the last thing on your mind while visiting this vacation hot spot is paying Anita Bryant a visit. But for those who didn't get enough nostalgia of her infamous anti-gay crusade while watching "Milk" on the big screen, Bryant is also the subject of a popular traveling exhibit.

The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Community Center of Central Florida in Orlando is hosting "Days Without Sunshine: Anita Bryant's Anti-Gay Crusade". The show will run there through January 28th.

Philly is Museum Central in '09

Philadelphia is hosting a series of major museum shows this year, showcasing works ranging from the Impressionist art of Paul Cezanne to the drawings of beloved children's author Maurice Sendak. And to get people from out-of-town interested, Philadelphia is also offering an overnight hotel package. The two-night offer is available any night of the week at more than 30 hotels throughout the area. The package includes free hotel parking (up to a $75 value), and a new "Philadelphia Privileges" coupon book. The package is bookable online at http://www.gophila.com/love

Aspen Gay Ski Week

Aspen Gay Ski Week will celebrate its 32nd anniversary January 11-18, 2009. “We have pulled out all the stops for this year’s gay ski week, themed ‘Fire & Ice,’ featuring après ski events, comedy night, and the popular downhill costume competition,” said Bryan Gonzales, co-producer of Aspen Gay Ski Week and Executive Director of Roaring Fork Gay and Lesbian Community Fund.

History Attractions to See in D.C.

For those of you who plan to brave the cold weather and bone-crushing crowds for Obama's inauguration, be sure not to miss these newly refurbished and popular tourist destinations in Washington D.C.