The NYT makes a visit to Fire Island's Cherry Grove and does a deliriously distracting job of colorfully capturing the afternoon activities of that … [Read more...] about To Cherry Grove They Go
Travel
Boatslipping Away…
A few weeks ago I reported that the Boatslip, the gay Provincetown bayside resort that for years has continued the tradition of afternoon tea dance, … [Read more...] about Boatslipping Away…
Tip of the Cape
I'm on a roll this week with Provincetown, so I think I'll continue. Towleroad correspondent Paul has been doing some research on Massachusetts lately … [Read more...] about Tip of the Cape
Ptown 4th: Worst Violence in 30 Years
Provincetown's 4th of July fireworks celebration turned ugly last week, as outnumbered police struggled to deal with three simultaneous outbreaks of … [Read more...] about Ptown 4th: Worst Violence in 30 Years
Aloha and Mahalo
I've received more photos from Towleroad correspondent Alan L. boyspotting at Waikiki Beach so I've just combined them all in one post. He sends these … [Read more...] about Aloha and Mahalo
The Summer is Changing
From Provincetown comes word that the legendary Boatslip Beach Club, a late afternoon drinking institution (and former workplace of this writer way … [Read more...] about The Summer is Changing
Overused Terms Dept.
Is there any other term to describe a popular homosexual travel destination other than gay mecca? … [Read more...] about Overused Terms Dept.
Sydney's 28th annual Mardi Gras celebration marked with political protest theme including floats marrying George Bush and Tony Blair, and a snake with … [Read more...] about
Maps and Legends
I really love old maps, so when Paul, one of my resourceful Connecticut correspondents, sent in this map of part of that state from the 1760's with … [Read more...] about Maps and Legends
Chicago Pt. 2 — A Visit to the Sky
These are chunks of ice floating on Lake Michigan, each as large as a taxi. The observatory is at 1,029 feet. On a clear day you can see four … [Read more...] about Chicago Pt. 2 — A Visit to the Sky