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He owns the Abbey, a large part of Fire Island, and a gay hotel chain. So who is Tristan Schkraft?

Nov 8, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

Tristan Schkraft has recently purchased several LGBTQ+ landmark cultural fixtures. And he owns Mistr, the company that discreetly provides PrEP to LGBTQ+ people nationwide via mail order. The iconic Los Angeles bar, The Abbey, is his. He bought a large chunk of the commercial space on Fire Island. He launched Tryst, a hotel chain aimed at queer travelers. The Tryst Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is closed for remodeling and will reopen soon. A new property in Puerto Vallarta opens early next month.
There's a big gay marathon in Puerto Vallarta this weekend and a unicorn will win again

Nov 6, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

The second annual Rainbow in Puerto Vallarta marathon is this weekend, and organizers welcome everyone to participate, regardless of orientation or identity. LGBTQ+ and civic organizations support the event. The event has men’s, women’s, and nonbinary categories in 2k and 5k distances. Registration costs 380 pesos, or about $19 USD. Everyone gets a runner’s kit, free water, a commemorative medal, a certificate of participation, and a photo of your finish.
I went on my first pilgrimage. It really did change my life.

Nov 4, 2024 | gaycities.com | Brent Hartinger

This is a regular feature about where we currently are in the world: how we ended up there, what it costs, and exactly what we think. Subscribe to our free travel newsletter here. Michael and I recently spent two weeks in Liverpool, England. While the city has seen an impressive amount of new development lately, it’s still fairly gritty. It’s very working class, and on weekends, expect to see a lot of drunk, late-night mayhem. I loved it anyway.
The National Women's Soccer League championship will feature Melissa Etheridge

Nov 1, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

The National Women’s Soccer League Championship is Saturday, November 23 and organizers have announced that one of the LGBTQ+ community’s most iconic entertainers will sing the National Anthem before the game. Kansas City’s CPKC Stadium, the first stadium specifically built for a women’s sports team, will host the event. Etheridge will kick things off at 8pm.
Are these jokes about gay flight attendants offensive or funny?

Oct 31, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

The internet is divided over whether a comedian’s joke about male flight attendants is offensive or hilarious – with LGBTQ+ people on both sides. While it might seem benign to some folks, others think it dabbles in stereotypes. They say all comedy is rooted in a kernel of truth, and Cody Woods’ set starts with an observation that lands. It does seem like there’s a ratio of gay men per female attendants on any flight.
Seattle's new Pride plaque puts history on display

Oct 31, 2024 | gaycities.com | Ali Haas

On Tuesday, the crown of the PNW celebrated a major milestone with the ceremonial unveiling of an official Pride plaque. Commemorating the very first Pride celebration in Seattle 50 years ago, this momentous occasion proves that Seattle has historically been a place for LGBTQ+ folks to flourish. The marker joins 14 other historical and informational plaques on Seattle’s self-guided Trail to Treasure tour.
Where should you move if the election doesn't go the way you want?

Oct 30, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

With the American presidential election next week, many folks on both sides of the political aisle are looking for an escape route if their preferred candidate loses. Others are searching for a solution in case of emergency since polling shows that most Americans believe there will be violence after the results are tallied—no matter who wins. However, Republicans and Democrats have vividly different visions of what society should look like.
This anti-resort may be the pinnacle of luxury and relaxation

Oct 29, 2024 | gaycities.com | Bil Browning

When is a resort more than a resort? When it’s an anti-resort. Mizata by Antiresort, is a 5-star luxury beachfront resort offering a holistic escape that blends wellness, adventure, and cultural immersion. Nestled along El Salvador’s stunning coastline, the resort provides wellness amenities like yoga, surfing, spa services, and the NAWI Beach House day club. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-packed experiences or stories that inspire wanderlust, this is the place to ignite your next journey.
Haunted houses every gay ghoul should visit

Oct 29, 2024 | gaycities.com | Ali Haas

The spooky season is well underway, with pumpkins being carved, scary movies being binged, and, of course, people screaming their way through terrifying haunted houses. The first haunted house was the Orton and Spooner Ghost House in Liphook, England, which opened in 1915. In the US during the Great Depression, parents began organizing neighborhood haunts for the local children. Since then, over 1,200 haunted attractions have opened up across the country.
My search for the Northern Lights didn’t go the way I expected

Oct 28, 2024 | gaycities.com | Brent Hartinger

This is a regular feature about where we currently are in the world: how we ended up there, what it costs, and exactly what we think. Subscribe to our free travel newsletter here. I’ve always wanted to see the Aurora Borealis, and when I mentioned to Michael that I’d seen a good price on an October “Northern Lights” cruise up to northern Norway, he immediately perked up. “That’s sounds fantastic!” he said.