Destinations: The Silk Road // On the Road Again

May 31, 2017

by Dane Steele Green

Just saying the term “the Silk Road” conjures up images of far-off and fabulous places just shy of pure myth. Actually a system of routes over land and sea, the Road was the interstate highway system of its time, linking cities and nations that were legendary in the minds of most, save a few hardy...

Destinations: Bucks County

May 22, 2017

by Cassandra Valentin

Welcome to Smalltown USGay.

 

I’ll admit, New Hope is an unlikely LGBT destination, but “unlikely” still counts. About 40 miles north-ish of Philadelphia, this little town of 2,500 on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River is actually one of the biggest gay draws between New...

Destinations: Japan // Dead Can Dance – Obon

May 8, 2017

by Dane Steele Green

Rule #1 with geta, the traditional wooden sandals of Japan: lay around the house and wear them for a day to break them in before you do anything in them, be it walking, running, or most of all, dancing.

Yes, the Japanese dance in wooden shoes. Well, in fact. And, along with warm-weather kimono called a yukata,...