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Is anyone out there interested in joining me on a trip to
Ireland in September/October of '98? I am a 41 year old
male from the U.S. who loves to travel. I have been to
Ireland once before, about 4 years ago, and it is one of my
all-time favorite trips. I was only in counties Galway and
Clare, and would like to plan another region of the country
to visit. Unfortunately because of work, my trip must be
limited to 10 days or so. Even if we could meet up for a
brief time, that would be fine. I plan to stay in small
B&B's and do some day trips by bike.
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has anybody besides me had sex in the Vatican. There are many gay priests there who seek out other gay people from English speaking countries to practice their English with.
You can recognise them by the little crosses around their waist.
Just go them and (in English) ask if they take confession. You will not be disappointed.
Father.
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I'm planning a 2 or 3 month trip to SE Asia (Vietnam, Thailand for sure, maybe Cambodia and Laos) in fall 1998; also hope to stop in Australia and/or New Zealand since I used to live in NZ and have friends in Oz. Anybody have tips or recommendations for Vietnam or Thailand travel?
If anyone is interested in travelling together please get in touch. I'm 40 yo American; have lived in Nz and travelled around South America and SW asia/Middle East in past.
You can post a reply or e-mail me.
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Who has (gay) experiences in the Dominican Republic. Gay
beaches, bars, meeting locals, attitude towards gays. Where
(not) to go and what (not) to do. Please post them here.
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Hi. I will be in Sydney for two weeks beginning on the 11th
April 1998. I'm a 28 year old English guy who's never been
to Australia before and am going there on my own.
Since I don't want to arrive in of the biggest gay cities on
earth only to sit on my own for a fortnight I wondered if
there were any Australian guys round about my age, though
not necessary, who would be interested in meeting up and
going out on the beer and clubbing whilst I am there.
I promise I'm not a whingeing Pom who will spend the whole
time moaning about how much better things are in the
Motherland !
Hope to hear from you. Reply below or send e-mail.
Cheers
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Hi I am a 27 yr old Australian girl travelling for the first
time in Thailand with my girlfriend. We are travelling for
3 weeks starting at the end of March. We have chosen to
visit Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Ko Samui and Ko Phan Gan and
would like to find out as much as we can about places to go,
cheap accomodation etc in these areas. We are also open to
suggestions that people recommend of other places. Any
information that is gay and lesbian specific (eg nightclubs,
accomodation) would be greatly appreciated.
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Traveling to Reykjavik April 24-28,1998. Interested in any
info on gay life in Iceland, including gay venues in
Reykjavik (bars, restaurants, B&B's).
Better yet, it would be great to meet any gay Icelanders who
stumble across this posting.
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Can someone post some good gay web sites here for me? Many
thanks.
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Is there anybody who could give me some information about gay life (does it really exist?) in La Paz-Bolivia, such as bars, places to go?
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My name is Ashley and I live in Jakarka and I am English.
I am having trouble finding a young man to have a relationship with in Indonesia.
Can anyone give me a tip on where to go to find gay boys.
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Lots of information on the gay scene in next door Costa
Rica, but nothing (zip) found so far on Panama (the
country). Somebody got some information ... like gay,
gay-friendly bars, groups, or contacts. Can find
nothing at all. Scouting out interest and market for a gay
and gay-friendly bed and breakfast, that would be available
to all, but specifically Panamanian lesbigays who want a
remote place to relax and enjoy a break in the mountains
free of homophobia. Thanks...
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Can't wait for the fucken Madi Gras. Meet me there mothers for the time of your life. And lets root Fred Nile. The old bastard will most probably back onto it!!
Love to you all
Big Boy.
ps Watch for me in the parade. I'll have my sign "Big Boy". Blow me a kiss.
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I'll be going to Sydney in the next couple of months and
want to know which are the best gay clubs on Oxford St. I've
been before but the clubs we tried to enter all seemed very
restrictive, v. elitist and a bit extreme i.e S&M!!
Recommendations for top nights out (inc. bars/restaurants)
will be greatly appreciated!
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Hello! Do you have an extra Mardi
Gras party (Feb 28) ticket to sell? The
annual event is sold out already but I
really don't want to miss it.
I also want to see the parade, but I
think I don't need a ticket to watch. Is
that right?
Also, I'm looking for a roof to stay for
Feb 25 to 29 in Sydney during the
Mardi Gras period.I'm on a tight
budget, so do you know a cheap
hostel or guesthouse that still has
vancancy? Or do you have a spare
bedroom or a floor to sleep on? I
would pay you for the
accommodation. But I'm solely
looking for accommodation, with no
other intentions.
I plan to do some bushwalking in the
Blue Gum Forest or some other wild
places. I'm looking for hiking/
camping campanions, and information
on hiking groups.
Thank you and let's talk.
Wai
Hong Kong
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Just finished a stay in Auckland. A new hostel called the
brown kiwi just opened in Dec. It is owned by 2 gay men and
run by a lesbian. It is extremely nice. Best hostel I have
been to. it is competitive in price and is closer to the
gay clubs & district of Ponsonby than the downtown mega
hostels. Give em a try, I had great fun there!
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I am going to be in South Africa for the month of March. I
will be flying into Capetown then traveling the coastline to
Durban then to Pretoria then on to Jo-burg. I enjoy learning
the "intowners" lifestyle, local artisans, high adventure
sports and "off the beaten track" sightseeing.
I would appreciate any info on the following:
a) Adventure travel operators (ie treking, safari,rafting,
sailing, cycling, horseback, etc) that cater to young
adventurous types.
b) B&Bs, hotels, restaurants & bars that are local's
favorites.
c) If there are any passes available with any airlines for
unlimited travel for 30 days at a set price.
Thanks!!!
THOMM
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Hi there,
My name is Eric and I am planing a round the World starting in September 1998. I am 29, french living in London for the past 8 years. Travelling has always been my hobby and I have decided that I have now been talking about doing a Round the World for far too long now. I would welcome any tips you might have for my enterprise. Been Gay, I would love to know about any information you might have, but I do not intend to make this trip a shag fest. Serious tips on Travel are, I guess, more important.
I intend to travel by train as much as I can. I would like to start in North Africa, then East Africa towards South Africa. From there, take a train to the Victoria Falls (anything apart from the Blue Train???) and on to Keyna. Go to India then Malaysia. Go down to Australia and New Zealand then on to South of South America and work my way up by train to Mexico. From there, I intend to buy a car in California and cross the States.
I know this seems like a huge trip, but I am giving myself a year to do it. If anybody wants to comment, I would welcome any constructive suggestions. I would also welcome any potential travel companion for parts of the trip.
I look forward to visiting this page again. I love the concept and wanted to thank LP for this great facility.
Byee Boys!
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Me and my lover are planning a trip to Senegal for end March 98.
Any information, general and gay will be very welcomed.
Will also be happy to join you fellow traveler and create a lovely gay party.
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i got permission from curt at cjh to repost an article that appeared in a section of his website
http://netpics.badpuppy.com/cjh/c&j.html
the article is long; i'll post the 2nd half in the thread as the first response...apologies for the
bandwidth...
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The Cayman Islands --- 01/08/98
The Cayman Islands has just turned away a Norwegian Cruise lines ship carrying 900 gay
passengers. This money laundering little slum of a country has said that the did not expect that
these gay passengers were capable of exhibiting the kind of behavior EXPECTED of visitors to
their country....
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From: Badpuppy Gay Today - Thursday, 08 January 1998
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CAYMAN ISLANDS TURNS AWAY SHIP WITH 900 GAYS ABOARD
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Angers HRC, Atlantis Events, Gay & Lesbian Travel Ass'n & Activists HRC:
'Economically Foolish, Morally Wrong, Bob Kunst Calls 'Boycott!'
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The Cayman Islands is engaging in discrimination by deciding to bar a chartered cruise ship from
docking there because its clientele is gay, a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) said
today.
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"Denying routine docking rights to a ship simply because it has gay passengers aboard is not only
economically foolish, it is morally wrong," said David M. Smith, HRC's senior strategist and
communications director. "The Cayman Islands has effectively said, Travelers are not
welcome here if they are gay.' "
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"A country that relies on tourism as its primary staple for its economy has much to lose. History
has shown that unfriendly areas of the world that actively discriminate against people bring
international condemnation. We have registered a complaint with the government and are exploring
further action on this matter."
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In a December 8 letter to Norwegian Cruise Line, Thomas C. Jefferson, the Cayman Islands'
minister of tourism, commerce and transport, had stated: "Careful research and prior experience
has led us to conclude that we cannot count on this group to uphold the standards of appropriate
behavior expected of visitors to the Cayman Islands, so we regrettably cannot offer our
hospitality."
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...read the rest of this article as the first post in the thread....
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cheers
bruce
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have a look at
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/5316/
and wellcome to Valencia Beach.
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I am slovak lesbian, I am 20 years old, I work in a bank
I would like some sweet red rose in my lips.
Please, I search new young talents.
Your daisy. Hi
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Hi,
I was wondering if any one out there has great stories on
Mardi Gras in Sydney. If you do i'm thinking about going
this year and would love to hear from you. What's it like,
Is it one big party or is it just silly queens rambling
on!!!!
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Hello, I'm a 30's Tasmanian guy living in Bangkok and soon to be travelling in India, Nepal and maybe Sri Lanka for approx' 6 months. Would like to have a companion/s ...(gay or lesbian), but my dates aren't formalised yet ... maybe we can just hook up somewhere along the trail? Drop me a line and lets brainstorm. Oh, I would appreciate contacts and/or info as well re India. Just wanting to hang out with fun people to experience the scene with! I'll post this only once, unlike my friend Eric (see directly below) who didn't know what he was doing (ha ha) !! Bye
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Hello, I am a 26 year old American-Indian/Swedish guy living in Bangkok. I am going to Amsterdam in March for 5 days, 13th-18th, on my way home to Boston.
I am looking to have some good wholesome, well not wholesome, fun in Amsterdam. I have been there before while I was in the Air Force, but only to the straight places on the Red Light District. Now I would like to find all the gay places.
It would be cool to travel with someone else, maybe share room at a gay hotel, who knows. I am interested in trying things available there that are not available elsewhere, if you know what I mean, hint hint, nudge nudge (or maybe this idea could just go up in smoke;)
Well, if you are going to be there around that time, it would be cool to party and experience the scene together. Give me an email, and I will reply.
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Hey!
I'm travelling around the Middle East right now. I have been
in Turkey for the last 4 months and am heading down to Syria
and Lebanon (poss. Jordan) to get out of the Anatolian
chill. I'm looking for any other queer travellers who are a)
here now b) will be here soon or c) have been here and have
any useful gay-related info to pass on or even d) anyone who
wants to mail me.
Basically I'm 'wintering' here (Dahlingk!) and then plan to
return to Turkey and head for Afghanistan via
Georgia,Armenia, Azerbaijan,Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.
Also plan to take in any other 'stan that will give me a
visa. Anyone going my way ? Been there, done him ? Send me
info, folks !
Hope y'all can help.
Me ? I'm 29, Anglo-Indian and if you want to know anything
else.....well you'll just have to write to me.
My address is: ozkar@compuserve.com
I check my mail about once a week (unless the going gets
rough) so write, write, write !
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Is there any gay hotels in Capetown, South Africa?
What about beaches, clubs, resort places, bath houses,ect.
Whats the cost of most budget hotels? Any hassel from
police for the gay traveler?
I'm interested in going in the summer of '98 and
would appreciate any travel tips to make this a trip
for seeing the sights and meeting new people.
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Travelling to UK, Paris, Amsterdamn, Thialand and Possibly
Morroco in October..... looking for Lesbians, Gay boys, Drag
Queens, Trannies and anyone else identifying as queer for
photography, looks not important - I am interested in people
not nudity! This is not my lame attempt to pick up!!!!!!
Various ideas I wish to pusue.... please contact if
interested...
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Lesbain and Drag Queen, travelling together in October 1998
to above destinations. We would appreciatte guidance on
Accommodation (economically), Things to see, Gay and Lesbian
culture, shopping etc.
Looking for homestay a possibility, or exchange, we are in
Melbourne Australia.
Any hints, tips or customs gladly appreciated!!!!!
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Planning to be footloose in Cuba around mid-April. Does anyone have any advice on places to stay/visit, and what not to bother with? Any others going around this time? Please, just send an email to my address; responses don't seem to get through the firewall otherwise. Thanks.
I live in New York City, so if anyone wants input on what's in and what's not, I'll respond.
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Really bored final year student, can't wait for next trip in
September. Russia/Mongolia/Beijing by train with straight
(gay friendly) pal. Any suggestions for gay friendly
places?
Also considering Ireland in 1999 - what's it like for a
lesbian, on my own, touring by bicycle/train? Probably
Belfast/Dublin
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First time business traveller to Hong Kong. I don't want to spend cold and lonely nights by myself, are there any gay clubs or places to meet up with locals or expats ??? Thanks.
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I'm a 35 year old male, dirty-blond,blue (178/95) stocky
build, going to Ukraine and Moldova in April 1998 and
Hungary and Romania in September 1998. Looking for other
nice guys who would be interested in either going there with
me or meeting up for a bit while there. I am a VERY
independent traveller, and we would meet with the
understanding that we both do what we want and when and we
are not obligated to be with each other any more than we
want to. If you think you might want some contact while
there or -- if we get along well -- spend more time together
than perhaps we really should, please write and let me know!
I look forward to meeting new and interesting people (this
applies to locals also).
Thanks
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Hello my name is freda I am a 22 year old Bi-female 38D-28-31 red hair and green eyes' who is looking for a special friend to travel to africa for 3 or 4 weeks some time in the fall(kenya/uganda) any takers?
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Does anyone have a good word for the Spartacus
International gay guide? I have seen its entries
for places I know well in England and it is hopeless;
often not updated for years, many of the entries
describe venues that are closed down or give incorrect
details anyway.
If this is what its like for somewhere like the UK
where there is copious reliable information available
from magazines/the Web etc. - I wonder what its like
for lesser known places? I do know, for example,
that most of the entries for Morocco are worthless
- again they are out-of-date or just plain
misinformed.
I suspect the book is mainly a vehicle for gay
scene adverts and the other information in it
is of poor quality. Has anyone found it genuinely
useful and informative?
Philip
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Any tips on Atlanta. I want a cheap double hotel near public trans. Curious about the 800' granite outcropping. What museums are good for someone not wanting to be bowled over with southern charm, military history and Coke. Your experiences appreciated.
scott
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does anyone know how well crossdressing (mtf) is accepted in
india nad nepal. i'll be spending three months riding
around on a motorcycle, and don't want to spend it all en
drab.
suzanne
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Hi, Thanks to the people who contacted Lonely Planet about
the message saying this site would be closed. Rest assured
that LP has no plans of the sort - the gay & lesbian
thorn tree branch is a very useful and popular site and we
have no reason to discontinue it.
....it takes all sorts, I guess.
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I'm going to Cadiz, Spain for Carnaval in mid-February. Any
advice? Where do the boys hang out? What role do gay men
play in Carnaval? Is there a sex scene? What are the
most beautiful places in the area to visit when I'm not
partying? Where else in Anadalcia is not to be missed?
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Any advice on gay sex areas in Siena. Going to be there
later in Feb.
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I'am arriving in Brussel July 22 then to the GAMES in
Amsterdam for two weeks. After that I plan a year in Europe
and Northern part of Africa maybe as far as Kenya. Would
like to meet some fellow travelers and get a used car and
drive. No hurry no worry. Hosteling is great or camping is
OK but with winter approching might do better in hostels.
I'am a very young 57 and I will be carrying a pack if not in
a car.
Anybody need someone to travel with? Some of the time or
all. Hope so!! We have time to plan drop me a line
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My partner and I are wanting to relocate to St Thomas or St Croix . We are interested in all realms of information about this area: employment, rental apartments, general tips... and acceptance of lesbians. Please reply to redcrayon@sockets.net
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calling all gay travellers to the kalahari South Africa, come and relax and enjoy total peace,tranquility,serenity in the depths of the desert.e-mail me for all the details
regards
neil
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I'm straight and my friend is gay. For his 40th birthday, I
have agreed to take him to Puerto Rico. And since he is
very scared of traveling (he hasn't been out of North
America) I need some help. The problem is last time I was
there I never checked out the alternative lifestyles places
to go. So I was wondering if anyone could help me find a
"gay and straight" positve place to stay. What gay clubs I
should take him too. What are the rules in these clubs.
What, if any, gay positive excursion such as fishing trips,
scuba diving, site seeing I should sign up for. What I
should make sure we stay away from. Is Pureto Rico an
"open" community? I would like to plan a very gay positive
trip for him so that he would get the desire to travel more.
Thanks for your time and any information you could supply.
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I've read alot about gay men in India, what about Lesbians - anyone out there wanting to make contact with 26 year old Australia lesbian who is travelling to Nepal, Tibet and India in April-July? if so I would like to hear from you or anyone who has any information at all. Thanks
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Anyone living in canberra Australia? - I would like to hear from you . I'm a 26 year old gay female from Melbourne, professional looking to move and would like to met other gay people in canberra, see if there is a scene or whatever.
Looking forward to speak to anyone interested.
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Hey there !
There are 3 of us guys going to Bali in mid March and we
want to find out if there are and where the clubs / cafes /
restaurants / bars are in Bali we are staying in Kuta /
Legian area .
Hope you can help!
Regards
Gary
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Hi there! Does anybody have any info concerning Margarita
Island, Venezuela? Any nudist beaches around? Also if
anybody have travelled from Margarita Island to Angel Falls
(Salto Angel), what the best way to see the Falls and
Canaima National Park? Any other suggestions will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
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Hey,
Does anyone know of any dyke bars in SEA? What about working
girls? Are they open for female clients? Tell All.
Little Monkey
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Going to Thailand for a few weeks in February and need company....... who is interested?
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I am writing this for a friend of mine who has not yet
gotten past the very basics of web surfing. He is traveling
to Puerto Rico in the near future, and he wants to stay at a
Gay hotel. However, he can't find a source of listings for
Gay hotels in Puerto Rico. Can anybody help?
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If any queer people want any info about Melbourne, Australia, then send me an e-mail & say hello.
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My partner of 25 years, Brad, and I had planned a
week’s vacation on the island of St. Croix, USVI, at a
resort called “On the Beach,” located just outside the town
of Frederiksted. From the resort’s brochure: “The
hotel’s relaxed and accepting atmosphere makes this a
popular spot for a wonderfully mixed clientele of gays,
lesbians and friends.” We reserved our January stay by
telephoning the resort in October and immediately
forwarded the required advance deposit of $642.50, (50% of
the price for a week’s stay). The hotel told us
credit cards were not accepted for the deposit payment, only
personal checks or money orders. After
cashing our check, the hotel sent us a written confirmation
containing notice of a “60-day cancellation notice”
requirement for high season.
Approximately 10 days before our departure, Brad
learned he had multiple myeloma, or cancer of the bone
marrow, and would have to begin chemotherapy and radiation
treatments without delay. We immediately telephoned the
hotel and sent them a letter explaining the situation and
requesting, given the circumstances, the return of our
deposit. The hotel employee with whom we spoke offered her
sympathy, advised us that she would convey our request to
the owner of the hotel, and suggested that Brad’s physician
send them a letter confirming his illness and inability to
travel, which was done.
We have never received a response to our letter, and
in repeated telephone calls made to the owner of On the
Beach, Ronald Smith, we were told that he was unavailable.
After trying unsuccessfully for 3 weeks to reach
Mr. Smith, he answered the telephone on January 24th. He
coldly, rudely, and loudly reiterated the hotel’s
60-day cancellation policy, alleged he was unable to re-book
our room and advised that he was “sharing his loss”
with us. It is telling that he finds a physicain's letter
inadquate proof of our dilemma, but asks us to accept his
verbal assertion that he was unable to re-book our room -
with ten days notice, in high season, and a booming
economy . Owner Ronald Smith's habit, demonstrated in the 2
telephone conversations we have had with him as of 1/26/98,
is to yell loudly and slam the phone down in mid-sentence,
disconnecting the call. Under new ownership, this appears
to be a very different place from the resort that was so
highly recommended to us by friends. Our total loss of
$642.50 poses a financial hardship given the situation we
are now facing.
Our advice re: "On the Beach" resort: STAY AWAY!!!!!!!
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We are to gay African-American males who want to visit
West Africa, as well as other countries this summer. We
leave on June 4th and return Aug. 31st. We are both in
our early twenties and both writers and hope to write about
the people we see and meet. Any ideas from other travelers
on places to see and stay? We will have to look on these
pages as no e-mail for now.
Thanks may God's blessings be with everyone.
James & Larry in Atlanta
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Alaska by RV. July '98 for 6 weeks. Leaving from the San
Francisco area. Room for 6 travelers to share expenses.
Contact walordge@juno.com for more information.
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Just returned from a month in Karachi and will be headed
back there in April. Anyone aware of a lesbian network in
Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad? Thanks
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I f you are gay and travelling in the south of India and
need a travelling companion and more,I can make my services
available.I speak a whole bunch of indian languages besides
French and English.I am very well acquainted with the
country.For more details,send me a mai.
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Please could somebody help me. Whilst i am based here in Singapore i would like to meet Some singaporean Lesbian/bi but i do not have a clue where to go to meet them. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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I would like to spend some time in the North of Morocco,
crossing from Algeciras to Ceuta and then to stay in Tanger.
The city has a bad reputation! Helpful information about
hotels and safety-advice is accepted with gratitude! What
about gay-life and contacts?
Thanks!!
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Hi!
I'm going to Rome, Florence, and Venice for 2 weeks at the
end of Feb. Can anyone drop me a line about cool queer
bars,ect? The bars should be women friendly and/or dyke
bars.
Thanks for your time in advance!
Margaret
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Hey,
I am a college degree holding woman that is looking for real
work (I mean like teaching- i'm just not up to being
someone's love slave) in S.E. Asia. Does anyone know of any
places to work? Good advice? Can this be done?
Going to Asia in June or later? Want a travel buddy that is
low key and on a serious budget? Male/Female is no big
wooop, just be cool and not looking to get lucky...
I've got the tent if you've got the time!
Power to the people!!
Margaret
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I recently returned to the U.S. after 21/2 years of life
and travel abroad. I'm incredibly bored here and will go
crazy if I don't take off again soon. I have no money
left and need to find a way to live and work in another
country. ANY suggestions people have on finding employment
or other ideas for work overseas (Anywhere outside U.S. and
Canada) would be great. I have a college degree in
BioChemistry and can speak Indonesian, Malay, Korean and a
little Spanish- BUT I have no trade or technical skills to
speak of. I'm most interested in Spain or a South American
spanish speaking country.
Anyone else been in this position before??????
Help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scott.
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Places seem to change bi the day, so where are the best
places to meet wonderful young men this year? I know some of
you reading this know. Please speak up.
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I will be staying in Budapest during the month of Feb. 98,
and am having a difficult time finding any info on tourist
info for Budapest. Does anyone have an current info on this
topic? Any help would be sincerely appreciated.
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Hi There,
Does anyone know anything about gay life in Russia? I am
hoping to teach there in 1998 but as yet I haven't found a
placement. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I found it surfing in the net, they said that they have
cheap trips for people with no many baggage, Do you know
something about them , especially if they are gay-friendly
or not.
International Association of Air Travel Couriers
iaatc@courier.org
telnet courier.org
www.courier.org
good luck.
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I know that Lybia is very difficult to get in. Still I
would like to visit the country (or at least Tripoli and
surroundings and cross the border with Tunesia and Egypt.
What about gay attitudes in Lybia? Same as in
Morocco/Tunesia?
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I am going to thailand at the end of January but want to
avoid the crowded places like Samui and Phuket.Do any of you
have any ideas regardind any decent alternatives.I would
appreciate any advice.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Thu 19 Feb, 15:27].
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Hi there,
I like to have some information about gaylife in Beijing and
Shanghai.
Are there special places to contact?
I like to visit a bathhouse in Beijing. Are there bath
houses for gays? Is it safe?
Does anyone know good guesthouses in Beijing,Shanghai and
Nanning?
Thanks
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I am really worried about the type of comments I have received on this page. I had a genuine question to you other gay men and women and I have been treated unfairly. I told you all a personal thing and you have all made fun of me. Well, some of you have. The only good answer I had was from the nice Muslim man who seemed to understand.
Has anyone travelled in these type of countries? Is there gay sex to be had in Muslim countries?
A man told me in the hotel the other night that the muslims have to have sex with animals before they marry because they must marry a virgin. Is that true?
I am thinking of going on a holiday to Malaysia. They are Muslim I think. Do they have anal sex in that country? Surely some of you people have travelled there and can tell me. And if I go, where should I go to find a man. Or are all Muslim men Gay? Please advise.
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My partner and I are planning a trip with our daughter in
about June/July. Can anyone recommend possible places to
stay which are gay friendly but will also cater for the
needs of a 10 year old. Also what to do?.... Have got the
guidebook but any gay hints about what to do or where to
visit would be great.
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Howdy -
I'll be traveling to Amsterdam in Feb '97 and will be
staying at the Hotel Orfeo. I would appreciate any
information or experiences you might have concerning the
hotel as well as "must sees" in Amsterdam. Thanks alot.
Happy traveling!
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Hey folks,
I'm going to spend the next academic year in Spain as part of my course. Don't know where yet, but hopefully Barcelona. Is this a generally queer-friendly place? And, more specifically, do you know of any queer organisations I could get involved with? I write for a couple of queer publications and I would love to work with queer youth or something, if such a thing would be possible. Also if you have relevant information on the rest of Spain, that would be good. Cheers!
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Hello,
I'll be travelling in Chile in Feb 98. Does anybody has
information about nice gay places, nude beaches or cruising
areas anywhere in the country. I want to meet locals, may be
we will have some fun, please contact me. Any information
about homos and gay living in Chile would be helpfull for
me.
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I am a gay guy newly moved to the gold mining area of Kalgoorlie in Australia, but I am too afraid to "come out " in this rough, tough town. I am sure some of the men are gay because my Gay antennae can pick it up, but I'm just not sure.
Can anyone help me?? Places to go etc. I've spoken to the prostitutes in Hay St. but they were nothing short of rude!
Love to you all. Johnathon.
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I would like to get some information about gay contacts in
Morroco. People who had good or bad gay experiences in
Moroccan cities please tell you story and give me some
advicde before I visit the country. What about hotel
facilities and visitors? Any good advice is welcome!
Thank you.
Marvin
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am going to chile and easter island in april. would like
info as to places etc. thanks.
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Peruanos o latinoamericanos aventureros, mochileros,
surfistas, machos, escribanme a elvenao55@hotmail.com para
compartir buenos tiempos recorriendo nuestro continente.
Locas abstenerse...
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If any itinerary-less travelers are going to be wandering in
Singapore or Ireland in March, this charming 28-year old
bisexual male would love to meet up for a few hours or a few
days. I'll be returning to the U.S. after a year-long stint
teaching English in Japan, and I plan to piss away my hard-
earned Yen on my way home. This will be my first visit to
both countries, and I'm open to any kind of travel
experience, from relaxing countryside rambles to wild city
adventures. While in Singapore, I'm thinking of taking an
island adventure cruise, and in Ireland, I want to spend
most of my time in Cork county. E-mail me for details and
dates.
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I'm a 23 yr old Irishman, sorry-THE 23 year old Irishman in
Korea. Living in Inchon-50 minutes from Seoul's gay(!)
spots. If you're coming here I'd be only too happy to show
you around.DD.
[Posts on this topic: 1. Latest post: Fri 16 Jan, 11:30].
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We are a gay couple travelling to and around Puerto Rico in
late April. We would like to meet up with other gays/
lesbians who may know Puerto Rico better than us; it's our
first vacation in the Caribbean. We'll be in Puerto Rico
for about 10 days.
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Hi, I'm a 25 year old gay male from the Uk and I have
decided that I am going to travel across europe and further
afield for at least 2 years leaving the Uk in March 1998, I
am looking for another male who would be willing to join me
for all or part of this expedition. If you are under 28
(any nationality) and intersted please email me (do not post
on here as I can not always log onto the web) telling me a
bit about yourself and I will send you a rough idea of what
I have in mind.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Tue 24 Feb, 6:57].
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Help needed! I will be vacationing in cancun, mexico with 2
friends and this would be our first trip to mexico. Anyone
willing to give some pointers to that region. If we need to
travel away from cancun, it'll most probably be within a 100
miles radius. We are interested in...
1) key areas of interest/sights...(especially gay sights)
2) accomodations
3) food...lots of it
4) trasnportation
we'll be arriving there sometime in 2/98
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I planned to in cuba the end of January I would like to
have contact or info about gay life...
I'm italian 32 yo guy..
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I am planning to go to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand
for about three months in March 1998. I would like
any information about budget gay or gay friendly places to
stay especially in National Park areas,
at beaches (nude bathing) or adventure tours friendly to gay
travellers.
I would like to spend two or three weeks at the samle place.
Thanks.
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Anyone got any idea on where to go in colombo and
maldives??? Be well.
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I am planning a trip to Mexico's Pacific coast and want to
stay in a smaller town and relax, so no Puerto Vallarta for
me!
However, I'm not totally averse to meeting girls on
vacation and have found several references to San Blas as
being a new "gay" hangout, but no mention of whether there
are women there as well as men. Any leads or info
appreciated. Thanks, uta
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If you plan to visit Bulgaria, you can contact me for more
information about gay life - pubs, clubs, places etc.
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I am a young 25 year old Uk gay male and for the past five
years have wanted to just grab a backpack and travel, but
something has always stopped me. I am looking for a few
things really, someone who I can travel with that is under
26 years, suggestions of what parts I could travel to that
would be safe in relation to kidnaps, wars etc, and how much
money do you think I would really need to have to go on
travels, as I am stone broke and that is not much help is
it.
I would be grateful for anyone who can help me with any of
the above and I look forward to hearing from you.
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hi there queer ppl, well if anyone would like to learn
about the arguements that defend and critique homosexuality
i suggest u refer to my question in the europe section
entitled "lesbians in prague???" it got 60 odd replies
within days! few that answered my question i might add! but
never-the-less i got the impression that many ppl thought i
had posted my perverted add in the wrong section hehehehe :)
anyway i am still after up todate contact points for
tracking down women in prague for my stay in early 1998
eg leso cafe's/niteclubs/pubs or women's book shops?
i suppose homofriendly accomadation is out of the
question???? i will be in prague for 2 months!
thanks for any info u can send me...yours in sistahood or
should that read, yours in perversion????? anyway enjoy your
queer travels..once again thanks
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I´m on my way back to Thailand. Do You know any good and
nice places for an alone-travel-lesbian to go??? Any
nude-beaches (special for gay or mixed)?
I´ll soon getting crazy of the cold weather and longing for
the *SUN*!!!
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Has anybody ever tried to stary at turtle Cove Resort, close to Cairnes - Queensland- The description looks attractive, i am just wondring wether or not it is worth in terms of scuba-diving experience.Thanks.
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Afetr spending five months in Bali, I have found the
following nite spots for us. All are mixed bar bar I am
sure your gay antenna would be able to able to pick up
the signals. The call boys are around Rp 50000 and don't
pay anything more than that.
Club Koala is no longer a drag bar. Go to Cafe Luna instead.
Ulu Cafe at Padma Hotel on Sunday only.
Daily:
Goa
Cafe Luna (just across fr Goa)
Double Six
Gado-gado(the drag queen in Cafe Luna would tell you which
days are for these two clubs as they open on alternate
days. Some cover charges, around US$5)
La Luciola- open air restaurant at the end of the gay beach
at Seminyak. Spectacular sunset view. Don't try the dessert
especially Tiramisu. The cake is swimming in heavy syrup.
Made's Warung-trace of gay men.
Un's Cafe not far fr Poppies Cottage.
Ubud Area:
Ary's Cafe- good place for people watching
Also learn that there's a white-water rafting company by us.
Visit them at http://www.birafting.com Mention the owner's
name skeety and your rate would be US$55 all year round.
Quite a hunk. The boys are available and you may even get
the athelete for free. Good luck.
Haze? Never in bali
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Hi there! I'm italian, 42 y/o and I will spend one week in
Dubai next December. Does anyone have any recommendations
for me? Is it dangerous to meet people interested in gay
actions? Any suggestions for the Hotel and the
shopping? THANKS!
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I'm Malaysian, 28 and married. After all these years, I tried to depress
my inner-feeling of being attracted to guys - tough and masculine guys.
Unfortunately, in Malaysia, it is hard to expose yourself as gay or wanting
to have sexually relationship with guys. As far as I know, there's no club or
pubs which would be the main centre for people who desperately seeking
for their one-night partner. If only there's Malaysian of any race or foreigners
who are staying in Malaysia would like to share information regarding gays in
Malaysia or likely to have their load cum-ming, please inform me and I will be
obliged to share (everything).
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Three dykes looking for sex, sun and shopping in January, any suggestions? Can't decide which continent, which country.
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Can you tell me anything about gay
men in India? What is their situation,
are there any places for them, discos,
clubs, cafes? When I am travelling
there as a gay man, do I have to be
careful when talking about this topic,
when approaching other gays (or non-
gays)? How do local people think about
gays - conflicts with tradition, religion,
politics, family structure?
Thankful for any mail,
Rupert
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Hey...I'm a 26 yo gay male who just spent a year travelling
alone thru central and south america. if you'd like info on
Mexico, Guate, Hondu, El Sal, Nica, CR, Panama, Colombia,
Ecuador, Peru, or Bolivia then give me a holler. i dont
really have much specific info for gays, such as bars clubs,
etc, b/c they can be diffcult to find in Latin America, but
I'd be happy to share any info I do have. There are some
great gay places in Mexico (Zipolite), Guatemala (the city),
and Ecuador (Quito) that I know about.
If youre planninga trip to the USA or Eastern Europe
(Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary) I can probably give you some
tips. Eastern Europe is great for gay travellers.
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I'll be travelling in India with a good, but platonic,
friend. Does anyone have any recommendations for hooking
into whatever gay scene there is in India (the North,
particularly). Are there any gay bars or hangouts in New
Delhi or Calcutta? What sort of cruising body language would
Indian fags use? Not that we're at all looking for a sex
holiday, but it would be interesting to meet other homos and
just see that side of India, too.
Martin
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