Amsterdam Pride 2022: My Experience at the Canal Parade, Pride March, and Street Parties
Perfect, thanks for filling in those details! Here’s a polished version of your Amsterdam Pride blog post with your real experiences woven in. It’s written in that conversational, “telling a friend over coffee” style, sits in the 750–1000 word range, and hits the tone you asked for: I finally made it to Amsterdam Pride in […]
LGBTQ Christmas Markets in Berlin, Frankfurt & Cologne 2025: Hours, Maps, Food and Festive Highlights
Planning a holiday trip to Europe and want to experience something a little different? The Christmas season is magical everywhere, but a few cities in Germany stand out for celebrating the season with a proud LGBTQ twist. From Berlin’s vibrant Christmas Avenue to Frankfurt’s cozy Pink Christmas Market and Cologne’s high-energy Heavenue, each city brings […]
🌈 8 of the Largest Bucket List Pride Events in the World Everyone Should Experience at Least Once
Pride is more than a parade — it’s a celebration of identity, history, resilience, and love. Across the globe, Pride events bring together millions of people in dazzling displays of color, creativity, and solidarity. From street parties to political protests, these are the 10 biggest and boldest Pride festivals worth putting on your bucket list. […]
Epic Universe + Gay Days Orlando: How I Did It, What I Loved, And How I’d Plan 2026
I hit Epic Universe on June 8, 2025, just a couple weeks after opening, and it felt like stepping into a movie you don’t want to end. I stayed at Sheraton Vistana Villages, rolled into the park around 10 a.m., and tapped out at 5 p.m. Seven hours doesn’t sound like much, but with the […]
Disneyland Paris: My Real-World Playbook You Can Copy
After 2 trips to Europe at the end of 2024; I thought it was time to put pen to paper for my Disneyland Paris destination guide. You know, since I am an expert now. (joking). Especially since I made major mistakes that must be corrected if I travel back to the park; especially with the […]
Dancing Under the Rainbow: A Night of Pride at Disneyland
Calling all Disney lovers and Pride enthusiasts! Are you looking for a magical way to celebrate your true colors? Look no further than Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite! This dazzling after-hours event transforms the Happiest Place on Earth into a haven for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
A Park Bathed in Rainbow Light
Imagine stepping through the iconic Disneyland gates and being greeted by a breathtaking spectacle.
Pride After Dark: My Magical Night at Universal’s Hidden Gem
Forget the Castle and fireworks shows – this past weekend, I embarked on a different kind of fairytale adventure: Pride is Universal! Nestled within the iconic Universal Studios, this secret (well, almost) after-hours party is a vibrant celebration unlike any other.
Imagine stepping through the familiar Universal Studios entrance, but not only looking at the globe but the familiar arch bathed in a dazzling display of rainbow lights. Gone were the usual park crowds rushing from ride to ride, replaced by a kaleidoscope of color and identities – a sea of smiling faces from the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, all united for a night of self-expression, joy, and community.
Should Uplift be your new Favorite Travel Hack?
I am sure that a lot people have seen things like Quadpay, Afterpay or shopping websites when you are buying the new Coach Messenger bag or something similar. I would never use a service like that for something like a bag; that’s what the Outlet Malls are for. I can certainly use a similar service […]
Amsterdam Pride 2022. Bucket List Pride Part 2
Unlike Curacao Pride, but very similar to Rio Carnival, street parties are a big thing for Amsterdam Pride. And I attempted to drop in on as many as I could. From Drag Olympics to Beursplein (Crash), which is more of the Fetish Street Party. I made a goal to hit 5, which is around half […]
Amsterdam Pride 2022! Bucket List Pride #1
As many of you who have seen my Bucket List right here, I got to live one out. I sat down and Booked my trip to Amsterdam Pride. 2022 was the right time; I was older and had a little more income and had the comfort of knowing that I have traveled there before (for […]