Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

So you’ve said “I do,” popped the champagne, and now you’re wondering where to celebrate your love story. Let us paint you a picture: azure waters, palm-lined promenades, Belle Époque architecture, and enough glamour to make even the most jaded romantic swoon. Welcome to Nice and the French Riviera, where sophistication meets sunshine, and your …

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There’s something impossibly romantic about Ireland. Maybe it’s the rolling green hills that look like they’ve been lifted straight from a fairy tale, or the way the locals weave stories with such warmth you feel like you’ve known them forever. For LGBTQ+ couples planning their wedding or honeymoon, Dublin offers that rare combination of historic …

Dublin Devotion: Irish Charm for Modern CouplesRead More

When you’re planning the wedding or honeymoon of your dreams, you want a place that doesn’t just tolerate your love: it celebrates it. Enter Tel Aviv, the glittering jewel of the Mediterranean and the undisputed queer capital of the Middle East. This sun-soaked Israeli city isn’t just LGBTQ+-friendly; it’s a full-blown love letter to our …

Tel Aviv Tide: Mediterranean Weddings and NightlifeRead More

Picture this: you’re standing under a canopy of heritage oaks, surrounded by rolling hills of grapevines that stretch to the horizon, a glass of world-class cabernet in hand, and your person beside you ready to say “I do.” Welcome to Napa Valley, where gay couples come to celebrate love with a side of sophisticated indulgence. …

Napa Valley Nectar: Vineyard Vows and Wine LoversRead More

Picture this: cobblestone streets lit by gas lamps, Gothic spires piercing twilight skies, and you and your partner saying “I do” in a medieval palace that’s straight out of your favorite historical MM romance novel. Welcome to Prague, where fairy tales aren’t just for storybooks, they’re for gay couples ready to celebrate love in one …

Prague Poetry: Gothic Romance for Your WeddingRead More

So you’ve tied the knot (or you’re about to), and now comes the fun part, planning the honeymoon. But here’s the thing: while Phuket gets all the attention with its party scene and crowded beaches, there’s a quieter, more intimate island just waiting to give you that postcard-perfect escape. Enter Koh Samui, Thailand’s answer to …

Koh Samui Serenity: Private Villas for a Gay HoneymoonRead More

Breaking Ground in Trans Literature and Media Janet Mock stands as one of the most influential transgender voices of our generation. Writer, producer, director, and advocate: Mock’s groundbreaking memoir Redefining Realness (2014) became the first major narrative from the perspective of a young trans person, reshaping representation in autobiographical literature and LGBTQ+ fiction. Discover more …

Janet Mock: Redefining Realness for a New GenerationRead More

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Indya Moore: The Face of Change in Fashion and FilmRead More

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Billy Tipton: A Life in Harmony and SecrecyRead More

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April Ashley: The Model of Elegance and ResilienceRead More

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When we talk about gender-fluid icons who changed the game decades before it was even a conversation, Jackie Curtis stands at the front of the line. Born John Curtis Holder Jr. on February 19, 1947, Curtis was a playwright, performer, and Warhol Superstar who made downtown New York’s underground scene explode with creativity, chaos, and …

Jackie Curtis: The Radical Spirit of the UndergroundRead More

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy (1946-2025) wasn’t just an activist: she was a force of nature who spent over fifty years fighting for the most vulnerable members of our community. Known affectionately as “Mama Major,” she earned that title through decades of providing shelter, support, and unwavering love to trans women of color who had nowhere else …

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Kim Petras: Pop Stardom and AuthenticityRead More

There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in the world of architecture. While most of us walk past buildings without giving them a second thought, a growing movement of gay architects and queer designers are fundamentally reshaping how we think about space, form, and function. They’re not just designing buildings: they’re dismantling centuries of heteronormative assumptions about …

The Architect's Eye: Blurring Gender Lines in Building DesignRead More