Travel Episodes

April 21, 2025

147. The Ultimate Guide to Gaycations (with Jason Heidemann)

In previous episodes, we've explored the key themes of gay villages and how destinations like Fire Island and Provincetown serve as sanctuaries for the queer community. Gay men, in particular, are often passionate about trave...

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Aug. 6, 2024

114. Provincetown

Located at the northern tip of Cape Code in Massachusetts, Provincetown is a coastal town renowned for its vibrant arts scene and historic significance and celebrated as a premier gay tourist destination known for its inclusi...

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July 18, 2023

65. Fire Island

Just fifty miles east of Manhattan, Fire Island has been considered a gay village since the 1950s, with the stretch of land between Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove—known as the Meat Rack—being a safe haven for repressed ga...

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Sept. 27, 2022

24. Gay Villages: Won't You Be My Gaybor?

It’s no secret that cities are typically more tolerant of the LGBTQ+ community, and a larger city allows for greater opportunities in general, as well as a larger dating pool. But how did the iconic gay neighborhoods we all k...

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