Adam Groffman from Travels of Adam has visited some of the world’s most popular LGBT-friendly destinations. In this post, he shares his top 10 gay-friendly hotspots — selected for their history of activism, the number of diverse LGBT events they host, and the fact that they’re just really cool cities.
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My 14 Favorite Cities in the World
Last Updated: 5/10/21 |May 10th, 2021 (Originally posted in 2011) When you travel for a living, you get asked a lot of questions as you bounce from one hostel to another. The top one: what’s your favorite country? The second most asked question: what’s your favorite city? I’ve spent a long time traveling the world […]
The Swedish Birthday Party
One of the best parts of traveling is experiencing another culture’s traditions and I got to do that in Sweden at a friend’s birthday party. Today, I share about what makes Swedish birthday celebrations special and the cultural lessons I learned while attending my friend’s amazing and fancy 30th birthday.
Why I’m Moving to Sweden
Updated: 8/5/2019 (Originally published 02/21/12. Updated for grammar and links) I poke. I push. I prod. I try to get people out of their cubicles and traveling the world. That’s what I do. Literally — that’s my job! I do my best to show people from all around the world that traveling doesn’t have to […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
My 39 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe
After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
Living Lagom in Sweden: An Interview With Lola Akerstrom
Lagom is the key to unlocking the Swedish psyche, and it governs all aspect of Swedish society. In this interview, Lola A. Åkerström talks about why lagom is about more than just balance, and what it’s like to assimilate into life in Sweden as a writer and photographer.
My 13 Favorite Hostels in Europe
Last Updated: 8/6/2023 | August 6th, 2023 I’ve been staying in hostels in Europe for over 15 years. I’ve probably stayed at close to a thousand by now. Some were wonderful; others I couldn’t leave fast enough. Some have stood the test of time while others have long since vanished. Unlike hostels in the US, […]
My 14 Favorite Hostels in the World
Finding the right hostel can really take your trip to the next level. Here is a list of some of the best hostels I’ve stayed at all around the world. If you’re going to any of these cities don’t miss these hostels – they are the best of the best!
Travel Photography: How to Photograph People
Posted: 9/25/17 | September 25th, 2017 Amateur and professional photographers alike agree: Getting locals to relax for a good photograph is one of the hardest aspects of travel photography — but not entirely impossible. Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in publications all over the world. She loves capturing the […]
The 5 Best Hostels in Helsinki
Posted: 11/28/23 | November 28th, 2023 Helsinki is one of the most undervisted capitals in Europe. When visiting Scandinavia, travelers usually flock to Copenhagen or Stockholm, skipping over Finland entirely. Considered one of the world’s most livable cities, Helsinki is filled with beautifully designed architecture, has plenty of relaxing green urban spaces, and is surrounded […]
How to Spend Three Days in Helsinki
Last Updated: 5/22/23 | May 22nd, 2023 When it comes to visiting Northern Europe, most travelers aim for Copenhagen, Stockholm, and occasionally Oslo (if they can afford it). Maybe they visit the cities in between, like Malmö and Gothenburg too. But they often stop there. Admittedly, Helsinki is off the standard “Scandinavian tourist trail.” The […]