Category archives: Travel & Tourism

Hundreds of thousands of revellers lined the streets of Sydney to watch the 2024 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. The iconic LGBTQIA+ Pride march is the largest in the Southern Hempisphere and is the only night time queer parade in the world. Fresh off last year’s epic World…

It’s been a rollercoaster week for the tireless team at Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. with the recent Sydney wide issue of asbestos in public parks from Liverpool to the city being in the headlines all week. Alas, the City of Sydney Council has found asbestos in the grounds…

The iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 16 February to 3 March 2024, charging into our future with its biggest and boldest program in years.  Bursting at the sequined seams, the expansive Festival program celebrates the entire LGBTQIA+ community, boasting over 100 electrifying community events, dance parties, theatre and…

Honolulu Pride Festival at Waikīkī Shell. Photos: Davey Lee – Guidetogay.com

CENTRAL COAST NSW, AUSTRALIA Spring has Sprung & you have all the feels to escape the city this October long weekend for a little micro beach break that’s full of cultural punch, then look no further than the Central Coast, NSW. Just 70mins north of Sydney and 70 minutes south…

Tamworth Pride celebrated all colours of our rainbow family this past weekend (Sat 23rd September 2023) at their annual Fair Day and “this is me” after party. The regional centre in the Northern Rivers region of NSW is a welcoming place for the LGBTQIA+ community and has taken major strides…

The Central Coast of NSW Australia is about to explode in a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours and fabulousness as the third annual Coastal Twist Festival returns! Get ready for a weeklong extravaganza of glitter, glamour, and ground-breaking entertainment, kicking off on September 26th and culminating in a grand finale across the long…

Photos: Davey Lee / Guidetogay.com

Marquee events celebrating LGBTQIA+ individuals return NYC Pride announces the official theme for 2023, “Strength in Solidarity,” as the kick-off to this year’s events and programming. Amidst a backdrop of increased attacks against members of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially in the form of legislation and physical violence that directly targets trans and…

Over 50,000 community members marched across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge on the final day of Sydney World Pride – making history in the process. Photos: Davey Lee for @guidetogay