AUG
23

Amsterdam Pride

Amsterdam Pride
What makes a Gay Pride really memorable? There are literally thousands of events in Europe alone, in itself a great sign of visibility and increased tolerance. All of them are different and worthy of attendance. All are also extremely important for the local LGBT communities. And yet, if one had to make a list what would be the most outstanding eve...
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APR
22

Celebrating Gay Villages (1)

Celebrating Gay Villages (1)
Some people may argue that the notion of 'gay village' is outdated today, in an age of increased acceptance of LGBT people. Do we actually need separate neighbourhoods to socialise, get together, have fun? And has the advent of social apps reduced our need for such spaces, or for opportunities where we can feel 'majority'? All open questions, ...
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MAR
07

Keukenhof: Flower-Proud

Keukenhof: Flower-Proud
In the imagination of many travellers, The Netherlands are synonymous with tulips. But it's not the usual tourism office marketing gimmick - in Holland tulips are big business and a heritage flower, incredibly dear to the Dutch people. We can see them represented in hundreds of paintings by local masters. Although the origins of the tulip is to be ...
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