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An Italian sports magazine faced a backlash for portraying a kiss between two male players. Meanwhile Caitlyn Jenner accepted an award at ESPN's ESPYs - watch her emotional speech.

The International LGBT event of the decade! Celebrate the 25th anniversary for the Int'l Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission on a New York Harbor cruise with Michael Cerveris, Alan Cumming and more special guests TBA. Get your tickets before they run out!

Flying via Frankfurt this weekend? You guessed it - it's Pride here and in San Diego, Rochester, NY and don't forget about the uber-gay Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam as well as "Pink Monday" not far in Tilburg - which has the same country feel as Sandblast in Atlantic City!

World News

New (straight) you-tubers ChebuRussiaTV are becoming famous for showing the world what it's like for guys to hold hands in Moscow.

Kenyan anti-gay activists now call for 5,000 people to show up naked to protest Obama - but their last protest was 25 - so they will hire prostitutes?!

Just as a US Embassy will open in Cuba on July 20, the Washington Blade revealed authorities detained Cuban LGBT activists at the Havana airport in May - though the Washington DC Gay Men's Chorus arrived safely for this week's singing tour.

Shamless "Plug": Need a good gag gift - or a handsome office prop - get your Donald Trump Butt Plug while supplies last - the latest addition to "political sculptor," Fernando Sosa's collection, which includes plugs of other famous homophobes.

Travel

London's Vauxhall could disappear - discover how you can help save this traditional queer neighborhood from destruction and read why you should visit if you have yet to go!

Need a networking guide to Berlin? Travels of Adam has all the best links & groups to network and find fun in one of the hipster-est/my favorite cities of the world - plus his take on Berlin pride.

Is it true that you like to volunteer or help out when you travel? Email me and let me know -- that's what a recent Marriott Survey found was the new hot trend. Plus, if you don't mind a credit card fee - get 80,000 Marriott points with this hot new card -- h/t View From The Wing.

If you are a cat lover - check out this great cafe in Bangkok discovered by the Globetrotter Girls.

Need your to-do list in Palm Springs - take Two Bad Tourists' Top Ten!

As if the cuisine in the Philippines wasn't enough, Nomadic Boys have covered Asia and present the 5 weirdest foods in the region.

Events

NYC. If you'd rather enjoy your Ivy League boys (& girls) with Frida Karlo Art at the Botanical Garden check out tonight's event.

NYC. Otherwise, one of the best summer happy hours - enjoy cocktails at the Rubin Art Museum tomorrow with the same Ivy League Alumni Network - all colleges are welcome!

DC. Tomorrow attend National Geographic's Nerd Night: drink Dogfish Head, explore the exhibits and hear stories from some incredible photojournalists with experiences all over the world.

Upcoming! Chicago. Support LGBT equality abroad with a cocktail on a rooftop above Boystown in this pre-Market Days soirée for the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission.

Upcoming! NYC. The International LGBT event of the decade - the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission celebrates 25 years with a New York Harbor hybrid yacht cruise September 28th!

Featured Trips

NEW!! $400 Discount - Gay Italy, from Caesar to Michelangelo & Beyond, October 9-18.
Oscar Wilde Tours: Learn about Italy's fascinating LGBT history, while experiencing its (super gay) artistic heritage and fab cuisine. Led by gay historian Dr. Andrew Lear, with local guides from Quiiky, Italy's only LGBT travel agency. Mention 'Gayography' to get $400 off.

Costa Rica, Cartagena the Panama Canal Cruise - Brand G - December 2-11, 2015
Join Brand G Vacations for a 10-day adventure starting in the charming old world city of Cartagena, Colombia and featuring the best of Central America including a daytime passage through the Panama Canal and several stunningly beautiful destinations in Costa Rica. Free Airfare from US cities, complimentary open bar & excursions & included port charges!

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