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Ptown Gay Guide: Best Bars, Restaurants, and More

August 21, 2019August 16, 2019 J. Harvey 498 Views 0 Comments

If I had to choose my favorite place in the entire world, I’d choose Provincetown, Massachusetts (or Ptown as it

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Panama City Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know

March 14, 2019November 12, 2019 J. Harvey 1736 Views 0 Comments

If you’re from the United States when I mention Panama City, your immediate thought might take you to Florida. While

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Gay Paris Guide: Where to Stay, Party, & More!

January 16, 2019October 22, 2019 Jose Harvey 2740 Views 2 Comments Europe, France, Gay Travel, LGBT, Paris in 24 hours, Travel

Everyone in the world wants to visit Paris and it’s often listed as many people’s dream destination. As the world’s

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Visit Gay Palm Springs: Guide to Everything You Need To Know

November 20, 2018December 3, 2018 J. Harvey 2265 Views 0 Comments Clothing-Optional, Palm Springs

Let’s visit gay Palm Springs! That’s right! Palm Springs is totally gay! The city is described colloquially as the oasis

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Key West Gay Guide: Best Bars, Hotels, And Things To Do

September 17, 2018December 3, 2018 J. Harvey 2381 Views 0 Comments Florida, Key West, USA

Walking past bright buildings graced with large balconies and towering tropical trees as the summer sun warms my shirtless body,

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Gay Berlin Guide: Everything You Need To Know

March 14, 2018July 30, 2019 J. Harvey 3510 Views 4 Comments Bars, Berlin, clubs, Europe, Gay Guide, Germany

Berlin…Or Gay Berlin? Berlin is probably one of the gayest cities in the world which is why I was so

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Quick Guide: Monterrey, Mexico

October 5, 2016March 1, 2017 J. Harvey 2845 Views 0 Comments Latin America, Mexican Culture, Mexico, Monterrey Mexico, North American, Travel

A Life Changing Trip Monterrey, Mexico is the city from which my father’s side of the family hails. Now, I

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Quick Guide: Pittsburgh’s 15 Best Attractions

September 15, 2016January 28, 2017 J. Harvey 2161 Views 0 Comments gay travel, quick guides, travel, Travel Tips

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a place not highly known for it’s tourism but still has a lot to offer if you

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Quick Travel Guide: Gay Key West

July 27, 2016March 6, 2017 J. Harvey 2321 Views 0 Comments Florida, GAY, Gay Travel, Key West, LGBT, USA

Key West is just one of those places where anyone can feel comfortable at home. Historically, the island has always

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Quick Guide: Exploring Portland, Oregon.

June 15, 2016August 24, 2016 Jose Harvey 1733 Views 0 Comments Gay Travel, Nature, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Portland, Quick Guide, Travel

Portland, Oregon is a pretty awesome city located in the Pacific Northwestern part of the United States. The city has

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This statue located in the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona has always been one of my favorite. I just love it and the setting in which it is located. The park is massive and filled with artwork. This green space is a favorite for locals and tourists alike and is the perfect place to spread a blanket and have a picnic complete with some good Spanish wine. Every time I visit Barcelona, I make sure to spend a little time here.Esta estatua ubicada en el Parc de la Ciutadella de Barcelona siempre ha sido una de mis favoritas. Simplemente me encanta y el entorno en el que se encuentra. El parque es enorme y está lleno de obras de arte. Este espacio verde es el favorito de los lugareños y turistas, y es el lugar perfecto para extender una manta y hacer un picnic completo con un buen vino español. Cada vez que visito Barcelona, me aseguro de pasar un poco de tiempo aquí.#travel #travelgram #barcelona #spain #catalunya #art #gaytraveler #europe #mynormalgaylife

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Sometimes it is important to feel our oats and have a sporadic photo shoot. That's the case here when I was in Ptown. Our house had a really nice roof top so a photo shoot occurred. The views of the Ptown behind me aren't bad either.A veces es importante sentir nuestra avena y tener una sesión de fotos esporádica. Ese es el caso aquí cuando estaba en Ptown. Nuestra casa tenía un techo muy bonito, así que ocurrió una sesión de fotos. Las vistas de Ptown detrás de mí tampoco son malas.#travel #gaytravel #lgbt #travelgay #gayguy #gayman #muscle #ptown #gayviajeros #mynormalgaylife

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Our relationship is far from perfect. I know there are (lots of) people out there who’ve sent me messages over the last four years saying how we are #relationshipgoals and it’s flattering. As we travel around the world, it’s my job to make sure to present a lot of the happy moments of our travels and give you advice, tips, and the best recommendations for products and services I love. But I hope you all know that no relationship is perfect. Ours is far from it too. We are typically happy with each other. But there are times when I can’t stand his face and he probably can’t stand mine. When we travel, we have arguments and it can be awkward when you’re stuck in a hotel room with a person you really would rather not be around in the moment. I try to make sure I include both the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly to you all and keep things real. For the raw craziness of it all be sure to pay attention to my Instagram Stories. AND YES, our relationship is unconventional in a few ways with age, ethical nonmonogamy, and all of the…and maybe one day I’ll delve into that more. But there are times when we are traveling when I look over at Alfred and think “damn, he’s a hottie with a good heart and I’m lucky.” Recently while in Florida one such moment occurred and I captured it here in all its glory.#gayman #gayguy #lgbt #gaytravel #husbands #gaycouples #travelgay #mynormalgaylife

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The windmills in Mykonos are pretty iconic and stand on a hill overlooking the Alefkandra harbor. Built by the Venetians in the 16th Century, the windmills were primarily used to mill wheat. While traveling through Greece I learned that a good portion of the country use to be under Venetian control. You can see this specific style of windmill on almost all the Cyclades islands. I think they’re rather whimsical and make for a great photo these days.Los molinos de viento en Mykonos son bastante icónicos y se encuentran en una colina con vistas al puerto de Alefkandra. Construidos por los venecianos en el siglo XVI, los molinos de viento se utilizaron principalmente para moler trigo. Mientras viajaba por Grecia, aprendí que una buena parte del país solía estar bajo el control veneciano. Puedes ver este estilo específico de molino de viento en casi todas las islas Cícladas. Creo que son bastante caprichosos y hacen una gran foto en estos días.#travel #greece #mykonos #architecture #gaytravel #travelgram #traveler #travelgay #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

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Panama Vieja translates to Old Panama and is a UNESCO World Heritage site located just outside of Panama City. It was the original site of the city of Panama during Spanish colonial times. Unfortunately, the original city was burned to the ground by none other than the privateer Captain Morgan (legend has it). In any case, you can now visit the site and explore all the ruins. Be sure to climb to the top of the Bell Tower for incredible views of Panama City.Panamá Vieja se traduce como Panamá Viejo y es un sitio del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO ubicado a las afueras de la ciudad de Panamá. Fue el sitio original de la ciudad de Panamá durante la época colonial española. Desafortunadamente, la ciudad original fue quemada hasta los cimientos por nada menos que el capitán Morgan (la leyenda lo dice). En cualquier caso, ahora puede visitar el sitio y explorar todas las ruinas. Asegúrese de subir a la cima del Campanario para disfrutar de increíbles vistas de la ciudad de Panamá.#travel #travelgram #instatravel #traveler #gaytravel #travelgay #lgbt #lgbttravel #Panama #Panamacity #UNESCO #gaytraveler #traveler #gayblogger #travelblogger #followme #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #mynormalgaylife

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Do you love street art as much as I do? Whenever I am traveling, it’s always exciting to stumble on really cool works of are as I’m wandering around and exploring. It’s free and many are just so beautiful or complex. Next time you hit the road, keep your eyes peeled for street art! ¿Te gusta el arte callejero tanto como yo? Cada vez que viajo, siempre me da gusto encontrar obras realmente geniales mientras estoy deambulando y explorando. Es gratis y muchos son tan hermosos o complejos. La próxima vez que salga a la carretera, ¡mantenga los ojos bien abiertos para el arte callejero!#traveler #gaytravel #lgbt #lgbttravel #gayman #gayguy #mexico #streetart #traveltips #mynormalgaylife

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France is so much more than Paris. I’ve said it a million times. The country has so many other incredible cities, towns, and villages. I know Paris is at the top of many bucket lists but don’t forget to explore the rest of the country. For example, Nîmes, located in the South of France, is a stunning city home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins in all of Europe. The Roman arena is thousands of years old and is still used for concerts and shows. Would you prefer to stick to known tourist destinations or be adventurous and explore?Francia es mucho más que París. Lo he dicho un millón de veces. El país tiene muchas otras ciudades, pueblos y aldeas increíbles. Sé que París está en la cima de muchas listas de deseos, pero no olvides explorar el resto del país. Por ejemplo, Nimes, ubicada en el sur de Francia, es una ciudad impresionante que alberga algunas de las ruinas Romanas mejor conservadas de toda Europa. La arena Romana tiene miles de años y todavía se usa para conciertos y espectáculos. ¿Prefieres apegarte a destinos turísticos conocidos o ser aventurero y explorar?#travel #traveler #travelgram #lgbttravel #travelgay #gaytravel #nimes #france #mynormalgaylife

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In Mexico City you can visit the ruins of Templo Mayor which was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenochtitlán. The Spaniards destroyed the temple complex to build churches and other colonial buildings which was a major insult to the Mexica people because the temple was thought to be the exact spot where they saw the symbolic eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak. It was considered by the Mexica to be the literal center of the universe. Today you can explore the complex located next to the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and El Zocalo.En la Ciudad de México se puede visitar las ruinas del Templo Mayor, que era el templo principal de los Mexicas en su ciudad capital, Tenochtitlán. Los Españoles destruyeron el complejo del templo para construir iglesias y otros edificios coloniales, lo que fue un gran insulto para los Mexicas porque se pensaba que el templo era el lugar exacto donde vieron el águila simbólica encaramada en un cactus con una serpiente en el pico. Los Mexicas lo consideraban el centro literal del universo. Hoy puede explorar el complejo ubicado junto a la Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México y El Zócalo.#travel #traveler #travelgram #lgbttravel #mexico #cdmx #mexicocity #latinamerica #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #gayman #gayguy #gayboy #lgbt #gay #gaytraveler #traveler #travelblogger #travelvlogger #mynormalgaylife

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Today we woke up to super chilly weather for Fall. It was about 43°F (6°C) this morning which is just brrrrr. 🥶 I am enjoying drinking my coffee in this weather but am definitely missing the oh-so-warm temperatures of Puerto Vallarta 🌞 just a week ago when I was working on my tan lines and staring at the ocean. I miss the beach! Do you love soaking up the sun or enjoy colder climates?Hoy nos hemos despertado con un clima muy frío para el otoño. Hacía unos 43 ° F (6 ° C) esta mañana, que es simplemente brrrrr. 🥶 Disfruto tomar mi café con este clima, pero definitivamente extraño las temperaturas tan cálidas de Puerto Vallarta 🌞 hace solo una semana cuando estaba trabajando en mis líneas de bronceado y mirando al mar. Echo de menos la playa! ¿Te encanta tomar el sol o mejor te parece más las climas frías?#travel #gaytravel #puertovallarta #mexico #latinamerica #travelgay #lgbt #traveler #gaytraveler #gayboy #gayman #gayguy #gayhot #stud #cutegayguys #speedo #andrewchristian #gayculture #ass #beach #vacation #travelgram #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #gaystagram #gaylife #mynormalgaylife

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Super excited to let you all know I am heading back to France at the end of December. I’ll, of course, explore some new cities and villages within the country but I am excited to also get back to Grenoble. The City has become a sort of home away from home for us. It’s familiar now and I love the beautiful mountains that surround it. Can’t wait to get back!Súper emocionado de decirles que me dirijo a Francia a fines de diciembre. Por supuesto, exploraré algunas ciudades y pueblos nuevos dentro del país, pero también estoy emocionado de volver a Grenoble. La ciudad se ha convertido en una especie de hogar lejos del hogar para nosotros. Ahora me resulta familiar y me encantan las hermosas montañas que lo rodean. ¡No puedo esperar para volver!#travel #traveler #grenoble #france #europe #gaytraveler #lgbttravel #gaytravel #travelgram #travelblogger #travelvlogger #travelphotography #mountains #alps #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros

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It’s Fall and one of he things I love to do during this amazing season is wander through the forest. About this time a few years ago, I was wandering through a romantic, fairy tale forest in the Romanian countryside. It truly looked as though fairies might live there. While that trip was drama-filled, making it the worstPress trip of my career, this moment during the trip is one I definitely cherish. You ever have a storybook experience...even for a moment?Es otoño y una de las cosas que me encanta hacer durante esta increíble temporada es pasear por el bosque. Hace unos años, por esta época, estaba deambulando por un bosque romántico de cuento de hadas en el campo Rumano. Realmente parecía que las hadas podrían vivir allí. Si bien ese viaje estuvo lleno de drama, lo que lo convirtió en el peor viaje de prensa de mi carrera, este momento durante el viaje es uno que definitivamente aprecio. ¿Alguna vez has tenido una experiencia de libro de cuentos ... incluso por un momento?#travel #romania #experienceromania #travelgram #lgbt #gaytravel #europe #easterneurope #traveler #gaytraveler #lgbttravel #travelgay #forest #fairytale #travelblogger #travelvlogger #romantic #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #mynormalgaylife

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Day of the Dead was a couple days ago and I spent the day hanging out in and exploring Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, NC. The cemetery dates back more than 100 years and has tombs from the Civil War. It’s definitely a nice place to take a stroll and think about life.El Día de los Muertos fue hace un par de días y pasé el día pasando el rato y explorando el Cementerio Oakwood en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte. El cementerio data de más de 100 años y tiene tumbas de la Guerra Civil. Definitivamente es un buen lugar para pasear y pensar en la vida.#travel #travelgram #gaytravel #diadelosmuertos #holiday #raleigh #nc #traveler #gaytraveler #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #mynormalgaylife

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#Sponsored | We are super excited to express our gayness with these awesome shirts from @progressive_threads!! There are people who say being gay is only part of who they are and that’s fine. While that is true for most people, for us, the fact that we are gay sort of sets the tone for most aspects of our life. We are a married gay couple with an evolved perspective on the way relationships work and we think everyone should live their lives how they choose. We also have a super sex-positive attitude and that’s probably attributable to being gay as well. Gay people often also travel differently having to consider reserving one bed or two, unable to often public ally show affection, and the list goes on. So I hope all of you continue to live your best lives and let others live theirs.What do you think...live and let live? #Patrocinado | Estamos muy emocionados de expresar nuestra Orgullo gay con estas increíbles camisas de @progressive_threads !! Hay personas que dicen que ser gay es solo una parte de lo que son y eso está bien. Si bien eso es cierto para la mayoría de las personas, para nosotros, el hecho de que somos homosexuales establece el tono para la mayoría de los aspectos de nuestra vida. Somos una pareja gay casada con una perspectiva evolucionada sobre la forma en que funcionan las relaciones y creemos que todos deberían vivir sus vidas como elijan. También tenemos una actitud súper positiva para el sexo y eso probablemente también se puede atribuir a ser homosexual. Las personas homosexuales a menudo también viajan de manera diferente al tener que considerar reservar una o dos camas, no pueden mostrar afecto en público, y la lista continúa. Así que espero que todos ustedes continúen viviendo sus mejores vidas y dejen que otros vivan las suyas.Que piensas? #travel #gaytravel #travelgay #gay #gayman #gayboy #gaypride #gayguy #lgbt #lgbttravel #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #orgullo #Pride #gayblogger #gayvlogger #gayhot #gaystud #studs #husbands #loveislove #mynormalgaylife

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The pier at Playa los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta is pretty famous and really nice view during the day or at night when it is lit up with colorful lights. It’s designed to resemble a seashell!El muelle de Playa los Muertos en Puerto Vallarta es muy famoso y tiene una vista muy bonita durante el día o la noche cuando está iluminado con luces de colores. ¡Está diseñado para parecerse a una concha marina!#travel #gaytravel #travelgram #lgbt #lgbttravel #travelgay #puertovallarta #mexico #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #traveler #gaytraveler #mynormalgaylife

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As soon as Alfie was finished with his conference today, he bee lined it back to our hotel so he could hang out in the pool @mantamarbc and watch the sunset. We are heading home today but I’ll have quite a few pics coming up from this, the chillest, trip to Puerto Vallarta. Where is your favorite holiday destination?Tan pronto como Alfie terminó su conferencia de hoy, volvió a nuestro hotel para poder pasar el rato en la piscina @mantamarbc y ver la puesta de sol. Nos dirigimos a casa hoy, pero tendré algunas fotos de este, el viaje más chulo a Puerto Vallarta. ¿Dónde está tu destino de vacaciones favorito?#travel #traveler #lgbt #lgbttraveler #gay #gaytravel #travelgay #gayguy #gayman #gayboy #stud #gaystud #husbands #loveislove #holiday #puertovallarta #cutegay #beach #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajero #gaytraveler #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

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One of the great things about visiting Puerto Vallarta right before the major tourism season starts is I finally took a photo of this giant attraction. I’ve been here a few times before and it’s usually almost impossible to get a clear shot of this because of all the tourist crowds. The weather is also great right now and the beaches aren’t very crowded! Love it!Una de las mejores cosas de visitar Puerto Vallarta justo antes de que comience la temporada de turismo es que finalmente tomé una foto de esta atracción gigante. He estado aquí varias veces antes y, por lo general, es casi imposible tomar una foto clara de esto debido a todas las multitudes de turistas. ¡El clima también es excelente en este momento y las playas no están muy llenas!#travel #traveler #gaytraveler #puertovallarta #travelgram #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #travelgay #lgbttravel #mexico #travelblogger #travelphotography #beach #mynormalgaylife

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This morning I woke up to find Alfred feeling pretty sick from food poisoning so spent the day hanging out in our amazing hotel room at @almarresort ( #notsponsored ) & taking care of him. The day started with a nice cup of joe on the balcony & Alfred found the energy to take some photos of me! Thanks sir! Do you love coffee al fresco?Esta mañana me desperté y encontré a Alfred sintiéndose bastante enfermo por la intoxicación alimentaria, así que pasé el día pasando el rato en nuestra increíble habitación de hotel en @almarresort (#no patrocinado) y cuidando de él. ¡El día comenzó con una buena taza de café en el balcón y Alfred encontró la energía para tomarme algunas fotos! ¡Gracias Señor! ¿Te encanta el café al aire libre?#travel #lgbt #lgbttravel #traveler #travelgram #gaytravel #travelgay #coffee #gayguy #gayman #gayboy #stud #gaystud #gayhot #beach #holiday #vacation #travelblogger #travelvlogger #sigueme #gayviajero #viajeros #puertovallarta #mexico #mynormalgaylife

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Certainly enjoying the view from the hotel in Puerto Vallarta today. 24 hours after I departed RDU, I finally made it! It’s November but the weather is perfect here. Looking forward to the next few days of mostly relaxing for me. Soon Alfred will join me but he only gets the weekend to relax. It’s a short trip so time to make the best of it!Ciertamente disfrutando de la vista desde el hotel en Puerto Vallarta hoy. ¡24 horas después de que salí de RDU, finalmente lo logré! Es noviembre, pero el clima es perfecto aquí. Voy a disfrutar los próximos días de mayor relajación. Pronto Alfred se unirá a mí, pero el solo tiene el fin de semana para relajarse. ¡Es un viaje corto, así que es hora de aprovecharlo al máximo!#travel #travelgram #traveler #gaytravel #travelgay #lgbt #lgbttravel #gay #puertovallarta #gayguy #gayman #gayhot #gaystud #stud #swimsuit #aussiebum #mexico #travelblogger #travelvlogger #sigueme #gayviajero #viajeros #mynormalgaylife

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I love to focus on gay travel because it's important to put as much information out there for our community when planning travel. So I really love going places where LGBT people are accepted and embraced. Surprisingly, there are many places around the world where acceptance is definitely the norm...and for that I am thankful.What's your favorite gay destination?Me encanta enfocarme en el viaje gay porque es importante poner tanta información para nuestra comunidad cuando planeamos viajar. Así que realmente me encanta ir a lugares donde las personas LGBT son aceptadas y aceptadas. Sorprendentemente, hay muchos lugares en todo el mundo donde la aceptación es definitivamente la norma ... y por eso estoy agradecido. ¿Cuál es tu destino gay favorito?#travel #gaytravel #lgbt #lgbttravel #traveler #gaytraveler #gayman #gayguy #gayboy #stud #muscle #gaymuscle #gayhot #travelgram #gaygram #instagram #PRIDE #followme #gayblogger #travelblogger #sigueme #viajeros #gayviajeros #gayculture #mynormalgaylife

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My favorite building in Bucharest is Stavropoleos Monastery located in the Old Town. This quaint church is beautifully built in the Brâncovenescs style and dates back to 1724. During the Communist era, many churches were hidden from view by the government by building around them. They couldn't tear them down because people would revolt. This one is not as easily missed but does sit quietly on its own.Mi edificio favorito en Bucarest es el Monasterio Stavropoleos ubicado en el casco antiguo. Esta pintoresca iglesia está bellamente construida en el estilo Brâncovenescs y data de 1724. Durante la era comunista, muchas iglesias fueron ocultadas a la vista por el gobierno al construir a su alrededor. No podían derribarlos porque la gente se rebelaría. Este no es tan fácil de perder, pero se sienta en silencio por sí solo.#bucharest #romania #experiencebucharest #easterneurope #europe #gaytravel #travelgay #travel #traveler #gaytraveler #travelgram #instatravel #architecture #church #mynormalgaylife

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