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15 Amazing Places in Eastern Europe You Need To Visit

May 22, 2018September 18, 2018 J. Harvey 3060 Views 0 Comments Bosnia, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia

My first experience with Eastern Europe was working on a campaign to help promote Bucharest, Romania as a tourist destination

World Kitchen: Romanian Pear Cake Recipe

April 6, 2018March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 1697 Views 0 Comments CAke, Dessert, Eastern Europe, recipes, Romania

Romania, Romania, Romania! When it comes to this country, I have so many good things and few bad things to

4 Reasons You Need To Visit Bucovina Romania - Romanian Tours- My Normal Gay Life

4 Reasons You Need To Visit Bucovina, Romania

February 17, 2018August 10, 2018 J. Harvey 3039 Views 0 Comments Bucovina, Eastern Europe, Painted Eggs, Romania

If you’re like me, you probably never heard of the Bucovina, Romania. It’s one of the most beautiful regions of

World Kitchen: Hungarian Goulash - My Normal Gay Life Blog

World Kitchen: Hungarian Goulash Recipe

January 31, 2018March 18, 2019 J. Harvey 1909 Views 0 Comments Eastern Europe, food, Food Culture, Hungarian, recipes, world kitchen

As of this moment, I’ve never visited Hungary but I’ve heard great things. However, while I traveled through Northern Romania,

Bucharest Travel Tips: Communism, Churches, & Sour Soup. My Normal Gay Life Blog

Bucharest Travel Tips: Communism, Churches, & Sour Soup

July 19, 2017January 31, 2018 J. Harvey 4065 Views 17 Comments Eastern Europe, Europe, Expereince Bucharest, Romania, Travel, Travel Tips

Bucharest is a fascinating city which sort of came out of nowhere for me. I learned about the city as

Experience Bucharest: 4 Tours You Should Try. Bucharest is nothing like I imagined...get ready for an amazing experience!

Experience Bucharest: 4 Tours You Should Try!

May 26, 2017March 30, 2018 J. Harvey 3758 Views 10 Comments Bucharest Romania, Eastern Europe, Europe, Experience Bucharest, Romania, Travel

When I decided to go to Romania, accepting a place in the Experience Bucharest initiative, I wasn’t sure what to

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Grenoble is a city I know very well located in the

Grenoble is a city I know very well located in the French Alps. A lot of people have negative things to say about the city but I am certain they've never spent very much time in it. The city has a cute historic center filled with shops and yummy restaurants and is surrounded by the beautiful Alps. This is Place Victor Hugo which is one of the main squares of the city. As you can see, it is quite charming.Grenoble es una ciudad que conozco muy bien ubicada en los Alpes franceses. Mucha gente tiene cosas negativas que decir sobre la ciudad, pero estoy seguro de que nunca han pasado mucho tiempo en ella. La ciudad tiene un lindo centro histórico lleno de tiendas y deliciosos restaurantes y está rodeada por los hermosos Alpes. Esta es la Plaza Victor Hugo, que es una de las principales plazas de la ciudad. Como puede ver, es bastante encantador.#travel #gaytravel #france #grenoble #europe #travelblogger #mynormalgaylife

This thirst trap is brought up you by a snowy day

This thirst trap is brought up you by a snowy day and a wood burning oven. (pardon the ceiling repair work) Winter came for a day and now we say to it. Goodbye. California in a week! Woot!Esta trampa de sed es traída por un día nevado y un horno de leña. El invierno llegó por un día y ahora lo decimos : “Adiós.” California en una semana! Woot!#gayman #lgbt #muscle #gaystuf #gayhot #gay #mynormalgaylife

Heading to NYC? Well, if you go there often then m

Heading to NYC? Well, if you go there often then maybe take a day to head upstate to Sleepy Hollow. Yep, that Sleepy Hollow...the one from the the Legend of the Headless Horseman. You can see many of the places mentioned in the story including Phillipsburg Manor which is where you can step back in time and see how things were done during the time period when the story takes place. It's a time when New York was actually called New Amsterdam...and the Dutch were in charge. Fascinating stuff. ¿Te diriges a Nueva York? Bueno, si vas allí a menudo, quizás te tomes un día para ir al norte de Sleepy Hollow. Sí, ese Sleepy Hollow ... el de la leyenda del jinete sin cabeza. Puede ver muchos de los lugares mencionados en la historia, incluido Phillipsburg Manor, que es donde puede retroceder en el tiempo y ver cómo se hicieron las cosas durante el período de tiempo en que se desarrolla la historia. Es un momento en que Nueva York en realidad se llamaba Nueva Amsterdam ... y los holandeses estaban a cargo. Cosas fascinantes#travel #newyork #sleepyhollow #gaytravel #traveler #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

Our trip to Panama City in Panama was actually rea

Our trip to Panama City in Panama was actually really spur of the moment. Alfred had to go for a work trip and I tagged along. Exploring the city on my own was quite the experience. Panama City isn't like your typical touristic city in that it is currently in recovery. I think tourism is picking up but still hasn't hit critical levels. That means the city is able to start preserving its historic district! As you walk through Panama City, you'll notice vivid colors and beautiful colonial architecture. It's a wanderers dream!Nuestro viaje a la ciudad de Panamá fue realmente un impulso del momento. Alfred tuvo que ir a un viaje de trabajo y yo lo acompañé. Explorar la ciudad por mi cuenta fue toda una experiencia. La ciudad de Panamá no es como su típica ciudad turística, ya que actualmente se encuentra en recuperación. Creo que el turismo está repuntando, pero aún no ha alcanzado niveles críticos. ¡Eso significa que la ciudad puede comenzar a preservar su distrito histórico! Mientras camina por la ciudad de Panamá, notará colores vivos y una hermosa arquitectura colonial. Es un sueño errante!#travel #gaytravel #panama #latinamerica #traveler #gayblogger #city #mynormalgaylife

Alfred looking cute drinking his mulled wine as we

Alfred looking cute drinking his mulled wine as we explored Strasbourg earlier this year. Strasbourg is a beautiful place to visit and is famous for its Christmas markets. However, we learned from locals that they don't really like the Christmas season because their city gets overrunned by tourists. So, we were lucky to be there earlier enough in the year to see the decorations without all the tourists!Alfred se ve lindo bebiendo su vino caliente mientras exploramos Estrasburgo a principios de este año. Estrasburgo es un hermoso lugar para visitar y es famoso por sus mercados navideños. Sin embargo, aprendimos de los lugareños que realmente no les gusta la temporada navideña porque su ciudad es invadida por turistas. Entonces, tuvimos la suerte de estar allí lo suficientemente temprano en el año para ver las decoraciones sin todos los turistas.#travel #husbands #gayman #gaystud #strasbourg #france #gaytravel #lgbt #mynormalgaylife

Marseille is located in Southern France is not as

Marseille is located in Southern France is not as popular as other cities such as Nice and Cannes but it packs a bit of a punch. As soon as you get off the train, the first thing you notice is the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde off in the distance perched on a hill overlooking the city. It's a stunning visual and something you should definitely check out if you visit the city.Marsella se encuentra en el sur de Francia, no es tan popular como otras ciudades como Niza y Cannes, pero tiene un gran impacto. Tan pronto como se baja del tren, lo primero que nota es la Basílica de Notre-Dame de la Garde en la distancia encaramada en una colina que domina la ciudad. Es una imagen impresionante y algo que definitivamente deberías ver si visitas la ciudad.#travel #marseille #france #gaytravel #traveler #mynormalgaylife

Welp! I’m home for a bit because we are on the v

Welp! I’m home for a bit because we are on the verge of being in the middle of full on remodel of our kitchen, dining area, living room, and foyer. Literally one quarter of our house will be ripped out and modernized. It’s super exciting b it quite stressful. In any case, for now I’m producing the backlog of travel articles and videos for all of you on top of planning a few trips for this year. Some potential places coming up include Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Huntington Beach, and Sonoma California as well as France, Mexico, more of Europe, and Ft. Lauderdale. There’ll be a few surprise destinations along the way too. So stay tuned!Bueno! Estoy en casa por un tiempo porque estamos a punto de estar en plena remodelación de nuestra cocina, comedor, sala de estar y vestíbulo. Literalmente, una cuarta parte de nuestra casa será arrancada y modernizada. Es súper emocionante, pero bastante estresante. En cualquier caso, por ahora estoy produciendo la acumulación de artículos de viaje y videos para todos ustedes además de planear algunos viajes para este año. Algunos lugares potenciales próximos son Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Huntington Beach y Sonoma California, así como Francia, México, más de Europa y Ft. Lauderdale. Habrá algunos destinos sorpresa en el camino también. ¡Así que estad atentos!#gay #gaytravel #gayblogger #gayman #gayhot #gaystud #lgbt #gaymuscle #mynormalgaylife

Today I am throwing is way back to about five year

Today I am throwing is way back to about five years when Alfred and I journeyed to the Galapagos Islands with the Nomadic Boys for an adventure at the top of our bucket list. We explored multiple islands, experienced tons of wildlife encounters both on land and in the sea, and made some of the best memories together. It was quite the experience and was a one in a lifetime trip that we will never forget. Would you ever go to the Galapagos Islands?Hoy estoy lanzando hace unos cinco años cuando Alfred y yo viajamos a las Islas Galápagos con los Nomadic Boys para una aventura en la cima de nuestra lista de deseos. Exploramos múltiples islas, experimentamos toneladas de encuentros con la vida silvestre tanto en tierra como en el mar, y juntos hicimos algunos de los mejores recuerdos. Fue toda una experiencia y fue un viaje único en la vida que nunca olvidaremos ¿Alguna vez irías a las Islas Galápagos?#travel #gaytravel #ecuador #galapagosislands #gayblogger #bucketlist #mynormalgaylife

I don't normally post photos of animals but this i

I don't normally post photos of animals but this is definitely a cool travel post. While I visited Havana, Cuba, I noticed lots of stray dogs roaming around the city. Most of them had these tags attached to their collars which I found peculiar. I met up with a local who showed me around and explained that the government of Havana actually takes care of these dogs. They are bathed, receive healthcare, and are fed everyday. The tags on their collars are their license and they are allowed to roam free. It's so interesting! It's also interesting that the government seems to take better care of stray dogs than they do their own people. Nevertheless, I do love that the dogs are taken care of!Normalmente no publico fotos de animales, pero esta es definitivamente una publicación de viaje genial. Mientras visitaba La Habana, Cuba, noté que muchos perros callejeros deambulaban por la ciudad. La mayoría de ellos tenían estas etiquetas adheridas a sus collares, lo que me pareció peculiar. Me reuní con un local que me mostró los alrededores y me explicó que el gobierno de La Habana realmente cuida a estos perros. Se bañan, reciben atención médica y se alimentan todos los días. Las etiquetas en sus collares son su licencia y se les permite circular libremente. ¡Es tan interesante! También es interesante que el gobierno parece cuidar mejor a los perros callejeros que a su propia gente. Sin embargo, ¡me encanta que cuiden a los perros!#travel #gaytravel #dogs #havana #cuba #puppy #mynormalgaylife

This photo probably merits some sort of inspiratio

This photo probably merits some sort of inspirational quote of some sort talking about roads or paths and choosing the right one...or living your life or whatever. But really...I just liked the symmetry of it all and currently planning out future travel adventures. I wonder where the road will take me next! Where do you think I should I venture?Esta foto probablemente merece algún tipo de cita inspiradora de algún tipo hablando de caminos y eligiendo el correcto ... o viviendo tu vida o lo que sea. Pero realmente ... Simplemente me gustó la simetría de todo y actualmente estoy planeando futuras aventuras de viaje. ¡Me pregunto adónde me llevará el camino después! ¿Dónde crees que debería aventurarme?#gaytravel #travel #travelblogger #desert #lgbt #gaymam #gayhot #gaystud #mynormalgaylife

Staying on the theme of parks, Central Park in NYC

Staying on the theme of parks, Central Park in NYC is one of the most visited urban parks in the United States and probably one of the most famous in the entire world. It covers an area of nearly 2.1 miles (3.41 km) and is located right in the middle of Manhattan. The park is a breath of fresh air, literally, in the concrete jungle that is New York City. It's possible to feel completely secluded in this parks depths and I think that's part of the beauty of it.Manteniéndose en el tema de los parques, Central Park en Nueva York es uno de los parques urbanos más visitados de los Estados Unidos y probablemente uno de los más famosos del mundo. Cubre un área de casi 2,1 millas (3,41 km) y se encuentra justo en el medio de Manhattan. El parque es un soplo de aire fresco, literalmente, en la jungla de concreto que es la ciudad de Nueva York. Es posible sentirse completamente aislado en las profundidades de este parque y creo que eso es parte de su belleza.#travel #nyc #gaytravel #traveler #parks #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

In Raleigh, NC (my home base) we have a pretty awe

In Raleigh, NC (my home base) we have a pretty awesome art museum that's filled with really great African American art, Rodin sculptures, and lots of European religious artwork as well as artwork by great North Carolina artists. In total the museum features over 40 galleries of art from all across the world and the United States. But my favorite part of the museum is the museum's park which spans 164 acres and is filled with larger than life works of art and sculptures like the one pictured here. It's actually the largest museum park in the United States.En Raleigh, Carolina del Norte (mi base de operaciones) tenemos un museo de arte bastante impresionante que está lleno de arte afroamericano, esculturas de Rodin y muchas obras de arte religioso europeo, así como obras de arte de grandes artistas de Carolina del Norte. En total, el museo cuenta con más de 40 galerías de arte de todo el mundo y los Estados Unidos. Pero mi parte favorita del museo es el parque del museo, que abarca 164 acres y está lleno de obras de arte y esculturas más grandes que la vida como la que se muestra aquí. En realidad, es el parque museo más grande de los Estados Unidos.#gaytravel #parks #nc #raleigh #travel #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife #usa

Today we are experiencing bad storms, flash floods

Today we are experiencing bad storms, flash floods, and tornadoes at home in Raleigh. Of course, I’m thinking about warmer, more relaxed days! Plenty of speedo fabulous days ahead!Hoy el clima incluye tormentas, inundaciones repentinas y tornados en casa en Raleigh. ¡Por supuesto, estoy pensando en días más cálidos y relajados! ¡Muchos días de speedos por delante!#travel #gaytravel #gayman #gayhot #beach #gaystud #mynormalgaylife

One of my favorite memories of visiting Louisiana

One of my favorite memories of visiting Louisiana in the Deep South of the United States was heading out on a swamp tour. The guide took us way, way out into the swamp. We were isolated and all we could hear was the sound of nature. That’s when I discovered one my new favorite trees, the Bald Cypress. They can live to be hundreds of years old, grow enormously tall, and at one point this swamp would have been covered with them. Unfortunately logging at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century reduced their numbers down. They’re protected now as the state tree of Louisiana!Uno de mis recuerdos favoritos de visitar Louisiana en el sur profundo de los Estados Unidos era salir en una gira por los pantanos. La guía nos llevó, camino al pantano. Estábamos aislados y todo lo que podíamos escuchar era el sonido de la naturaleza. Fue entonces cuando descubrí uno de mis nuevos árboles favoritos, el ciprés calvo. Pueden vivir hasta cientos de años, crecer enormemente, y en algún momento este pantano se habría cubierto con ellos. Lamentablemente, la tala a fines del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX redujo su número. ¡Están protegidos ahora como el árbol estatal de Louisiana!#travel #nature #swamp #gaytravel #louisiana #usa #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Was he being pensive or just peeing? The world wil

Was he being pensive or just peeing? The world will never know! But I love this shot of Alfred in Zion National Park. I took loads of photos during our brief visit and you can expect those soon. It’s a stunning place! ¿Estaba pensativo o simplemente orinando? ¡El mundo nunca lo sabrá! Pero me encanta esta foto de Alfred en el Parque Nacional Zion. Tomé muchas fotos durante nuestra breve visita y puede esperarlas pronto. ¡Es un lugar impresionante#travel #zionnp #utah #gayman #gaytravel #nationalparks #gayblogger #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Sometimes you see a rainbow wall and sometimes you

Sometimes you see a rainbow wall and sometimes you snap that photo. Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you’re all preparing to have a great week!A veces ves una pared de arcoíris y a veces tomas esa foto. ¡Feliz Domingo a todos! ¡Espero que se estén preparando para tener una gran semana!#gayman #lgbt #gaytravel #pride #gayhot #stud #mynormalgaylife

Mexico City’s Zona Rosa pictured here is the pla

Mexico City’s Zona Rosa pictured here is the place to go within this giant metropolis for gay night life and culture. You’ll find a whole slew of bars for every taste and boutique shops. Rainbows abound here!! Don’t miss it! La Zona Rosa de la Ciudad de México que se muestra aquí es el lugar para ir dentro de esta metrópolis gigante para la vida nocturna y la cultura gay. Encontrarás una gran cantidad de bares para todos los gustos y tiendas boutique. ¡Aquí abundan los arcoiris! ¡No te lo pierdas!#travel #lgbt #gaytravel #mexicocity #mexicoDF #sigueme #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

If you’ve never visited The Center in NYC then y

If you’ve never visited The Center in NYC then you need to! The LGBT Center is one of the coolest I’ve ever visited and it offers a number of programs that are beneficial to the community. You can go inside to to work or hang out in the coffee shop or just walk around and check out all the queer art. It’s also home to one of the most expensive bathrooms in the world that boasts an incredible mural painted by Keith Haring which you can see for FREE! The Center is a destination in and of itself so support your community and stop by!Si nunca ha visitado The Center en Nueva York, ¡debe hacerlo! El Centro LGBT es uno de los mejores que he visitado y ofrece una serie de programas que son beneficiosos para la comunidad. Puedes ir a trabajar o tomar un café o simplemente pasear y ver todo el arte hecho por artistas LGBT. También es el hogar de uno de los baños más caros del mundo que cuenta con un increíble mural pintado por Keith Haring que puedes ver GRATIS. El Centro es un destino en sí mismo, ¡así que apoya a tu comunidad y pasa por aquí!#gaytravel #lgbttravel #travel #gay #nyc #thecenternyc #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

I had a great time in NYC this trip! Of course, I

I had a great time in NYC this trip! Of course, I didn’t go the whole week without taking at least one thirsty pic. The setting happened to be great in this moment and here we are! Relaxing in the hotel? Saying bye to the city? Perhaps. Just a thot in his zone. ¡Lo pasé muy bien en Nueva York este viaje! Por supuesto, no pasé toda la semana sin tomar al menos una foto sedienta. ¡El escenario pasó a ser genial en este momento y aquí estamos! ¿Decir adiós a la ciudad? Quizás.#gaytravel #travel #lgbtrravel #gayblogger #stud #gayman #mynormalgaylife

My first experience with the NY Times Travel Show

My first experience with the NY Times Travel Show was phenomenal! I had such a great time hanging out with fellow content creators @raviroundtheworld @27travels (thanks for this photo!) @thegaytraveler and @travelingiq and @megteneyck (follow them) and learning all about different destinations from around the world. The LGBT+ Community has a large presence at the event with its very own pavilion and I feel pretty proud to be part of that presence!Stay tuned to see what travel adventures await! ¡Mi primera experiencia con el NY Times Travel Show fue fenomenal! Me lo pasé muy bien saliendo con otros creadores de contenido @raviroundtheworld @ 27travels (¡gracias por esta foto!) @Thegaytraveler y @travelingiq y @megteneyck (síganlos) y aprendiendo sobre diferentes destinos de todo el mundo. ¡La comunidad LGBT + tiene una gran presencia en el evento y me siento muy orgulloso de ser parte de esa presencia! ¡Estén atentos para ver qué aventuras de viaje les esperan!#travel #gaytravel #lgbt #nytimestravelshow #nyc #travelblogger #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

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