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15 Amazing Places in Eastern Europe You Need To Visit

May 22, 2018September 18, 2018 J. Harvey 2955 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 1587 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 2902 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

Authentic Travel: My Big Fat Romanian Wedding Experience , My Normal Gay Life

Authentic Travel: My Big Fat Romanian Wedding Experience

February 9, 2018January 9, 2018 J. Harvey 1567 Views 0 Comments Authentic Travel, Cultural Experience, Culture, Romania, Wedding

I am a huge advocate for experiential travel because I believe experiencing a place means more than just showing up

Is Romania gay-friendly. My Normal Gay Life Blog

Is Romania Gay Friendly?

January 3, 2018 J. Harvey 8948 Views 20 Comments Bucharest, Gay Travel, LGBT, Romania, Travel Reflections

Full Disclosure: I was invited to participate in Experience Romania with no expectations of deliverables. I give my honest opinion

5 Excellent Bucharest Attractions Not To Be Missed

August 22, 2017January 10, 2018 J. Harvey 2830 Views 20 Comments ADvice, Bucharest, Europe, Romania

It’s no secret I love Bucharest. The city was a surprise detour during my 2017 tour of Europe in the

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 3987 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

Drink Like A Local: Experience Bucharest With Local Booze. My Normal Gay Life Blog.

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Drink Like A Local: Experience Bucharest With Local Booze

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 J. Harvey 4394 Views 2 Comments Alcohol, Bucharest, Experience Bucahrest, food, Foodie, Gay Travel, LGBT Travel, Party, Romania, World Travel

No matter where you go in the world, you are bound to find alcoholic beverages which are a favorite of

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 3688 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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When you see colorful towers of stones that reach

When you see colorful towers of stones that reach to the sky in the middle of the desert, you pull over and take photos. Duh. I think a lot of people go to Vegas and stick to the city which is cool...there’s a lot to see and do there. But if you can venture outside the city and you’ll find some pretty cool places such as this...Seven Magic Mountains!Cuando ves coloridas torres de piedras que alcanzan el cielo en medio del desierto, te detienes y tomas fotos. Duh Creo que mucha gente va a Las Vegas y se queda en la ciudad, lo cual es genial ... hay mucho que ver y hacer allí. Pero si puedes aventurarte fuera de la ciudad y encontrarás algunos lugares geniales como este ... ¡Siete montañas mágicas!#travel #gayman #lasvegas #vegas #sevenmagicmountains #art #stud #mynormalgaylife #gaytravel

It’s suddenly pretty cold in Raleigh, NC, the ci

It’s suddenly pretty cold in Raleigh, NC, the city I call home So I’m throwing it back to warmer days this past October in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I love it there and this photo is a really candid shot of me (probably checking some hottie on the beach out) that Alfred shot. In 2020, I decided not to have any real resolutions and just try and live in a way that I am happy with. This includes my fitness because every year I set goals and life gets in the way and I barely meet them. We all have insecurities and, believe it or not, my fitness is a big one for me. Of course, I am happy with the way I am and will continue working out to maintain it etc but I just don’t have time to live in the gym like it seems other guys do. I’m busy running businesses, traveling the world, and living! But I guess the moral in all of this is to be happy regardless while working to better yourself. So here’s to many many speedo beach pics in my future.De repente hace bastante frío en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, la ciudad a la que llamo hogar. Así que lo voy a devolver a los días más cálidos en octubre pasado en Puerto Vallarta, México. Me encanta allí y esta foto es una foto realmente sincera mía (probablemente mirando a un bombón en la playa) que Alfred tomó. En 2020, decidí no tener ninguna resolución real y solo tratar de vivir de una manera con la que estoy feliz. Esto incluye mi estado físico porque cada año establezco metas y la vida se interpone y apenas las cumplo. Todos tenemos inseguridades y, lo creas o no, mi estado físico es muy importante para mí. Por supuesto, estoy contento con mi forma de ser y continuaré trabajando para mantenerlo, etc., pero simplemente no tengo tiempo para vivir en el gimnasio como parece que hacen otros muchachos. ¡Estoy ocupado manejando negocios, viajando por el mundo y viviendo! Pero supongo que la moraleja en todo esto es ser feliz sin importar mientras trabajas para mejorarte a ti mismo. Así que aquí hay muchas fotos de Speedo Beach en mi futuro.#travel #gayman #gayhot #muscle #gaystud #mexico #gaytravel #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

Do views like this make you happy? They definitely

Do views like this make you happy? They definitely make me feel a lot of joy. This the cathedral in Strasbourg as you’re walking up to it. Turning the corner and seeing this really has a way of getting those travel juices flowing! #travel #strasbourg #france #europe #lgbttravel #gaytravel #mynormalgaylife

On our way from Strasbourg to Grenoble, we ended u

On our way from Strasbourg to Grenoble, we ended up driving through Germany and Switzerland. Stopping in Bern was a great way to take a break from driving and explore this beautiful capital city. The streets are lined with 15th Century buildings and 16th Century arcades and fountains and everything is perfectly set up because it’s one of the first planned cities in Europe. Alfred was totally enjoying the views during our short stay.Have you visited Bern?En nuestro camino de Estrasburgo a Grenoble, terminamos conduciendo por Alemania y Suiza. Parar en Berna fue una excelente manera de tomar un descanso de conducir y explorar esta hermosa ciudad capital. Las calles están bordeadas de edificios del siglo XV y arcadas y fuentes del siglo XVI y todo está perfectamente configurado porque es una de las primeras ciudades planificadas de Europa. Alfred estaba disfrutando de las vistas durante nuestra corta estadía. ¿Has visitado Berna?#switzerland #lgbt #gayman #gaytravel #travel #bern #europe #travelblogger #mynormalgaylife

Oh hey, Sacré-Coeur! Located in the Montmartre ar

Oh hey, Sacré-Coeur! Located in the Montmartre area of Paris, this church is stunning to see as you walk around the neighborhood. As you can see, it’s quite the popular attraction!Oh, hola, Sacré-Coeur! Ubicada en el área de Montmartre de París, esta iglesia es impresionante para ver mientras caminas por el vecindario. Como puede ver, ¡es una atracción muy popular!#travel #gaytravel #paris #france #europe #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

We spend a lot of time in Grenoble, France. In fac

We spend a lot of time in Grenoble, France. In fact, it’s basically a second home to us. We know people here, have a grocery store we tend to go to, and even have our favorite restaurants and shops. But usually when I’m here, I use the city as a base to explore other parts of the surrounding region. Cue the French transportation strikes going on right now and well... I was stuck. Making the best of a bad a situation is what I do best so I used the time to explore Grenoble a little more and to work and sleep. Here we have the river Isère where you’ll find the Bastille, an amazing archaeology museum, and an abnormally high quantity of pizza joints.There’s beauty everywhere if you just open your eyes.Pasamos mucho tiempo en Grenoble, Francia. De hecho, es básicamente un segundo hogar para nosotros. Conocemos gente aquí, tenemos una tienda de comestibles a la que solemos ir e incluso tenemos nuestros restaurantes y tiendas favoritos. Pero generalmente cuando estoy aquí, uso la ciudad como base para explorar otras partes de la región circundante. Cue las huelgas de transporte francés en este momento y bueno ... estaba atrapado. Hacer lo mejor de una mala situación es lo que mejor hago, así que aproveché el tiempo para explorar Grenoble un poco más y trabajar y dormir. Aquí tenemos el río Isère, donde encontrarás la Bastilla, un increíble museo de arqueología y una cantidad anormalmente alta de pizzerías.Hay belleza en todas partes si solo abres los ojos.#travel #lgbtravel #gaytravel #grenoble #france #europe #gayblogger #bloggers #mynormalgaylife

I can go from classily drinking a cup of mulled wi

I can go from classily drinking a cup of mulled wine next to the river dressed to the nines to thot it 2.5 seconds...and I ain’t ashamed of it. For the last couple of days I’ve relaxed and slept and recovered from sickness and a strained neck only leaving to get food and do a little shopping. And that’s ok. Sometimes travel doesn’t need to be nonstop exploration and sometimes it can’t be because of strikes (haha). Hopefully tomorrow I’ll rally to show you some of Grenoble which is an ugly city with quite a lot of beauty.#thot #gaytravel #travelgay #lgbt #gayman #gayguy #gayhot #stud #wearetravelgays #mynormalgaylife

Our first day in Strasbourg was a moody day in mor

Our first day in Strasbourg was a moody day in more ways than one. The weather was muggy and cold, we drove all day from Troyes, and I was not feeling well at all. But since we only had two days, I sucked it up, picked up a glass of mulled wine, and explored a little anyway. I took a better photo of this area in Le Petit France and will post it later but just love the reflection of the overall mood of the day in this one! In Medieval times wine was used to heal everything and I’m rather on board with that quackery!! Have you ever been sick during a trip?Nuestro primer día en Estrasburgo fue un día de mal humor en más de un sentido. El clima era bochornoso y frío, manejamos todo el día desde Troyes, y no me sentía bien en absoluto. Pero como solo teníamos dos días, lo absorbí, tomé una copa de vino caliente y exploré un poco de todos modos. Tomé una mejor foto de esta área en Le Petit France y la publicaré más tarde, ¡pero me encanta el reflejo del estado de ánimo general del día en esta! ¡En la época medieval, el vino se usaba para curar todo y estoy bastante de acuerdo con esa charlatanería! ¿Alguna vez has estado enfermo durante un viaje?#travel #gayman #fashion #france #strasbourg #gaytravel #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife #stud #europe

We drove from Strasbourg to Grenoble, France today

We drove from Strasbourg to Grenoble, France today which took us through Germany and then Switzerland. Consequently, we decided to stop in Bern, Switzerland to walk around a bit, stretch our legs, and see its UNESCO designated Old Town. It’s a charming little old town which began being constructed in the 12th Century following a very detailed development plan. That makes it one of the earliest planned cities in Europe. At one point today, Alfred made me rush back to this astrological clock so we could see its automaton in action which were dauntingly underwhelming. But he loves that kind of thing and if you do too then it’s worth it. I’ll definitely return to Bern sometime with more time to explore.Have you been to Bern?Manejamos hoy desde Estrasburgo a Grenoble, Francia, que nos llevó a través de Alemania y luego Suiza. En consecuencia, decidimos parar en Berna, Suiza, para caminar un poco, estirar las piernas y ver su casco antiguo designado por la UNESCO. Es un pequeño y encantador casco antiguo que comenzó a construirse en el siglo XII siguiendo un plan de desarrollo muy detallado. Eso la convierte en una de las primeras ciudades planificadas de Europa. En un momento de hoy, Alfred me hizo volver corriendo a este reloj astrológico para que pudiéramos ver su autómata en acción, que fue abrumadoramente desalentador. Pero él ama ese tipo de cosas y si tú también lo haces, entonces vale la pena. Definitivamente regresaré a Berna en algún momento con más tiempo para explorar. ¿Has estado en Berna?#travel #roadtrip #gaytravel #traveler #switzerland #europe #sigueme #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

Oh hey! We are currently in Strasbourg which is lo

Oh hey! We are currently in Strasbourg which is located in Northeastern France in the historic Alsace area and is the capital of the Bas-Rhin department. This city sits practically on the border of France and Germany so there is a nice mixture of cultures here. You’ll see lots of French and German words along with cuisine from both countries. And let’s just admire the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Strasbourg. Isn’t she so dramatic!? I love it! Have you been to Strasbourg? ¡Oh hola! Actualmente estamos en Estrasburgo, que se encuentra en el noreste de Francia en el área histórica de Alsacia y es la capital del departamento de Bas-Rhin. Esta ciudad se encuentra prácticamente en la frontera de Francia y Alemania, por lo que hay una buena mezcla de culturas aquí. Verá muchas palabras en francés y alemán junto con la cocina de ambos países. Y admiremos la Catedral de Notre Dame de Estrasburgo. ¿No es ella tan dramática? ¡Me encanta! ¿Has estado en Estrasburgo?#travel #gaytravel #strasbourg #france #europe #sigueme #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife #architecture

Today we drove from Paris to the small town of Tro

Today we drove from Paris to the small town of Troyes to explore a bit! Although I was feeling under the weather (still am), I riled and we walked around the town admiring its Medieval beauty. Troyes is one the best preserved Medieval towns in France and Europe! I even tried a local specialty known as Andouillette and learned quickly it is not my thing.Have you ever heard of Troyes? ¡Hoy manejamos desde París a la pequeña ciudad de Troyes para explorar un poco! Aunque me sentía mal (todavía estoy), me enfurecí y caminamos por la ciudad admirando su belleza medieval. ¡Troyes es una de las ciudades medievales mejor conservadas de Francia y Europa! Incluso probé una especialidad local conocida como Andouillette y aprendí rápidamente que no es lo mío. ¿Alguna vez has oído hablar de Troyes?#travel #france #troyes #medieval #europe #gaytravel #travelgay #sigueme #travelblogger #mynormalgaylife

These birds lined up for this photo and looked lik

These birds lined up for this photo and looked like they were up to no good near Paris’ famous Centre Pompidou. Perfect moment!Estas aves se alinearon para esta foto cerca del famoso Centro Pompidou de París. ¡Momento perfecto!#travel #paris #centrepompidou #europe #gaytravel #sigueme #mynormalgaylife #travelblogger

During this trip to Paris we are staying in the 3r

During this trip to Paris we are staying in the 3rd arrondissement in Le Marais. Luckily that means we are walking distance to lots of Parisian attractions including this monument known as Tour Saint-Jacques. It is all that remains of the former 16th Century Church Saint Jacques de la Boucherie which was demolished in 1797 during the French Revolution. There’s also a slew of gay bars and a sauna nearby!Durante este viaje a París nos quedaremos en el distrito 3 en Le Marais. Afortunadamente, eso significa que estamos a poca distancia de muchas atracciones parisinas, incluido este monumento conocido como Tour Saint-Jacques. Es todo lo que queda de la antigua iglesia del siglo XVI, Saint Jacques de la Boucherie, que fue demolida en 1797 durante la Revolución Francesa. ¡También hay una gran cantidad de bares gay y una sauna cerca!#travel #france #paris #europe #travelblogger #gayguy #sigueme #mynormalgaylife #gaytravel

A short train ride is all it takes to get from Par

A short train ride is all it takes to get from Paris to the Medieval town of Provins and it’s well worth the trip. Located in the former territory of the powerful Counts of Champagne, Provins is home to some of the best preserved medieval urban structures in France including its fortified walls and this beautiful tower. You can walk the walls and go to the top of the tower which is pretty cool. You really feel like your stepping back in time in this town! We even managed to find a gay owned restaurant on the main square! So leave Paris for a day and explore another part of France!Un corto viaje en tren es todo lo que se necesita para llegar desde París a la ciudad medieval de Provins y vale la pena el viaje. Ubicado en el antiguo territorio de los poderosos Condes de Champaña, Provins es el hogar de algunas de las estructuras urbanas medievales mejor conservadas de Francia, incluidas sus paredes fortificadas y esta hermosa torre. Puedes caminar por las paredes e ir a la cima de la torre, que es bastante genial. ¡Realmente sientes que estás retrocediendo en el tiempo en esta ciudad! ¡Incluso logramos encontrar un restaurante gay en la plaza principal! ¡Así que deja París por un día y explora otra parte de Francia!#travel #provins #gaytravel #france #lgbtravel #gayblogger #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Our last trip of the year and first trip of the Ne

Our last trip of the year and first trip of the New Year is to France! That’s right, on Sunday we are headed to France because Alfred has business there. As it is one of my favorite countries, I am excited to spend the New Year there. We might head to another destination during our stint or we might do some traveling through France by car before Alfred has to start working.Join me and find out! ¡Nuestro último viaje del año y el primer viaje del Año Nuevo es a Francia! Así es, el Domingo nos dirigimos a Francia porque Alfred tiene negocios allí. Como es uno de mis países favoritos, estoy emocionado de pasar el Año Nuevo allí. Podríamos dirigirnos a otro destino durante nuestro período o podríamos viajar por Francia en automóvil antes de que Alfred tenga que comenzar a trabajar. ¡Únete a mí y descúbrelo!#travel #france #europe #paris #travelblogger #gaytravel #lgbttravel #sigueme #mynormalgaylife

Merry Christmas, folks! We had a great day today!

Merry Christmas, folks! We had a great day today! Hope you all had a lovely time and get a couple more days of fun too! Have a magical time!Feliz Navidad, amigos de nuestra familia a la suya! ¡Tuvimos un gran día hoy! ¡Espero que todos la hayan pasado muy bien y que tengan un par de días más de diversión también! ¡Pásatelo bien!#gayman #gayguy #lgbt #gay #gayblogger #holidays #christmas #gayhot #husbands #mynormalgaylife

Merry Christmas from this thot to you!Feliz Navi

Merry Christmas from this thot to you!Feliz Navidad desde mi para ti!#gayguy #gayman #gayboy #gay #lgbt #gayhot #stud #mynormalgaylife

Who loves wine as much as I love wine? Well, if yo

Who loves wine as much as I love wine? Well, if you love wine then you definitely need to make it to the Burgundy region of France where you will find some of the best wines in the world. I've visited the small town of Beaune a few times now and my favorite wine ship is called Marche Aux Vins located right next door to the famous Hôtel-Dieu. You can take a wine tasting tour which can cover from 3-11, wines depending on the tasting you purchase and best of all is it is self-led. They have the wine set up for you to go at your own leisure. The shop is also situated in a former church and there's even a Merovingian aristocrat's casket in the cellar. It's truly an amazing experience. ¿Quién ama el vino tanto como yo amo el vino? Bueno, si amas el vino, definitivamente debes llegar a la región de Borgoña, Francia, donde encontrarás algunos de los mejores vinos del mundo. He visitado la pequeña ciudad de Beaune varias veces y mi barco de vino favorito se llama Marche Aux Vins, ubicado justo al lado del famoso Hôtel-Dieu. Puede realizar un recorrido de degustación de vinos que puede abarcar del 3 al 11, vinos dependiendo de la degustación que compre y lo mejor de todo es que es autodirigido. Tienen el vino preparado para que usted vaya a su propio ritmo. La tienda también está situada en una antigua iglesia e incluso hay un ataúd de aristócratas merovingios en el sótano. Es realmente una experiencia increíble.#travel #gaytravel #travelgay #beaune #burgundy #france #travelblogger #wine #mynormalgaylife #sigueme #gayviajeros

It’s my birthday and I must say I am pretty comf

It’s my birthday and I must say I am pretty comfortable with my age. I’m 32 which is the you gets I ever remember my father being and I’m happy with the way things have turned out so far. So happy birthday to me!! Sometimes the light in a bathroom can be so good! Don't tell me you aren't guilty of taking a selfie or two when you travel! Hands up for those who love a good selfie!Es mi cumpleaños y debo decir que estoy bastante cómodo con mi edad. Tengo 32 años, es lo que obtienes. Recuerdo que era mi padre y estoy feliz con la forma en que las cosas han resultado hasta ahora. ¡Feliz cumpleaños para mí! ¡A veces la luz en un baño puede ser tan buena! ¡No me digas que no eres culpable de tomarte una selfie o dos cuando viajas! ¡Manos arriba para aquellos que aman una buena selfie!#gayguy #gayman #gayhot #stud #traveler #gaytravel #sigueme #gay #mynormalgaylife

In Romania there is a small town called Sibiu with

In Romania there is a small town called Sibiu with which I very much fell in love. The town has put loads of effort into revitalization and preserving its historic buildings, squares, and walls. I will say it was pretty amazing walking along this old city wall that almost felt like a fairy tale.En Rumania hay un pequeño pueblo llamado Sibiu del que me enamoré mucho. La ciudad ha puesto mucho esfuerzo en revitalizar y preservar sus edificios históricos, plazas y murallas. Diré que fue bastante sorprendente caminar a lo largo de esta antigua muralla de la ciudad que casi parecía un cuento de hadas.#travel #romania #rumania #sigueme #gayviajero #gaytravel #traveler #travelblogger #easterneurope #mynormalgaylife

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