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15 Amazing Places in Eastern Europe You Need To Visit

May 22, 2018September 18, 2018 J. Harvey 3414 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 1979 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 3431 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 1861 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 9568 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 3071 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 4341 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 4770 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 3992 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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Hey people! I’ll get back to mixing in some My

Hey people! I’ll get back to mixing in some My Normal Gay Life content soon that includes travel, projects, and life updates. But right now this is an important piece of my life. We’ve gotta do what we can to spread information. Screen shot this and share it with your followers. ¡Hola a todos! Pronto volveré a mezclar algunos contenidos de My Normal Gay Life que incluyen viajes, proyectos y actualizaciones de la vida. Pero en este momento esta es una pieza importante de mi vida. Tenemos que hacer lo que podamos para difundir información. Captura de pantalla esto y compártelo con tus seguidores.#gayblogger #blm #blacklivesmatters #racisljustice #travelblogger #mynormalgaylife

Thanks @mr.benfield for sharing this great list of

Thanks @mr.benfield for sharing this great list of Black led LGBT+ organizations. Show them support by following then on ALL social media or by making a donation of any quantity. Most organizations have wishlists too of things they need. Let’s elevate black queer voices! Gracias @ mr.benfield por compartir esta gran lista de organizaciones LGBT + lideradas por Afro-Americanos. Muéstreles apoyo siguiéndolos en TODAS las redes sociales o haciendo una donación de cualquier cantidad. La mayoría de las organizaciones también tienen listas de deseos de las cosas que necesitan. ¡Elevemos las voces Afro-Americanos queer!#blm #blacklivesmatter #gayblogger #travelblogger #lgbt #mynormalgaylife

Just like the protests, this is intended to disrup

Just like the protests, this is intended to disrupt your ideas of what is normal and bring attention to an issue many Americans face everyday. I won’t make this about myself by posting pictures of me with face paint or whatever as so many other people have done in an effort to maintain their “aesthetic.” This isn’t about my aesthetic and the second you claim to be worried about that then you reveal you’re simply taking advantage of the plight of people of color for your social media Likes.Racial injustice and discrimination in America is rampant and people of color, most often specifically African Americans, are targeted and treated to harsh extremes ...often being murdered in the process. The criminal justice system and the threshold for arrest and detention are applied unequally depending on the color of one’s skin in this country. It needs to stop.It’s time to stand and demand change from our governments. Police reform needs to happen now. #blm #blacklivesmatter #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

With the state of the world currently what it is,

With the state of the world currently what it is, travel doesn’t seem like it’ll be back to normal for some time. There is no vaccine, there isn’t a treatment, and there is no cure yet. Alfred and I are hoping to head out on a few road trips this summer but, when it comes down to it, there will be far fewer trips for the foreseeable future. Sooooo, it’s time to adapt and make the best of it! I don’t depend on the blog for my income and I am not beholden to any company. If I endorse a company, it’s because I truly love or believe in that company. I’m not constantly taking on sponsorships and that makes My Normal Gay Life a dynamic entity. Just as my life changes and I adapt, so must My Normal Gay Life. We are doing lots of home projects and stuff these days and I am going to start sharing that content with you all now. Get ready for more vlog videos where I discuss issues we are facing among other topics, more cooking demos, and more content geared towards other aspects of my life. And as always, thanks for sticking with me on this journey! Con el estado del mundo actualmente como es, viajar no parece que volverá a la normalidad por algún tiempo. No hay vacuna, no hay tratamiento y todavía no hay cura. Alfred y yo esperamos emprender algunos viajes por carretera este verano, pero, a fin de cuentas, habrá muchos menos viajes en el futuro previsible. Así que, ¡es hora de adaptarse y aprovecharlo al máximo! No dependo del blog para mis ingresos y no estoy en deuda con ninguna empresa. Si apruebo una empresa, es porque realmente amo o creo en esa empresa. No estoy constantemente aceptando patrocinios y eso hace de My Normal Gay Life una entidad dinámica. Así como mi vida cambia y me adapto, también debe hacerlo My Normal Gay Life. Estamos haciendo muchos proyectos caseros y cosas en estos días y voy a comenzar a compartir ese contenido con todos ustedes ahora. Prepárese para más videos de vlogs donde discuta los problemas que enfrentamos entre otros temas, más demostraciones de cocina y más contenido orientado a otros aspectos de mi vida. Y como siempre, ¡gracias por seguir conmigo en este viaje!#gayblogger #travelblogger

One of my favorite stops in Joshua Tree was the Be

One of my favorite stops in Joshua Tree was the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum. It's a working salon where you can go get your hair done but you can also explore the history of beauty! Jeff Hafler owns and curates everything inside this small museum and will welcome you right inside to take a look around. It's so kitschy and totally worth checking out!Una de mis paradas favoritas en Joshua Tree fue el Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum. ¡Es un salón de trabajo donde puedes arreglarte el cabello pero también puedes explorar la historia de la belleza! Jeff Hafler posee y cura todo lo que hay dentro de este pequeño museo y te dará la bienvenida para que puedas echar un vistazo. ¡Es tan cursi y vale la pena echarle un vistazo!#travel #gayguy #gayman #lgbt #gaystud #travelblogger #joshuatree #california #mynormalgaylife

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Cret

The largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete is called Knossos and was once the center of the Minoan civilization. Who knows, perhaps the Minotaur one terrorized in some part of this humongous palace complex. It is also considered one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. If you ever visit Crete, make sure to find the time to visit this archaeological marvel.El sitio arqueológico más grande de la Edad de Bronce en Creta se llama Knossos y alguna vez fue el centro de la civilización minoica. Quién sabe, quizás el Minotauro aterrorizó en alguna parte de este enorme palacio. También se considera una de las ciudades más antiguas de toda Europa. Si alguna vez visita Creta, asegúrese de encontrar el tiempo para visitar esta maravilla arqueológica.#travel #crete #knossos #archaeology #bbctravel #travelblogger #traveler #gayblogger #travelpics #mynormalgaylife

Alfred's favorite activity to do while on holiday

Alfred's favorite activity to do while on holiday is to lay on the beach with a beer in hand. And I can't really blame him. Sometimes the best thing in the world is to relax and do nothing...it's even better if you can do it on the beach. And our favorite beach destination is Puerto Vallarta!La actividad favorita de Alfred para hacer durante las vacaciones es tumbarse en la playa con una cerveza en la mano. Y realmente no puedo culparlo. A veces, lo mejor del mundo es relajarse y no hacer nada ... es aún mejor si puedes hacerlo en la playa. ¡Y nuestro destino de playa favorito es Puerto Vallarta!#travel #puertovallarta #mexico #lgbt #gaytravel #travelgay #traveler #gaytraveler #travelblogger #gayblogger #gayman #gayguy #gaystud #mynormalgaylife

A lot of people I know complain that the gym isn’t open during this pandemic and, honestly, it comes off as so absurd and detached from reality. Realistically, gyms are gross places during normal times. They’re breeding grounds for germs and viruses...and there isn’t really a good way to ensure they are safe. People sweating and huffing and puffing in an enclosed space seems like the perfect recipe for an outbreak. During this pandemic, I’ve worked a lot in my garden and on my property and it’s been good for my fitness. I’ve not gained a single pound and actually lost a couple. There are always creative ways to stay fit! Remember...you’re not social distancing for yourself necessarily but for all the people you care about who might die if exposed to this virus. Mucha gente que conozco se queja de que el gimnasio no está abierto durante esta pandemia y, sinceramente, parece tan absurdo y distante de la realidad. Siendo realistas, los gimnasios son lugares asquerosos durante los tiempos normales. Son caldo de cultivo para gérmenes y virus ... y no hay realmente una buena manera de garantizar su seguridad. La gente sudando y resoplando en un espacio cerrado parece ser la receta perfecta para un brote. Durante esta pandemia, he trabajado mucho en mi jardín y en mi propiedad y ha sido bueno para mi estado físico. No he ganado una sola libra y en realidad he perdido una dos. ¡Siempre hay formas creativas de mantenerse en forma! Recuerda ... no estás necesariamente distanciado social de ti mismo sino de todas las personas que te importan que podrían morir si se exponen a este virus.#home #lumberjack #home #homework #lifestyle #gayman #gayguy #lgbt #gaymuscle #gayhot #mynormalgaylife

It's always fun to wander down to a beach and just

It's always fun to wander down to a beach and just walk for a while with the person you care for most in the world. I love it when the beach is empty and we can actually hear the crashing waves and just sort of feel the earth around us. Not very many distractions...just be.Siempre es divertido pasear por la playa y caminar un rato con la persona que más te importa en el mundo. Me encanta cuando la playa está vacía y podemos escuchar las olas rompiendo y sentir la tierra a nuestro alrededor. No hay muchas distracciones ... solo sé.#travel #gaytravel #lgbt #husbands #gayblogger #traveoblogger #california #gayman #gayguy #mynornalgaylife

Look at my handsome man! Believe it or not, Alfred

Look at my handsome man! Believe it or not, Alfred and I have actually always been quite the homebodies. I know we are typically popping off on this adventure or that but we really do love being home. Annnnnnnd this Pandemic has us re-examining our life and priorities. What we’ve discovered is we are absolutely in love with our home and property in Raleigh, NC and we want to spend more time making it an amazing place to be. For a good half of this time in social distancing mode, we’ve worked every spare minute in our garden and so much has happened!!! Get ready for some new...different content then normal! Love ya!Mira a mi hombre guapo! Lo creas o no, Alfred y yo siempre hemos sido bastante hogareños. Sé que generalmente estamos saliendo de esta aventura o de eso, pero realmente nos encanta estar en casa. Y pues, esta pandemia nos obliga a reexaminar nuestra vida y nuestras prioridades. Lo que descubrimos es que estamos absolutamente enamorados de nuestra casa y propiedad en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, y queremos pasar más tiempo haciendo que sea un lugar increíble para estar. Durante una buena mitad de este tiempo en el modo de distanciamiento social, ¡trabajamos cada minuto libre en nuestro jardín y han pasado muchas cosas! ¡Prepárate para algo nuevo ... contenido diferente de lo normal! ¡Te amo!#gayman #gardening #guyswithplants #lgbt #home #garden #gaygardener #gayblogger #jardin #mynormalgaylife

A few years ago, I was invited to participate in a

A few years ago, I was invited to participate in a press trip in Romania. We boarded a bus and traveled all around the country to see so many different sights. While the press trip itself was a bit of a disaster, I certainly am happy I was able to experience this beautiful country. A friend of mine shot this photo of me during the trip when we were looking out over a beautiful valley. I think my favorite part of the entire press trip was seeing these incredible views!Hace unos años, fui invitado a participar en un viaje de prensa en Rumania. Abordamos un autobús y viajamos por todo el país para ver tantos lugares de interés diferentes. Si bien el viaje de prensa en sí fue un desastre, ciertamente estoy feliz de haber podido experimentar este hermoso país. Un amigo mío tomó esta foto mía durante el viaje cuando estábamos mirando un hermoso valle. ¡Creo que mi parte favorita de todo el viaje de prensa fue ver estas increíbles vistas!#travel #romania #gaytravel #europe #travelblogger #gayMan #gayguy #lgbt #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

In pretty much every major European city that I vi

In pretty much every major European city that I visit, I find a carousel somewhere. I think they are such fun and always want to ride them but feel a little ridiculous since I am a grown man. Would you ride the carousel given the opportunity?En casi todas las principales ciudades Europeas que visito, encuentro un carrusel en alguna parte. Creo que son muy divertidos y siempre quiero montarlos, pero me siento un poco ridículo ya que soy un hombre adulto. ¿Viajarías en el carrusel si tuvieras la oportunidad?#travel #fun #childhood #whimsical #gaytravel #travelgay #lgbttravel #traveler #gaytraveler #followme #travelgram #europe #carousel #travelblogger #gayblogger #sigueme #gayviajeros #viajeros #followme #mynormalgaylife

Taking this time in in self-distancing mode to spe

Taking this time in in self-distancing mode to spend some quality time with the pets. As you can see, Fiyero is definitely thrilled about it all. But in all seriousness, I’ve really enjoyed being around them more and working on our home a lot more. It’s been nice. This is definitely going to a bigger part of my life from here forward so get ready for that new content!Tomando este tiempo en modo de distanciamiento personal para pasar un tiempo de calidad con las mascotas. Como puede ver, Fiyero definitivamente está encantado con todo. Pero con toda seriedad, realmente disfruté estar cerca de ellos y trabajar mucho más en nuestra casa. Ha sido lindo Esto definitivamente va a ser una parte más importante de mi vida de aquí en adelante, ¡así que prepárate para ese nuevo contenido!#covid19 #gayman #gayguy #cats #gaymuscle #lgbt #gaystud #beefy #homelife #gayblogger #mynormalgaylife

If you want to see an incredibly vast quantity of

If you want to see an incredibly vast quantity of ancient ruins dating back thousands of years then you must visit the island of Delos. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list and for good reason. I've never seen so many ancient ruins. You can walk up to pretty much everything you see and walk through ancient homes...down ancient streets, and imagine what these palaces and temples might have looked like. It's only a short boat ride from Mykonos to Delos...if you go, be respectful and don't do anything that might harm the ruins. I saw so many people pretending the place was a playground.Si desea ver una increíble cantidad de ruinas antiguas que datan de miles de años, debe visitar la isla de Delos. Está inscrito en la lista del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO y por una buena razón. Nunca he visto tantas ruinas antiguas. Puedes caminar hasta casi todo lo que ves y caminar a través de casas antiguas ... por calles antiguas e imaginar cómo podrían haber sido estos palacios y templos. Es solo un corto viaje en bote desde Mykonos a Delos ... si vas, sé respetuoso y no hagas nada que pueda dañar las ruinas. Vi tanta gente fingiendo que el lugar era un patio de recreo.#travel #greece #delos #unesco #gaytravel #travelblogger #mynormalgaylife

The last trip I took feels like it happened a year

The last trip I took feels like it happened a year ago which is crazy because it was only about 1 month ago. One great memory from our trip to California was experiencing the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway together with our friends that took us from the Coachella Valley to the top of San Jacinto Peak while offering 360 views of the Chino Canyon. Yep, the cable car rotates as it travels over 2.5 miles. The craziest part was going from fairly warm and pleasant weather to approximately 13 degree temperatures and snow. What an awesome experience!El último viaje que hice parece que sucedió hace un año, lo cual es una locura porque fue hace solo 1 mes. Un gran recuerdo de nuestro viaje a California fue experimentar el Teleférico de Palm Springs junto con nuestros amigos que nos llevaron desde el Valle de Coachella hasta la cima del Pico San Jacinto mientras ofrecían 360 vistas del Cañón Chino. Sí, el teleférico gira a medida que viaja más de 2.5 millas. La parte más loca fue pasar de un clima bastante cálido y agradable a temperaturas de aproximadamente 13 grados y nieve. ¡Qué experiencia tan maravillosa!#gaytravel #gayman #lgbt #palmsprings #travelblogger #gayhot #gaystud #traveller #california #mynormalgaylife

When I visited the island of Crete in Greece, I wa

When I visited the island of Crete in Greece, I was super excited to visit a place that features so prominently in Greek mythology. It quickly became one of my favorite places in Greece as I traveled across the island by buy visiting places such as Chania, Iraklio, Vai, and Sitia. At one point, I convinced a few friends to go with me to check out the world's oldest olive tree in Ano Veuves (it's more than 2000 years old). We stopped to taste wine afterwards and got to walk through a beautiful olive grove. Moments like this make me very happy!Cuando visité la isla de Creta en Grecia, estaba muy emocionado de visitar un lugar que ocupa un lugar tan destacado en la mitología griega. Rápidamente se convirtió en uno de mis lugares favoritos en Grecia cuando viajé por la isla comprando lugares de visita como Chania, Iraklio, Vai y Sitia. En un momento, convencí a algunos amigos para que me acompañaran a ver el olivo más antiguo del mundo en Ano Veuves (tiene más de 2000 años). Luego nos detuvimos para probar el vino y caminamos por un hermoso olivar. ¡Momentos como este me hacen muy feliz!#travel #gaytravel #travelblogger #crete #greece #bbctravel #mynormalgaylife

As you walk around Barcelona, you'll notice this f

As you walk around Barcelona, you'll notice this flag hanging from people's balconies and windows. You'll see stickers and decals of it plastered in various places. This is the flag of Catalunya and represents an identity that is distinct from that of the Spaniards. For many, the flag represents a desire for independence from the Spanish government. The capital of this region is Barcelona and the region is also an economic powerhouse serving as an international cultural center and major tourist destination. If you visit Barcelona, be sure to explore as many of its neighborhoods as you can. Some of my favorites include Eixample, Gracia, the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Poble-Sec.Mientras caminas por Barcelona, notarás esta bandera colgando de los balcones y ventanas de los edificios. Verás calcomanías en varios lugares. Esta es la bandera de Catalunya y representa una identidad distinta de la de los españoles. Para muchos, la bandera representa un deseo de independencia del gobierno español. La capital de esta región es Barcelona y la región también es una potencia económica que sirve como un centro cultural internacional y un importante destino turístico. Si visitas Barcelona, asegúrate de explorar tantos barrios como puedas. Algunos de mis favoritos incluyen Eixample, Gracia, el Barrio Gótico, El Born y Poble-Sec.#travel #travelblogger #barcelona #gracia #catalunya #gaytravel #mynormalgaylife

Yes, one time we actually made it to the equator w

Yes, one time we actually made it to the equator which was quite a fun experience. I mean, who doesn't want to jump from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere or feel as though you are standing at the center of the Earth? In Ecuador just outside Quito there are two places marking the equator. One, called La Mitad del Mundo has a giant monument dedicated to the equator...but in reality it was determined by the French in 1736 and they were wrong. Using modern technology, it was determined the actual equator is located approximately 250 yards away (a 5 minute drive) and another museum called Inti Nan marks its location. That's where this photo was taken. We visited both sites in any case and had a lot of fun doing it!#travel #ecuador #equator #latinamerica #travelblogger #husbands #gaytravel #lgbt #gayman #mynormalgaylife

We are definitely heading into the warmest portion

We are definitely heading into the warmest portion of the year...it's basically summer! I cannot wait to head to a pool and the beach this year and just relax. When we visit PTown each year, we really enjoy heading to the pool at the Boat Slip during the day and just whiling away the hours doing nothing. It's also a lot of fun because there are always vividly colored tubes to lay around in. I cannot wait to get back this year!Definitivamente nos dirigimos a la parte más cálida del año ... ¡es básicamente verano! No puedo esperar para ir a una piscina y la playa este año y simplemente relajarme. Cuando visitamos PTown cada año, realmente disfrutamos de ir a la piscina en el Boat Slip durante el día y simplemente pasar las horas sin hacer nada. También es muy divertido porque siempre hay tubos de colores vivos para colocar. ¡No puedo esperar para volver este año!#gaytravel #ptown #lgbt #gayblogger #travelblogger #gayman #gayhot #gaystud #gaymuscle #mynormalgaylife

The Cloister of St. Trophime was one of the first

The Cloister of St. Trophime was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites I made a concerted effort to visit. Located in Arles, France, at the starting point of the Via Tolosana to Santiago de Compostela, this cloister and church are adorned with Romanesque sculpture work. In fact, it is one of the few places in the world where you can see Romanesque sculpture in its original location and well-preserved. The city of Arles is full of Roman ruins and Romanesque architecture and features. Together, a wealth of history is waiting for you to discover.El Claustro de St. Trophime fue uno de los primeros sitios del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO que hice un esfuerzo concertado para visitar. Ubicado en Arles, Francia, en el punto de partida de la Via Tolosana a Santiago de Compostela, este claustro e iglesia están adornados con obras de escultura románica. De hecho, es uno de los pocos lugares del mundo donde se puede ver la escultura románica en su ubicación original y bien conservada. La ciudad de Arles está llena de ruinas romanas y de arquitectura y características románicas. Juntos, una gran cantidad de historia está esperando que descubras.#travel #France #arles #unesco #travelblogger #gaytravel #bbctravel #travelblog #postcardsfromtheworld #ilovetravel #mynormalgaylife

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