A Queens’ Museum in Great Britain

There is more than one Queen in England. And soon their histories will find national representation. Queer Britain is working to establish the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum.  With an anticipated opening in 2021, the brick- and-mortar museum will host permanent and temporary exhibits, with an innovative digital presence.  It will feature objects and records … Continue reading A Queens’ Museum in Great Britain

NYC Celebrates Furry octoBEARfeast

Photo: Dick Mitchell,  Model: Gio Before winter hibernation, New York City bears are having a ball, and you’re invited to flaunt your PETA-approved fur for a good cause.   For the first time, the city’s LGBT Community Center (commonly called "the Center") is expanding their popular gay bear dance party, Fur Ball, into octoBEARfest:  “a week-long … Continue reading NYC Celebrates Furry octoBEARfeast

The Week in Travel (9/21/12)

The world of travel moves fast!   Let’s keep up–together.   On Fridays,  Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *What's the best place to wear skinny jeans, thick-rimmed glasses and a precisely-trimmed messy beard? Sorry Williamsburg, but the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles has been named "America's Best Hipster Neighborhood."  (via Forbes) *Your … Continue reading The Week in Travel (9/21/12)