Everything You Need To Know To Make The Best Out Of Semana Santa
(Texto en Español abajo) Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s favorite vacation destinations that stands out for its wide variety of activities, beautiful beaches, friendly people, and inclusion. PV is undoubtedly a great place to visit during Semana Santa, a popular time for LGBTQ+ travelers. There are many reasons why you should visit this destination […]
Bimbo, Lala, and Fud A Mexican Culture Trilogy
Bimbo, Lala, and Fud A Mexican Culture Trilogy Bimbo, Lala, and Fud are not Eugene Field’s “Wyken, Blyken, and Nod,” sailing through your noggin in a wooden shoe. Those of you who have visited Mexico might recognize the brand names: Bimbo, the U.S. version of Wonder’s white bread; Lala, packager of dairy products; […]
New Orbitz Gay Site Features LGBTQIA Hotels With A Higher Standard: Or Does It?
New Orbitz Gay Site Features LGBTQIA Hotels With A Higher Standard: Or Does It? Have you seen the new relaunch of the gay website by Orbitz called Orbitz.com/Pride? Well here is what they claim “Among what’s new to Orbitz.com/Pride are hotels that meet a higher inclusivity standard. Hotels must meet criteria – such as staff […]
Realmente necesitamos ir a esa fiesta durante la crisis del Covid-19?
Mike Ryan, Director Ejecutivo de Emergencias Sanitarias de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), hablando en un debate de agosto de 2020, le pregunta a la generación más joven: “¿Realmente necesitan ir a esa fiesta? Las personas más jóvenes también deben tener en cuenta que tienen una responsabilidad ". ¿Por qué esta declaración? […]
WHO:Do We Really Need Gay Circuit Parties During The COVID 19 Crisis?
WHO:Do We Really Need Gay Circuit Parties During The COVID 19 Crisis? This question was asked by Mike Ryan, Executive Director at World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies, speaking in a August 2020 discussion asks the younger generation “Do you really need to go to that party? Younger people also need to take on board […]
Is Puerto Vallarta Safety More Than The US during COVID-19?
Is Puerto Vallarta Safety Than The US during COVID-19? Many travelers and part time residents report feeling safer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico than in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. This in spite of the fact the the number of cases in Mexico is rapidly rising. There will always be areas for improvement and […]
The New Progress Gay Flag
Gilbert Baker’s gay flag has been an internationally recognized symbol of the LGBTQ community since it first flew in San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza for Gay Pride Day, on June 25, 1978. However, more recently we have The New Progress Gay Flag design emerging. Gilbert died […]
Michael of Michael Lucas Entertainment Should Puerto Vallarta be reopening?
Michael of Michael Lucas Entertainment Should Puerto Vallarta be reopening? Reading all the things that have been written on social media lately, I was a bit hesitant about coming back to Puerto Vallarta. There are some crazy stories going online. I was really miserable in New York and really missing PV. However, I decided to […]
Gay Dating Apps deleting ethnicity filters
Gay Dating Apps deleting ethnicity filters. Grindr joins Scruff in removing the ethnicity filter on their gay social dating app. In a statement on June 1, 2020 on its twitter page Grindr says “We have decided to remove ethnicity filter from their next update release.” This is part of their committment to fight sexual racism […]
EMILIANO ZAPATA, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND GAY MEXICO RIGHTS
EMILIANO ZAPATA, FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND GAY MEXICO RIGHTS An Opinion Article By: Victor Adrian Aguirre Roman. We at GAYPV are happy to share the personal views of one of our national readers. As you would assume, this article does not necessarily express the views of GAYPV. A painting of Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, […]
In Colorado, Jared Polis Becomes First Openly Gay Elected Governor
Voters in Colorado have made Jared Polis the nation’s first openly gay elected governor. Polis speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about his plans while he’s in office. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: It’s not only women who made political history yesterday. In Colorado, Democrat Jared Polis has become the first openly gay person to be […]
Here Are Your 5 Go-To Outfits for Fall 2018
Here Are Your 5 Go-To Outfits for Fall 2018 After the relentless heat of summer, it’s hard not to be excited about fall. Especially since it means finally being able to wear more than a T-shirt and chinos so thin they’re practically see-through. So to get you amped up for this gloriously cool (and gloriously […]
Are Young Stars Changing the Way People Come Out?
Are Young Stars Changing the Way People Come Out? Coming out is a very personal process. Some shout it from the rooftops, others write letters to loved ones, some sit each family member down for a deep chat, while others never feel the need to formally come out at all. Now young stars are changing […]
Applying For Mexican Residency
While a tourist visa is all that is needed to buy a home in Puerto Vallarta, many people who purchase a home in Mexico consider applying for a temporary or permanent residency visa. The process to secure a Mexican residency visa can be a little lengthy, but overall is not difficult. The first step is […]
Puerto Vallarta Gay Travel The Economic Cost of Homophobia
Puerto Vallarta Gay Travel The Economic Cost of Homophobia. Anti-LGBT legislation is bad for a country not supporting the gay community, but just how bad? A new report from the Peter Tatchell Foundation highlights how the 71 countries that criminalize homosexuality are losing out on the economic advantages the more progressive nations enjoy. CMI’s 2017 […]