How Costa Rica Built Sustainable Travel Around Biodiversity

About: Comic-book nerd Wesley 'Wes' Hudson has been pining after his best friend, Nico, for as long as he can remember, and with the two of them heading off to separate colleges in a month, the time to confess his true feelings is running out. To make matters worse, Wes' dream job at his beloved safe space and local used book store, Once Upon a Page, is put at risk when a coffeeshop franchise shows interest in buying the space.

Monkeypox virus, bringing to seven the total number of patients infected with the dangerous virus. According to a report in the Independent, the most recent cases of the zoonotic disease which can be fatal in up to 10 percent of its victims, were among gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men, and who appeared to have contracted the disease in London. Monkeypox virus is endemic to central and western Africa, and U.K.

Well, today’s the day!Republican voters in North Carolina are currently hitting the polls to determine whether to make Madison Cawthorn a one term congressman. He’s facing seven challengers in today’s primary and things aren’t looking great for the young Nazi enthusiast.The AP reports:Several GOP leaders have turned away from the 26-year-old congressman, with some citing a series of unforced errors, such as calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug” after Russia invaded his country.

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin were meant to be used as digital cash. Instead, they’ve become popular as speculative investments. As well as being resource-intensive and inherently wasteful, cryptocurrencies are also incredibly volatile. Prices for the largest cryptocurrencies, bitcoin and ethereum, have both dropped by over 55% in six months, leading some to suggest that regulation is needed to contain the turmoil.

How I Make Photographs, by the famed conservationist and photographer David Yarrow, features 20 lessons on capturing wildlife on film. Learn about composition, perspective, using remotes, and pushing boundaries (safely). Yarrow shares examples of his own work to illustrate his lessons, including a leaping lion and the face of an inquisitive polar bear that appears so dangerously close that the viewer doesn’t know whether to cringe or reach out to touch the subject.

Elska, a project centered on traveling around the world, meeting some everyday local gay guys, and introducing them and their city to readers through honest photography and personal stories. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it!The latest documents a trip to Bern, Switzerland.Below, Liam shares exclusively with GayCities a selection of photos along with a bit of behind-the-scenes commentary about each.Bern is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited. It has the old-world charm of places like Lisbon and Stockholm, but without any of the grit beneath the surface.

Drag Race’s Gia Gunn threw shade at the queens who attended this year’s DragCon by stating she saw “0 beauty” at the event.

Yasmin Finney is set to star as a new version of Rose Tyler in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary series next year.

HE’S already made a string of hit documentaries for the BBC – now former footballer Rio Ferdinand is stepping in front of the camera again, this time with Amazon. The former Manchester United and England star turned telly pundit is currently making a trio of football-based investigations for the streaming giant.

existential threat to both the sovereignty of Ukraine and the rights of LGBTQ+ people.In his Feb. 24 speech, President Vladimir Putin used LGBTQ+ rights as a justification for his military operation, arguing that the West sought to destroy Russian “traditional values” with their “false values.”For some LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, the war is a call to arms — both in support of their homeland and in support of their rights.

extra queer time, schedule your visit during one of the many festivals or themed weekends and weeks.

A post shared by Willow Pill (@willowpillqueen)From the moment Willow Pill walked into the werkroom on season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, we all knew we were watching something special. The Denver queen was rocking platform flip-flops, a white miniskirt and a crop top reading “ANGLE” in glittery pink letters.

Brittney Griner’s lawyer has revealed that her current pre-trial detention has been extended by one month.

Rosie O’Donnell is in the midst of a long overdo career comeback.After appearing as the subway announcer in every episode of the latest season of Netflix‘s Russian Doll, she will next guest star in 10 episodes of Showtime’s American Gigolo, as well as eight episodes of Amazon’s A League of Their Own series, both of which are slated for 2022 releases.In addition to keeping us entertained and making us LOL for over three decades, the 60-year-old funny lady has dedicated herself to LGBTQ causes since coming out in January 2002 during a standup set at a charity event. “I’m a dyke!” she announced, though she later acknowledged it was an open secret among her peers.Speaking to Diane Sawyer about it afterward, O’Donnell said she felt the need to come out publicly to help bring attention to same-sex adoption issues.

The rollout for Rupaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 7 is in full force, and we can’t help but speculate on how our favorite winners will fare in what’s prospected to be an incredible showing of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. We don’t have any spoilers on how the queens did while filming this season (look to Reddit for such information if you dare), but here we’ll take a look at their past performances to see how these queens may fare in three of the most legendary Rupaul’s Drag Race challenges.Snatch Game is the kingmaker (or queenmaker, as it were) of Drag Race Challenges, so it’s no wonder that an All-Winner’s season would be stacked full of Snatch Game winners.

ABOVE; Everything Linda Simpson did on a lark in the '80s and '90s is now art.

Associated Press reports. Griner’s Russian lawyer Alexander Boikov told the wire the relatively short extension could indicate the case might be brought to trial soon, although there remain few details available about the case.“We did not receive any complaints about the detention conditions from our client,” Boikov said.Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury basketball team, faces up to 10 years in prison after vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were allegedly discovered in her luggage by Russian authorities as she entered the country in February.In March her detention had been extended to May 19. The Biden administration has called the detention unlawful and has said it's committed to taking the steps necessary to bring her home. Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, has called for Brittney’s release but asked for the public to respect their privacy as her case and the negotiations for her release continue.

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There are only five days until Madison Cawthorn‘s primary election, and it seems the entire Republican establishment (not to mention his primary opponents) want nothing more than to make his first term in Congress his last.And it could shape up to be an interesting five days, as there’s no indication the drip-drip release of politically damaging material has run dry.

Participants in the 2019 Kyiv Pride march in Ukraine (Pic: Kyiv Pride / Victor Vysochin / @arrideo.photography)

Yungblud has made good on his promise to paint the pride flag on a Polish street after pledging to do so in 2020.The singer-songwriter posted a video on his social media platforms yesterday (May 11) that shows him painting the colours of the LGBTQIA+ flag on a street outside the Expo XXI venue in Warsaw where he’d played a show on Tuesday evening (May 10).Footage shows Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – shouting “never ever change who you are” to fans who were huddled outside watching him paint.It comes nearly two years after Harrison responded to a fan’s tweet. The fan wrote: “I’m jealous cause I live in Poland.

Pussy Riot, made an escape from her home country that reads like a modern spy thriller.Disguised as a food delivery worker and leaving her cell phone behind, Alyokhina evaded police attention as she left her friend’s Moscow apartment, the artist told The New York Times.From there, Alyokhina, 33, caught a ride with a friend who took her to the border of Belarus, from where she eventually made her way into Lithuania. But getting across that second border proved to be a challenge. The first time she attempted to cross it, she was held for hours by Belarusian border guards who eventually sent her back.

survey, LGBTQ travelers have been craving their next great getaway, ranking domestic trips among the top activities. With over 500 Amtrak destinations throughout the country, train travel makes getting there easier than ever.  The Northeast Corridor’s Acela connects Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City (along with Boston, New Haven, and Wilmington) with faster travel times, spacious comfortable seats, and plenty of legroom so you’ll arrive well-rested for the festivities.Travelers increasingly rely on technology for easy and flexible bookings and quick access to itineraries and points of interest. For example, Amtrak’s mobile app enables riders to book and modify travel, board contact-free with e-ticketing, check train status and service alerts, or text in real-time with an agent.Safe, stress-free travel is the name of the game.

faced criticism over its policies on pro-Russia content.

A post shared by Hey Qween (@heyqweentv) There’s a new reality TV competition due to hit screens this Friday.GoGo For The Gold comes from the makers of Hey Qween! The show, hosted by comedian and singer Jonny McGovern, features 12 go-go boys from around the country. They will be judged by a panel of “Gogo Gods”, as they compete for a $10k prize and the title of “America’s #1 Champion Gogo Superstar Star.”Related: Fubar had the hottest go-go dancers in LA. Let’s keep it that way.Going by the trailer, which dropped yesterday, the format looks pretty similar to RuPaul’s Drag Race, but with go-go dancers.

Virgin Atlantic and San Francisco Travel Association are launching a competition to give one lucky drag performer the chance to go on a “trip of a lifetime”.

Tyler Leslight cemented his name into Australian racing history on Tuesday when he became the first out transgender jockey to win a top class race.It was Leslight’s first time riding at a TAB card event. Leslight won the race riding atop Fire King in the 1,200 metre sprint at Mackay Racecourse.“I knew the horse was a good chance but I never looked at the TAB odds, I don’t do that because it just goes to your head,” Leslight told News Corp.Even better for Leslight was the fact that the race was broadcast on television meaning his grandfather could watch him win. “My pop used to train and he would have been sitting at his mate’s place watching it. He hasn’t been able to watch my races until now because they have all been non-Tab meetings and not broadcast on TV,” he told News Corp.Leslight took his first ever win at a non-TAB race in Gladstone April 16, when he rode Fab’s Cowboy to victory.

Rick Riordan, author of the popular YA adventure novel series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is speaking out amid backlash in casting one of his characters in Disney+’s upcoming series adaptation.

Where have you seen him: War & Peace, His Dark Materials, Ready Player One, Rocketman, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.Where have you seen him: This is his debut role.Where have you seen her: This is her debut role.Where have you seen him: This is his debut role.Where have you seen him: This is his debut role.Where have you seen her: This is her debut role.Where have you seen them: This is their debut role.Where have you seen him: Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans, Game of Thrones, Where is Anne Frank, Penny Dreadful, and Doom Patrol.Where have you seen him: This is his debut role.Where have you seen her: Call the Midwife.Where have you seen her: This is her debut role.Where have you seen him: The Personal History of David Copperfield, Fresh Meat, Cucumber, Banana and Atlanta.Where have you seen her: The Crown, Green Wing, The Favourite, Peep Show, The Father, Hot Fuzz, Flowers, Fleabag, Accused, and Broadchurch.Where have you seen her: Cuckoo, This Way Up, Doctors, The Trouble with Maggie Cole, and Feel Good.Where have you seen him: The Dropout, QI, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Blackadder, Gosford Park, V for Vendetta, The Hobbit film series, and Love & Friendship.

Femme to your list of most anticipated upcoming films, because this revenge thriller is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.Actors Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Candyman) and George MacKay (Wolf) are set to star, Variety reports.Femme focuses on Jules (Stewart-Jarrett), a drag queen who’s the victim of a homophobic attack that leaves his life and career in ruins. Shortly thereafter, he discovers an opportunity for revenge when he spots one of his attackers, Preston (MacKay), in a gay sauna.

Neighbours star Hannah Martin and was involved in several high profile storylines including the death of her mum Julie.The actress was eight years old in 1992 when she first appeared on the show as Hannah Martin, and played the character for seven years until 1999.But since then she has ditched acting and taken a very different path in life.Rebecca tried her hand at being model in the earlies 2000s - which saw her feature in a number of steamy photoshoots, including posing provocatively in a boob-baring suede halter top and a belt-like mini-skirt.She also returned to Neighbours for a brief cameo in 2005 and starred in a few episodes of Coronation Street in 2002 as an Aussie backpacker who lived with Les Battersby. After moving away from acting she had a full-time job as a receptionist at Warner Bros Records.

The appointment of Matt Dorsey May 9 as the first gay supervisor of District 6 marked the official beginning of the race for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors seat on the November election. At least two Black transgender leaders are planning to also compete for a four-year term representing the city's South of Market, Treasure Island, and Mission Bay neighborhoods.Queer San Francisco Democratic Party Chair Honey Mahogany told the Bay Area Reporter Monday that they plan to pull papers to run for the supervisor seat within the coming weeks.

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A post shared by Ross Mathews (@helloross)RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Ross Mathews has tied the knot with his partner, Wellinthon Garcia. The men got married on Saturday in Mexico.

ABOVE: Bruno Alcantara, who appears in Boy Culture: The Series (which, after all this time is possibly coming out ... maybe this year? Maybe?).

Wandering eyes almost got one Reddit user into trouble recently, and now he’s wondering how to handle being caught checking a guy out.This user, whom we’ll dub Looky Lou, said he was walking up a flight of stairs at a train station when an older gentleman breezed past him. And Lou took the opportunity to take a look at this gent’s caboose.“Unbeknownst to me, his son was behind me, and as he passed me, the next thing I heard was the kid say, ‘Dad, that dude’s looking at your a**.’ I clearly wasn’t being as subtle as I thought,” Lou recalled. “I could hear them having a laugh about it as they walked away.

Pop icon Lady Gaga has released her emotional video for her new track, Hold My Hand.

Jeopardy!, but now it has come to an end.Roach, a lesbian and one of several stellar out contestants the show has had recently, saw her winning streak end in the episode that aired Friday. She lost by a single dollar to challenger Danielle Maurer.Maurer, a digital marketing manager from Peachtree Corners, Ga., finished in first place with $15,600 while Roach, a tutor from Toronto, came in second with $15,599.Roach was in the lead with $19,200 heading into Final Jeopardy!, wagered $3,601, and did not respond correctly, while Maurer, who had $11,400 going into the round, wagered $4,200 and did provide the correct response.The category was USA, and the clue was “These two mayors gave their names to a facility built on the site of an old racetrack owned by Coca-Cola magnate Asa Candler.” The correct response was “Who are William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson?” Both were mayors of Atlanta, and the facility is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.But Roach’s run on Jeopardy! was a great one.

the Trevor Project earlier this week, the LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention and mental health organization found that there has been an upward trend in suicidal thoughts among queer youth, many of whom are trans youth and queer youth of color.“The Trevor Project’s research demonstrates that suicidal thoughts have trended upward among LGBTQ young people over the last three years, making our life-saving work all the more important. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated,” said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project, in a press release.The findings are part of the group’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, which included responses from almost 34,000 LGBTQ+ youth across the country between the ages of 13 and 24.

bombardment of Ukraine, it’s easy to forget that those with chronic diseases have been cut off from their lifesaving medications.There’s been somewhat of an inability of health care providers to reach local communities in the country because of the destruction and dangers precipitated by the war. For that reason, among its other duties, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), an independent agency of the U.S.

Drag artists and performers from all corners of the world and several eras of RuPaul’s Drag Race are set to unite for a one-of-a-kind series, Bring Back My Girls. The special drag extravaganza is going to be filmed at DragCon LA 2022 and will feature panels of queens hosted by none other than Drag Race […]

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KyivPride and Warsaw Pride will march together in Poland for the “peace and freedom” of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country earlier this year.

Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role. Incumbent Jen Psaki is set to leave the post next week.Jean-Pierre takes on the role as the White House faces an uphill battle to help Democrats hold onto the House and Senate in this fall’s midterm elections, and as the administration struggles to address Americans’ concerns about soaring inflation and the state of the economy.

Rick Earl Stokes, famously "the other gay candidate" who ran against Harvey Milk for San Francisco supervisor in 1977, died May 3. He was 87.Mr. Stokes died in San Francisco after a brief battle with congestive heart failure, according to an obituary prepared by Curtis Jensen, director of marketing and graphics for Steamworks, the gay bathhouse location in Berkeley of which Mr.

A vacation is supposed to be a break, a time for rest and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the real world. But when it comes to planning a trip, that break can easily turn into its own stressor, weighing on your mind and eating up your time. Depending on your destination, coordinating all the moving parts involved in planning a trip — hotels, transportation, itineraries, tours, etc. — can be a huge hassle. That’s where travel agents like Jim Anastos come in.

A leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion suggesting justices are poised to overturn abortion rights has left LGBTQ+ advocacy groups fearful that same-sex marriage could also be at risk.

Calaveras County in the Sierra Nevada foothills gets its name from the Spanish word for skulls. Early Spanish explorers reported seeing skulls of Native Americans along what is now called the Calaveras River. But it was gold, not skulls that would put the region on the map.