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Best Vacation Ideas for New Couples
Best Vacation Ideas for New Couples
Ah, the start of a new romance. It’s a wondrous stage wherein you feel that you’re the first two people to have found love in the history of the world. You’ve taken all the first steps; stayed up too late talking about your childhood, meeting the parents, sex with the lights on. What a time to be alive! This may be well and good, but you’re ready to level up, dammit. You feel comfortable, secure in your newfound relationship bliss that the inevitable next step is to plan a trip.
Unbeknownst to the newly swooned, a vacation can be the best or worst thing for a new couple, it’s all in how you navigate it. You want to avoid testing the relationship, but it will surely be put to the test. You want to get out of your comfort zone, yet desire the effortlessness you feel with one another at home. From the honeymoon stage to falling in love to getting comfortable these tried vacation ideas are here for you.
BARCELONA
Suggested for: The Hungry History Buffs
It’s true, Barcelona is as blissful as rumors suggest. A city that oozes charm, Barcelona is the perfect destination for a new couple. The views and the culture will amaze you! Stroll the streets of the Gothic Quarter, taking frequent tapas breaks. Shop with a gelato in hand on Las Ramblas. Revel in the pivotal, grandeur of the architecture. Go full tourist by jumping on a Hop On- Hop Off bus tour to see the city in its entirety. Be sure to take a night walking tour of the city where you will learn about Barcelona’s history, with a few ghost stories sprinkled in for good measure. And, definitely end off an evening by drinking cheap wine accompanied by fantastic live music at the Harlem Jazz Club. If you needed any more convincing, Barcelona is also a city that believes in the siesta, need I say more?
BACKPACKING ACROSS VIETNAM
Suggested for: The Adventurous Couple
Remember those early first dates? The time your SO treated you to the best pho in the city? Now it’s time to try the OG. Starting in the south of Vietnam, procure yourself a sturdy motorbike. Travel through the towns of the Mekong Delta eventually making your way to Ho Chi Minh city to take in the rich culture of Vietnam. Pick up new hobbies, like kiteboarding in Mui Ne, snorkeling or scuba diving in Nha Trang. Using a bicycle as transportation, explore the charming town of Hoi An where you can also drink snake wine by night and have clothes made by day. Let yourself get lost in the overwhelming, bustling streets of Hanoi. Put your motorbike to the test as you ride the ever winding roads that make up the Hai Van Pass. All this before completing your journey in the Northern town of Sa Pa, where you can trek in Lord of the Rings-worthy mountains with the opportunity to stay with a welcoming Hmong Tribe family.
ALL-INCLUSIVE IN CUBA
Suggested for: The Relaxation Seekers
Three syllables: treat yo-self. The all-inclusive exists for a reason, take advantage! Beaches – like the people – in Cuba are some of the best around. Enjoy Cuban cocktails with a side of clear water and more sun than you know what to do with. But, don’t hesitate to leave your resort. While iconic towns like Havana are worthy of a lengthy visit, Varadero is also a wonderful place to stop by. You can look forward to unexpected live music, handmade artistry, and the coolest car sightings. Bonus: if you catch wind that the Buena Vista Social Club is playing at a city nearby, take it as a sign that that is what you are meant to do that evening.
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
Suggested for: The Nature Lovers
The second largest country in the world, but the most beautiful. OK, yes, I’m completely biased. One of the (many) amazing things about Canada is the difference in scenery from province to province. Equally beautiful, the West and East Coasts vary in basic culture. If you are looking to see some of the West, the Canadian Rockies are a must. With an expansive opportunity to hike and see wildlife, explore in awe the jaw-dropping natural beauty of Canada on the Icefields Parkway. Banff is home to some of the most electric blue lakes in Canada. If you get your energy from nature, the Canadian Rockies will definitely excite you. A stunning, romantic vacation for the nature loving couple.
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New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee throws support behind transgender non-discrimination bill
New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee throws support behind transgender non-discrimination bill
NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, released the following statement celebrating the New Hampshire House Judiciary’s vote to recommend HB 1319, which would add gender identity protections to the state’s non-discrimination law, for passage.
“Today members of the New Hampshire Judiciary Committee joined faith leaders, public safety officials, businesses, and bipartisan politicians in rallying for the passage of non-discrimination protections for transgender people in the state,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President of CEO of GLAAD. “New Hampshire state lawmakers sent a clear message that nobody should have to live in fear of being fired from their job because of who they are and for reasons that have nothing to do with job performance.”
HB 1319 has been gaining momentum with strong bipartisan support in both chambers, law enforcement, and faith and business leaders across the state. Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in New England that has not passed transgender inclusive non-discrimination protections.
February 27, 2018
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Javier Muñoz Receives HRC’s Visibility Award in Philadelphia
Javier Muñoz Receives HRC’s Visibility Award in Philadelphia
Trans Photography Under Attack In Peru
Trans Photography Under Attack In Peru
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Jomama Jones Is a Spiritual Mother for the Moment in ‘Black Light’ at Joe’s Pub: REVIEW
Jomama Jones Is a Spiritual Mother for the Moment in ‘Black Light’ at Joe’s Pub: REVIEW
“What if I told you it’s going to be alright?” asks Jomama Jones, the soulful and statuesque alter-ego of performance artist Daniel Alexander Jones. “What if I told you… not yet?” Jones is holding a séance for our spirits and the nation’s — which, while not quite deceased, are in desperate need of rousing — in a soul-stirring new solo show Black Light, which opened Sunday night at Joe’s Pub.
With a deft mix of personal narrative, original song, and deep-rooted charisma, Jones conjures the sort of evening that slips on like a silk robe, urging every person in the room to relish the feeling of living in their own skin.
As Jones sees it, we’re at a crossroads. The only way to feel our way forward is to remember what’s behind us, and recognize that we’ve made it this far together. (The show is billed as “a musical revival for turbulent times.”) If it sounds a bit kumbaya, it is — in the best possible way. If you sit down with your guard up, prepare to feel it melt away like a dream upon waking.
Jones is both economic and colorful in her storytelling, threading two childhood tales through the show like easy banter between musical numbers. One finds her poring over a Prince centerfold with her high school girlfriends in 1979, another visiting her Aunt Cleotha down South in the summers. Each sews kernels of insight — about allowing ourselves to accept our feelings, be surprised by others, and embrace the beauty of our personal histories, whatever they may be.
With lyrics that stack up like the poetry of a freedom fighter, each number hits on some essential human truth, their refrains calls to action. “May we find the courage / To confront our contradictions / Reconcile our hatreds / Cross the boundaries of our longing / Recognize the ties that bind us.” Even so, the songs — co-written with Laura Jean Anderson, Bobby Halvorson, Dylan Meek and Josh Quat — hardly ring preachy. Particularly delivered in one of Jones’ several matte sequin ensembles, with the backing of a live band.
While the heart of Black Light speaks most vividly to Black pain and resilience, Jones doesn’t make distinctions, recognizing that near everyone has felt like they’ve been wandering through the shadows at some point (perhaps especially right now). With the verve of a more iconic diva and the assurance of a spiritual leader, Jones aims to help us see light in the darkness.
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(photos: joan marcus)
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Jomama Jones Is a Spiritual Mother for the Moment in ‘Black Light’ at Joe’s Pub: REVIEW
Bill Protecting Transgender People from Discrimination Advances in New Hampshire
Bill Protecting Transgender People from Discrimination Advances in New Hampshire
Today, HRC hailed a vote by New Hampshire’s House Judiciary Committee advancing HB 1319 — crucially important legislation prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations. HRC urged the New Hampshire House of Representatives to pass the measure, which will be voted on in the coming weeks.
“Today’s vote is a positive step toward making history in New Hampshire by updating its non-discrimination protections to include the entire LGBTQ community,” said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse. “No person should be fired, evicted, or denied service just because of who they are, and it is far beyond time that these important protections include transgender people in the Granite State.”
During two previous hearings, the committee heard moving testimony from people across the state in support of HB 1319. Transgender residents spoke about the importance of these protections and how not having them has deeply harmed them, their families and communities. They testified along with business leaders, doctors, therapists, faith leaders and law enforcement officials, calling for this common sense legislation to protect some of New Hampshire’s most vulnerable people.
The bill now moves to the state’s House of Representatives, where a vote is expected before or on March 7. HRC has been working with Freedom New Hampshire, a coalition of national and local advocacy groups that include GLAD, Freedom for All Americans, the New Hampshire ACLU, Transgender New Hampshire, and Rights and Democracy New Hampshire to help pass HB 1319. In addition, HRC has been working for many years to elect fair-minded elected officials at the statewide and local level in The Granite State. New Hampshire law has explicitly prohibited discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations since 1998.
Eduardo Bolsonaro desmascarado Mais um petista No caso dos LGBT e o seu legítimo direito de defesa”
Eduardo Bolsonaro desmascarado Mais um petista No caso dos LGBT e o seu legítimo direito de defesa”
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