Outtake: Tel Aviv Pride 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Tel Aviv could be considered the gay heart of the Middle East. But it’s not just because of the repressive culture and politics of its neighbors. Tel Aviv felt like one of the most welcoming and celebratory places I’ve been, especially as a destination for gay pride (check out my notes about other pride events […]

Five Days: Tel Aviv

The rich culture and history—and the food—of the Middle East put the region on my travel bucket list some time ago. As a gay traveler, though, I’ve had concerns about safety and whether I’d feel welcome or comfortable (and I’m not the only one, obviously). Cue Tel Aviv, and more specifically, Tel Aviv’s gay pride […]