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Fashion Designers' Travel Secrets
Did you ever wonder how the most famous and stylish stars of the fashion world travel? Who always journeys with a photo of his dog, who always brings her own food, and who wears head-to-toe Prada while en route ? Wonder no more: American Fashion Travel: Designers on the Go (Assouline.com, $65) compiles a dizzying selection of handwritten notes, private snapshots, postcards and whimsy from some of the biggest names in the business. Here, we have a slideshow of some of our favorites.
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Beaches and Boys of Brazil
Take a headlong dive into the surf, sand, and soul of Brazil's obsessively sexy beach culture. With 5,000 miles of coastline, there's a lot to choose from.
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Australia: Melbourne, Food Lover's Paradise
Vibrantly cultural, Melbourne offers cozy pubs, great music and -- arguably better than any other Australian city -- a haven for foodies.
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The World's Gayest Dive Spots
Splash into our favorite scuba sites outside the mainland U.S., where a gay-friendly scene beckons on land and sea.
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Art (Scrap)Books
Take a gay trip without leaving the living room.
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Southern Exposure
The most beautiful gay beaches below the equator.
Québec, C'est Cool
For romantic European charm as thick as the snowfall, hop the border to North America’s only intact walled city.
For romantic European charm as thick as the snowfall, hop the border to North America’s only intact walled city.
Holidays on Ice
Chill out in the ultimate winter hotels -- before they melt away (literally, each spring)
Chill out in the ultimate winter hotels -- before they melt away (literally, each spring)
Three Gay Days: Tampa
The Sunshine State’s second largest metropolitan area, Tampa–St. Pete–Clearwater, is basking in an artsy urban upswing -- with LGBT flair.
The Sunshine State’s second largest metropolitan area, Tampa–St. Pete–Clearwater, is basking in an artsy urban upswing -- with LGBT flair.
Gayborhood Watch: Memphis
Tourists flock to bar-laden Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., to revel in the birthplace of the blues, but for a big helping of Southern authenticity, follow the locals just south of that well-trafficked enclave to South Main Street.
Tourists flock to bar-laden Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., to revel in the birthplace of the blues, but for a big helping of Southern authenticity, follow the locals just south of that well-trafficked enclave to South Main Street.
Have Gun, Will Travel
James Bond, the world’s greatest metrosexual, taught a generation of gay men how to conquer the world.
James Bond, the world’s greatest metrosexual, taught a generation of gay men how to conquer the world.
Australia: Sydney, City of Art
Shed winter's icy grip for a sun-soaked exploration of Sydney -- Australia's cultural capital.
Shed winter's icy grip for a sun-soaked exploration of Sydney -- Australia's cultural capital.
Australia: Perth, the Great Escape
Belied by mountain vistas and a healthy dose of ruggedness are Perth's charming, sophisticated boutiques and futuristic skyline.
Belied by mountain vistas and a healthy dose of ruggedness are Perth's charming, sophisticated boutiques and futuristic skyline.
Australia: Hobart, Romantic Getaway
Lined with Georgian houses, intimate Hobart's Tasmanian location includes some of Australia's most breath-taking natural beauty -- and a long history of same-sex romance!
Lined with Georgian houses, intimate Hobart's Tasmanian location includes some of Australia's most breath-taking natural beauty -- and a long history of same-sex romance!
Cape Town
Not the stereotypical portrait filled with huts and famine, Cape Town boasts beaches, vineyards, and nightlife -- this is a truly modern Africa, cosmopolitan and progressive.
Not the stereotypical portrait filled with huts and famine, Cape Town boasts beaches, vineyards, and nightlife -- this is a truly modern Africa, cosmopolitan and progressive.
Investigation: Israel at 60
As the Jewish state celebrates its diamond anniversary, its progressive policies continue to shine like a gay jewel in the Middle Eastern rough.
As the Jewish state celebrates its diamond anniversary, its progressive policies continue to shine like a gay jewel in the Middle Eastern rough.
Queer Horror Movie Locales
Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Link takes us on a tour of our favorite "Queer Horror" movie locales, where gay sensibilities and the dark unknown campily converge…
Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Link takes us on a tour of our favorite "Queer Horror" movie locales, where gay sensibilities and the dark unknown campily converge…
Most Memorable Meals
We asked acclaimed LGBT chefs, TV foodies, and restaurateurs to tempt our taste buds with their all-time favorite dining experiences from across the globe.
We asked acclaimed LGBT chefs, TV foodies, and restaurateurs to tempt our taste buds with their all-time favorite dining experiences from across the globe.
Voodoo? I Do!
Couples looking to tie the knot -- with a machete dance -- head to New Orleans for the latest in alternative commitment ceremonies.
Couples looking to tie the knot -- with a machete dance -- head to New Orleans for the latest in alternative commitment ceremonies.
Perfect 10: College Towns
Deep in America’s belly of ranches and farmland lie bastions of education endowed with performing and visual arts facilities, lively cafés, and even a handful of gay bars.
Deep in America’s belly of ranches and farmland lie bastions of education endowed with performing and visual arts facilities, lively cafés, and even a handful of gay bars.
Hawaii’s Polysexual Past
Cross-dressers, queer concubines, and the Sin of Onan -- the Hawaii of pre-European contact had it all.
Cross-dressers, queer concubines, and the Sin of Onan -- the Hawaii of pre-European contact had it all.
Gayborhood: Short North, Columbus, Ohio
Artsy, neighborhood and very gay-friendly, Columbus' Short North is ready for your visit.
Artsy, neighborhood and very gay-friendly, Columbus' Short North is ready for your visit.
Hotels We Love: Artful Accommodations
There's no room for cookie-cutter paintings at these hip hotels where LGBT artists add to the colorful mix.
There's no room for cookie-cutter paintings at these hip hotels where LGBT artists add to the colorful mix.
Ten Trips that will Change Your Life
The transformative nature of journeys can be subtle or profound, but these ten adventures may change the way you feel about travel altogether, with itineraries that provoke, challenge, and dare you to come back a different person.
The transformative nature of journeys can be subtle or profound, but these ten adventures may change the way you feel about travel altogether, with itineraries that provoke, challenge, and dare you to come back a different person.
Three Gay Days: Providence, RI
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in artsy and creative Providence.
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in artsy and creative Providence.
Carson Kressley’s Paris Shopping Spree
We recently sent the indomitable TV star of How to Look Good Naked on a shopping bender in Paris. His notes from the French fashion front.
We recently sent the indomitable TV star of How to Look Good Naked on a shopping bender in Paris. His notes from the French fashion front.
The Grand Canyon: A Spiritual Journey
The most awe-inspiring geological wonders of Arizona reside in the most culturally rich corner of the state. The Grand Canyon and the Navajo and Hopi Nations -- a journey that’s transporting in more ways than one.
The most awe-inspiring geological wonders of Arizona reside in the most culturally rich corner of the state. The Grand Canyon and the Navajo and Hopi Nations -- a journey that’s transporting in more ways than one.
Lasting Inspiration
Pay Memorial Day respects at these destination-worthy grave sites of our LGBT forerunners.
Pay Memorial Day respects at these destination-worthy grave sites of our LGBT forerunners.
Barney Frank's Take on Washington, D.C.
Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank is one of the most powerful, respected (and feared) Washingtonians. Here he serves up his top recommendations for D.C.
Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank is one of the most powerful, respected (and feared) Washingtonians. Here he serves up his top recommendations for D.C.
The Best Inland Gay Beaches
Why should coast dwellers have all the wet fun? These lake beaches are very popular with our ocean-deprived LGBT family.
Why should coast dwellers have all the wet fun? These lake beaches are very popular with our ocean-deprived LGBT family.
The World's Don't-Miss Car Shows
Whether you're a certified grease monkey or just know where the gas goes in, the world's great auto shows make a fashionable and intriguing centerpiece for any gay vacation.
Whether you're a certified grease monkey or just know where the gas goes in, the world's great auto shows make a fashionable and intriguing centerpiece for any gay vacation.
End to U.S. Ban on HIV-positive Travelers?
Congress hopes to end the U.S. ban on HIV-positive travelers.
Congress hopes to end the U.S. ban on HIV-positive travelers.
Inclusive Exclusivity
Out W Hotels president Ross Klein explains how gay and lesbian -- and all -- guests should be treated in a 21st-century hotel.
Out W Hotels president Ross Klein explains how gay and lesbian -- and all -- guests should be treated in a 21st-century hotel.
Gay Retro Motor Lodges
Who needs Motel 6 when you can shake off road fatigue at these stylized gay-owned digs?
Who needs Motel 6 when you can shake off road fatigue at these stylized gay-owned digs?
2008 Road Trips Part One: Geneva to Zurich
Our three-part article covering great road trips around the world begins with a magical drive from Geneva to Zurich.
Our three-part article covering great road trips around the world begins with a magical drive from Geneva to Zurich.
Odyssey to Cambodia
We recently sent the out Ugly Betty actor to one of the world's up-and-coming travel destinations to explore the intensities of its ancient history and recent past.
We recently sent the out Ugly Betty actor to one of the world's up-and-coming travel destinations to explore the intensities of its ancient history and recent past.
Philadelphia's Funky Queen Village
Despite its name, Queen Village isn’t the official Gayborhood of Philly. That’s about 10 blocks away, officially called Midtown Village and decorated with rainbow-colored street signs.
Despite its name, Queen Village isn’t the official Gayborhood of Philly. That’s about 10 blocks away, officially called Midtown Village and decorated with rainbow-colored street signs.
Viva Diva!
For the ultimate fan pilgrimage, celebrate the lives and times of gay-popular icons old and new at these carefully (sometimes obsessively) curated private collections and diva museums.
For the ultimate fan pilgrimage, celebrate the lives and times of gay-popular icons old and new at these carefully (sometimes obsessively) curated private collections and diva museums.
The Best Gay-Owned Spas in the U.S.
With the phenomenal growth in spas, how can a traveler tell the true-blue homosexual establishments from the merely metrosexual ones? Our top picks.
With the phenomenal growth in spas, how can a traveler tell the true-blue homosexual establishments from the merely metrosexual ones? Our top picks.
National Parks Go Lavender
Who would ever have thought it? Some of our national parks offer LGBT packages.
Who would ever have thought it? Some of our national parks offer LGBT packages.
Rooms With the Write Stuff
Check into stylish lodgings where celebrated gay authors once rested their pens.
Check into stylish lodgings where celebrated gay authors once rested their pens.
Armistead Maupin: The City and the Writer
If there is one modern gay writer who is intimately interwoven with his hometown, it's Armistead Maupin with San Francisco.
If there is one modern gay writer who is intimately interwoven with his hometown, it's Armistead Maupin with San Francisco.
I Always Like To Go Places I Have Never Been
k.d. lang explores the intrinsic link between a song and a geographic place.
k.d. lang explores the intrinsic link between a song and a geographic place.
Gay Travel Milestones
Travel is a rite of passage for gay people the world over -- be it a journey to escape the bindings of a hometown, a quest to find your tribe in that elusive gay mecca, or the desire to discover a place where you feel like your soul (or soul mate) resides. Consider this a personal guide for mapping your own milestones, with tales from those LGBTs who have ventured ahead.
Travel is a rite of passage for gay people the world over -- be it a journey to escape the bindings of a hometown, a quest to find your tribe in that elusive gay mecca, or the desire to discover a place where you feel like your soul (or soul mate) resides. Consider this a personal guide for mapping your own milestones, with tales from those LGBTs who have ventured ahead.
Rubbing Oscar Elbows in Tinseltown
In Los Angeles the Academy Awards are akin to the Super Bowl. For one starry night, this industry town is all aflutter with even more glitter and gossip than usual.
In Los Angeles the Academy Awards are akin to the Super Bowl. For one starry night, this industry town is all aflutter with even more glitter and gossip than usual.
Palm Springs Pilates Weekend
Gay health retreats are a surprisingly rare species, but Dirk Shafer's brand-new Pilates desert escape especially stands out.
Gay health retreats are a surprisingly rare species, but Dirk Shafer's brand-new Pilates desert escape especially stands out.
Manhattan's Roaring Gay Days
Forget Studio 54, Party Monster, or even Stonewall -- one of the queerest eras in New York City's history was the Roaring '20s and early '30s, when pansy balls were all the craze, cross-dressing performers were gloriously famous, and the sparkling isle that was the Sodom of America was already a major gay travel destination.
Forget Studio 54, Party Monster, or even Stonewall -- one of the queerest eras in New York City's history was the Roaring '20s and early '30s, when pansy balls were all the craze, cross-dressing performers were gloriously famous, and the sparkling isle that was the Sodom of America was already a major gay travel destination.
The Valley of the Sun
Arizona's burgeoning neighbor cities of energetic Phoenix and luxe Scottsdale are turning lavender
Arizona's burgeoning neighbor cities of energetic Phoenix and luxe Scottsdale are turning lavender
Jackie Warner Weighs In
Owner of Los Angeles's SkySport & Spa and Bravo TV star Jackie Warner tackles her career with the gusto of the Energizer Bunny.
Owner of Los Angeles's SkySport & Spa and Bravo TV star Jackie Warner tackles her career with the gusto of the Energizer Bunny.
Trying on Sandals
We sent Bruce Vilanch to one of the notoriously hetero Sandals Resorts with boy toy in tow to test the company's recent queer -- friendly change of heart. His view from the beachy enemy camp…
We sent Bruce Vilanch to one of the notoriously hetero Sandals Resorts with boy toy in tow to test the company's recent queer -- friendly change of heart. His view from the beachy enemy camp…
Jamaica: The Caribbean's No-Go Zone
Should LGBT travelers boycott the homophobic Caribbean isle, or has a de facto gay ban already occurred?
Should LGBT travelers boycott the homophobic Caribbean isle, or has a de facto gay ban already occurred?
Denver: The Vigor of the Mile-High City
An enclave of erudition, style, and athleticism is to be found at the foothills of the Rockies.
An enclave of erudition, style, and athleticism is to be found at the foothills of the Rockies.
A Year of Gay Island Hopping
Twelve island destinations (one for each month) for LGBT travelers, each with descriptions and a roundup of all the important information you need.
Twelve island destinations (one for each month) for LGBT travelers, each with descriptions and a roundup of all the important information you need.
Readers' Choice Awards 2007
Our third annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best of the best in gay travel. We asked, you answered. Now it's time to praise the winners!
Our third annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best of the best in gay travel. We asked, you answered. Now it's time to praise the winners!
Cool Blue Islands in Seas of Red
Contrary to popular myth, many red states harbor bright blue spots of tolerance and acceptance for LGBT travelers. Our pick of 10 gay-friendly oases.
Contrary to popular myth, many red states harbor bright blue spots of tolerance and acceptance for LGBT travelers. Our pick of 10 gay-friendly oases.
Ted Allen's Top Five California Wineries
Former Queer Eye and host of the new DVD and TV series Uncorked! Wine Made Simple Ted Allen traveled through the world's top wine regions in search of the most celebrated vineyards.
Former Queer Eye and host of the new DVD and TV series Uncorked! Wine Made Simple Ted Allen traveled through the world's top wine regions in search of the most celebrated vineyards.
The Grand Tour
What follows is our opulent, thoroughly modern version of the redesigned Gay Grand Tour for the cultured traveler heading to the most refined continent of them all…
What follows is our opulent, thoroughly modern version of the redesigned Gay Grand Tour for the cultured traveler heading to the most refined continent of them all…
Europe's Crumbling Closet
Gay life is steadily growing in the former Soviet bloc countries, although troubling setbacks and violence threaten progress in these communities.
Gay life is steadily growing in the former Soviet bloc countries, although troubling setbacks and violence threaten progress in these communities.
Greenland
Afluence, modernity, tolerance, and civil unions: Forget everything you've ever thought about thought about remote, icy Greenland. The world's largest island is at the forefront of the 21st century in more ways than one.
Afluence, modernity, tolerance, and civil unions: Forget everything you've ever thought about thought about remote, icy Greenland. The world's largest island is at the forefront of the 21st century in more ways than one.
Our History: Lorca's Spain
Spain's greatest gay poet still colors the grand Andalusian town where he lived and died.
Spain's greatest gay poet still colors the grand Andalusian town where he lived and died.
Three Gay Days: Seattle
Our Three Day Guides are your must-have road map to 72 hours in the world's gayest destinations: Where to stay, eat, play and meet in outdoorsy Seattle.
Our Three Day Guides are your must-have road map to 72 hours in the world's gayest destinations: Where to stay, eat, play and meet in outdoorsy Seattle.
Castle Hotels
Ten of Europe's most intriguing and opulent castle hotels offer intrepid travelers a wealth of history, romance, and fable—along with a room with a very, very nice view.
Ten of Europe's most intriguing and opulent castle hotels offer intrepid travelers a wealth of history, romance, and fable—along with a room with a very, very nice view.
Cool Canada
A summer affair in the chic cities and majestic terrain of the second-largest country in the world, we explore Vancouver, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto.
A summer affair in the chic cities and majestic terrain of the second-largest country in the world, we explore Vancouver, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto.
Gay Luxury Villa Rentals
Round up some friends and rent your own fab private vacation villa in gay-popular locales.
Round up some friends and rent your own fab private vacation villa in gay-popular locales.
Nouvelle Southern Cuisine
Grits soufflé? Honey bourbon ice cream? A fresh crop of Southern eateries go lavishly high-end (and yes, healthy), y'all!
Grits soufflé? Honey bourbon ice cream? A fresh crop of Southern eateries go lavishly high-end (and yes, healthy), y'all!
New Honolulu
No more Don Ho: Honolulu is transforming herself into a sleek version of a tropical U.S. city.
No more Don Ho: Honolulu is transforming herself into a sleek version of a tropical U.S. city.
Ski Way South
Turn your summer upside down by heading south – and we mean deep south – to Chile, Argentina, Australia, or New Zealand, where the luxe "summer" ski season is hot as Hades.
Turn your summer upside down by heading south – and we mean deep south – to Chile, Argentina, Australia, or New Zealand, where the luxe "summer" ski season is hot as Hades.
Charting Key West
An unparalleled yachting adventure begins at the crux of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean, at the end of the glorious Overseas Highway.
An unparalleled yachting adventure begins at the crux of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic ocean, at the end of the glorious Overseas Highway.
Dude, where's my ranch?
High up in the Rockies, head wrangler Joe Webber promises to show you the ropes at the Powderhorn Ranch.
High up in the Rockies, head wrangler Joe Webber promises to show you the ropes at the Powderhorn Ranch.
Gays Gone Wild
Ready to shake the winter blues? Skip those straighter-than-thou spring break bashes and get your groove on with the gays in 5 different sunny locations.
Ready to shake the winter blues? Skip those straighter-than-thou spring break bashes and get your groove on with the gays in 5 different sunny locations.
Of Mice and Men
Actor and out bon vivant Alan Cumming kicks off his quarterly travel journal with a joyride through Disneyland Resort Paris.
Actor and out bon vivant Alan Cumming kicks off his quarterly travel journal with a joyride through Disneyland Resort Paris.
Gay Travel Forecast 2007
Want to be the first on your block to visit the latest hot destination? Get a leg up on your competition, er, friends, right here.
Want to be the first on your block to visit the latest hot destination? Get a leg up on your competition, er, friends, right here.
Desert Spa Adventures
Five gay-friendly destinations are blooming with earthly delights this spring
Also check out: LAS VEGAS, TAOS, LOS CABOS, and PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE
Five gay-friendly destinations are blooming with earthly delights this spring
Also check out: LAS VEGAS, TAOS, LOS CABOS, and PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE
The Real Bangkok
The ever-evolving Thai capital shows a fresh side, shedding cheap thrills for a much more "boutique" gay scene.
The ever-evolving Thai capital shows a fresh side, shedding cheap thrills for a much more "boutique" gay scene.
Weekender: Peachy Atlanta
Whether it's all those blooming peach trees or all that Southern charm and hospitality, spring is in the air in Atlanta.
Whether it's all those blooming peach trees or all that Southern charm and hospitality, spring is in the air in Atlanta.
Gay Events of Color
In the last decade, many queer people of color have banded together to celebrate their lives, sprouting a cottage industry of black gay events.
In the last decade, many queer people of color have banded together to celebrate their lives, sprouting a cottage industry of black gay events.
Budapest Rises
As Communist relics harden into cold museum pieces, the Hungarian capital's dazzling cosmopolitan past--preserved in stone and gilded in gold--is heating up like never before.
As Communist relics harden into cold museum pieces, the Hungarian capital's dazzling cosmopolitan past--preserved in stone and gilded in gold--is heating up like never before.
Whistler's Wonderland
Gay Ski Week is revived as WinterPride 2007, and the Canadian Rockies are as cool as ever.
Gay Ski Week is revived as WinterPride 2007, and the Canadian Rockies are as cool as ever.
Weekender: St. Barts
At a time when much of the Caribbean appears increasingly hostile to gay and lesbian travelers, tiny St. Barts--that island hideaway for the global fabulocracy--is a surprisingly tolerant, trés chic retreat.
At a time when much of the Caribbean appears increasingly hostile to gay and lesbian travelers, tiny St. Barts--that island hideaway for the global fabulocracy--is a surprisingly tolerant, trés chic retreat.
Checking in With Daniel Vosovic
Project Runway season two runner-up Daniel Vosovic dishes about designing the uniforms for a hip new breed of business hotel.
Project Runway season two runner-up Daniel Vosovic dishes about designing the uniforms for a hip new breed of business hotel.
Ringing in the New Year
Nothing says "Happy New Year" quite like a lump of coal. Or boiled cod. Fireworks and champagne do the trick round these parts, but alternative traditions, libations, and unusual edibles will welcome 2007 around the world.
Nothing says "Happy New Year" quite like a lump of coal. Or boiled cod. Fireworks and champagne do the trick round these parts, but alternative traditions, libations, and unusual edibles will welcome 2007 around the world.
Finding Gay Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, a journey into the pulsating heart of a sublime and welcoming land
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, a journey into the pulsating heart of a sublime and welcoming land
Insider's Guide: Sydney
Gear up for a visit Down Under during Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (March 3, 2007) by following the suggestions of a few sassy Sydney-siders.
Gear up for a visit Down Under during Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (March 3, 2007) by following the suggestions of a few sassy Sydney-siders.
Readers' Choice Awards
You voted, and the results are in! While the "next gay hot spot" will always be on the horizon, only a few spots have what it takes to stay hot year after year. The same can be said for hotels, airlines, events, and tour operators.
You voted, and the results are in! While the "next gay hot spot" will always be on the horizon, only a few spots have what it takes to stay hot year after year. The same can be said for hotels, airlines, events, and tour operators.
Hotels We Love
Escape. Sanctuary. Hedonism. Sleep! Hotels can satisfy many cravings. The Out Traveler scoured the globe to bring you a selection of properties that do it with extra élan.
Escape. Sanctuary. Hedonism. Sleep! Hotels can satisfy many cravings. The Out Traveler scoured the globe to bring you a selection of properties that do it with extra élan.
Nova Scotia
Mens in kilts, rolling green hills, and wild rapids may invoke thoughts of faraway Scotland, but savvy U.S. travelers have discovered that all this and more can be found in our very gay-friendly neighbor to the north.
Mens in kilts, rolling green hills, and wild rapids may invoke thoughts of faraway Scotland, but savvy U.S. travelers have discovered that all this and more can be found in our very gay-friendly neighbor to the north.
Eating in Oaxaca
Queer Eye foodinista Ted Allen shares a few moments from his recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he and his boyfriend indulged in spicy, chocolaty mole (“mo-lay”).
Queer Eye foodinista Ted Allen shares a few moments from his recent trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he and his boyfriend indulged in spicy, chocolaty mole (“mo-lay”).
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