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H— may 16.2003 _______ ___________________ PACK UP AND GET OUT! Moorman. “Less attitude than most Paris ipples from America’s jihad on terror spots." Le Depot is on Le Marais’ northern changed more than fried potatoes into fringe, and hidden through the twisting hall “freedom fries." War with Iraq seem ways of the downstairs darkroom is a better bar ingly has altered longtime friends into Political hot spots spice up E u r o p e a n travel and dance flexor. foes: Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, “Paris is pretension times two,” counters France. Luckily, touring “old" Europe with this by T im J oyce Michael Castelblanco, who lived in Europe for new world order is still fun as hell. several years. “Lots of twinks, lot of flamers. “People here understand in general the Lesbians are runway models." Across the Atlantic, bar and bathhouse blur Despite politics and Yankee music blaring in American people aren’t responsible for the war. into darkened backrooms where nearly anything Now in Portland finishing his degree, every bar, the European scene is very different. They see it as Bush’s war," says Jonathan Castelblanco much prefers Berlin. The city’s Experiencing sexuality isn’t talxx), and homo goes. No guilt or stigma is felt, and nearly every Schroeder, a former Portlander living in sexuality is less of an identity. But expect to pay venue has a dark room or comer. Protection renaissance has construction cranes all over the Hanover, Germany. “1 can’t imagine anyone skyline. Running above and below ground, the for toilets sometimes, and remember that no messages are everywhere in many languages. encountering negative attitudes for simply metro system can confuse but remains the best last call can throw you more than jet lag. “Many countries in Europe have strong being American.” bet in getting around. Highly popular among recognition of domestic partnerships, and sev young tourists, Berlin boasts several gay eral allow gay marriages," says Schroeder. enclaves and is known for its leather scene, “Open attitudes about sexuality run deeper in which is more bark than bite. European society. It would he a shame for Americans not to experience living a more relaxed and care free gay life.” Which destination is the only difficult question. “Paris is my favorite,” says antique dealer Frank Moorman, who I met at the bar of Le Carré, a hip, ultramodern gay spot in the City of Lights. Fast-paced Paris has much to offeT. While “Li Queen” is Paris’ most famous gay venue, it is overpnxJuced and on the touristy Champs-Elysées. Fhxxied with heterosexuals, it’s far from the city’s gay district, Le Marais. North of Hotel de Ville (City Hall), the large area is diffi cult to navigate, even for Francophones. Although somewhat pretentious, Paris offers the gay traveler Homo Erectus, a gay bar near Brussels City Hall, has friendly employees and patrons eager to chat “I love the Depot,” adds fast-paced night life Très gay R Ü ï t '¿ D ili HOTEL VILLA MYKONOS PALM SPRINGS M OST LUXURIOUS C A Y AN D LESBIAN RESORT EL Spacious li vo-bedroom, fully-furnished luxury townbouses * penthouses with private remote-control garages, coir T V * C D stereo systems, fully-equipped granite kitchens and all the amenities of home Close to shopping, spas, desert attractions as well as Gay and Lesbian community activities Daily and Weekend Rates available. Luxurious Rooms Suites with 1 ¡replaces e* Spa lubs • River. Hillside o City Views 1 . 8 0 0 . 471.4753 VILLA Joan S. Parsley - General Manager • Custom Crafted I immure Indulge your fantasies...call fo r details. • Residential Comfort •> C athedral C ity. CA 9 2 2 3 4 321-2898 ❖ F ax 760 321-0164 67-590 Jones R oad Tel: 760 - • Cigar Room t ' Wine Bar - E -m ail address. M a n a ged9villam ykonoi.com MYKONOS •> www.villamykonos.com • In the f lean o f the National 1 listorie District * • Close to Shops. Restaurants, Museums t ' River Walls C e le b ra te Pride in S tyle Pride Weekend Specials! • Presidential Suite e x C onference facilities Historic elegance, views and comfort ifl downtown Astoria 2 Bedroom Jacuzzi Suites 3 5 7 1 2 lh s tre e t Astoria, OR 97103 (503)325-2222 www.liotelclliott.com • 877.LSi.1924 1477 NE 183rd Ave Portland, OR 97230 ( 503 ) 661-2200 Comfort Suites For Reservations Only 1 - 877 - 771-7769 $ 1 7 9 °° 1 Bedroom King Suites $59** Double Queen Bed Suites $79°* 2 Bedroom Double Queen Beds plus 1 King Bed $139°° •Cable TV with movie channels •Full amenities in rooms •Free local calls, breakfast, newspapers •Indoor pool, spa, exercise room & sauna These are for Pride and reffecl “Special" rate
