Passport Magazine

06/10/2025

Calling all Halloween lovers, it's officially spooky season!

For those of you who appreciate spooky attractions, there are plenty of haunted destinations around the world to enjoy during the Halloween season. Here is a list of six international destinations that are sure to have your heart skip a beat and make you scream with delight:

• Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland
• Paris, France
• Salem, Massachusetts
• Sighisoara, Romania
• Madrid, Spain

Discover what haunts await you in these destinations: https://bit.ly/47bMemH

06/10/2025

Discover David Marino's journey from The Voice finalist to leading man in Paris.

Canadian born David Marino has landed a plum, career changing acting and singing role in the musical production, in Paris, of Les Demoiselles de Rochefort, based on the 1960s Jaques Demy film that starred Catherine Deneuve, her sister Francoise Dorleac and George Chakiris. PASSPORT caught up with David between rehearsals while having a mint tea at a Paris café just off the Champs Elysees.

We asked, "What kind of music did you listen to when you were growing up?"

Find out what David has to say about getting the part, his thoughts about Paris, and a lot more! https://bit.ly/3VRWLNC

Discover David Marino's journey from The Voice finalist to leading man in Paris. His story is one of talent and passion.

05/10/2025

Discover Cologne, Germany’s Under-The-Radar Gay Destination.

Cologne’s year-round appeal is that it’s not what one would call a "checklist city." It's one of the massive, marquee-name world capitals where can’t miss sights and activities are so numerous that you can run yourself ragged and still leave with a nagging sense of FOMO. Cologne is a perennially popular long weekend destination for q***r Europeans, accessible by train in just a few hours from much of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as being a regular destination for several of the continent’s budget airlines, including RyanAir and Eurowings.

Explore more of q***r-friendly Cologne: https://bit.ly/46yif8k

04/10/2025

Few foods have traveled as far and wide and with such ease, accessibility, and affordability as the hot dog, an endlessly open canvas for creative reinterpretation.

According to the D.C.-based National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume approximately seven billion hot dogs on peak from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and they don’t stop there. Yearly consumption of this summertime staple hits around 20 billion. Retail sales of hot dogs and sausages exceeded $3 billion in 2024.

Jump in our wienermobile for a tour of distinctive regional styles of hot dogs across America, and where to find them: https://bit.ly/46SydJt

03/10/2025

Sip Your Way Through Some Of The World’s Most Popular Wine Regions.

Summer cocktails and aperitifs come and go, but wine is a year-round beverage, with perfect variations for all occasions. Wine lovers can make an easy holiday all over the world as wine regions span continents and cultures.

Here are six of the most popular wine regions in the world to consider for your next vacation: https://bit.ly/46VqPwZ

02/10/2025

Explore The Most 'Sexually Liberated' Cities Around The World.

How a community embraces sexuality and self-expression is constantly in flux around the world. In some cities, LGBTQ+ people might feel free to express themselves, and in others, it may threaten their lives. A new report has revealed the most "sexually liberated" cities around the world, and you can visit them to put each to the test. These are the most self-expressive cities in the world where you can embrace your identity according to global research from Erobella.

Discover the list of ten cities where you can express yourself freely: https://bit.ly/47d6AuT

02/10/2025

Celebrate 20 Years With Come Out With Pride Orlando on Saturday, October 18th!

Join in the fun with Come Out With Pride Orlando in Lake Eola Park. Attendees will experience live entertainment on two stages, a parade, a Pride marketplace, a fireworks finale, and more. Come Out With Pride is more than just a one-day parade and festival, it’s a year-round effort to bring joy resources, and visibility to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Celebrate You: https://bit.ly/4nG4tGY

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01/10/2025

Are The New Digital IDs In The UK A Good Idea?

The U.K. government is planning to introduce mandatory digital identification or "Brit cards" for adults. According to Euronews, Britain is requiring all citizens to register with the digital ID system by 2029. The new identification system digitizes identity information via an app. The U.K. government argues the new process will "simplify interactions with public services and enhance security by verifying individuals’ identities more efficiently."

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3IAB95j

30/09/2025

Discover Newly Crowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added 26 new destinations to its list of World Heritage Sites, continuing it’s legacy of preserving unique and historically relevant places around the world.

Uncover the list of these new fascinating destinations: https://bit.ly/42RMG73

29/09/2025

A neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona is daring to try something many towns and cities would be too scared to attempt: banning cars.

Tempe, a city outside of Phoenix with a population over 190,000 people, isn’t exactly a one-horse town. In a small neighborhood of the city called Culdesac, the country’s first modern car-free neighborhood thrives with bicycles and walkers.

Find out more about Culdesac, the U.S. neighborhood where cars are banned: https://bit.ly/3VHYGEq

28/09/2025

Discover our favorite books for fall that cover a wide array of flavors and LGBTQ+ life.

As the leaves turn & the nights become cooler, dive into The Explorer’s Gene, Alex Hutchinson traces the drive behind human curiosity, uncovering what compels individuals to test limits and venture into the unknown. Joe Westmoreland’s Tramps Like Us delivers a raw and honest look at youth, friendship, and resilience, while Jeremy Atherton Lin’s Deep House explores q***r love, intimacy, and the impact of laws that have shaped — and constrained — how people build their lives together.

Read on: https://bit.ly/46FmptM

Discover the Best Books Fall 2025, including Annie Lennox Retrospect and Joe Westmoreland’s Tramps Like Us.

27/09/2025

Hop on your bike and experience the joy of traveling throughout breathtaking Europe.

Exploring Europe by bicycle is an exhilarating way to travel, allowing you to take in sensory details like the wind in your hair, sharp sea breezes biting your cheeks, and the scent of honeysuckle and pine filling your nostrils. Pedal your way through:

• Bolzano to the towns of Dobbiaco, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Belluno, Voldabbiadene, Treviso, and the city of Mestre, near Venice.

• Small towns surrounding Amsterdam (Amersfoort to Leiden) during tulip season.

• The lively beach resort Jesolo, the Venetian village of Portogruaro, the island of Grado, the beautifully architectured port city of Trieste, and the Slovenian fishing village of Piran, and Porec on Croatia’s Istrian peninsula.

• Plus so many more fascinating cities!

Discover more unforgettable European biking adventures: https://bit.ly/4gRyeSn

Experience the joy of traveling Europe by bicycle and discover stunning landscapes, local cultures, and unforgettable adventures.