Plaka Beach, on the island of Naxos in Greece, is a 35 minute bus ride from the main town area known as Chora or Agios Georgios. Hiring a car was one transport option but at 50€ a day we thought we would take the 3.60€ return bus ride instead.
Eating, Sleeping, Playing in Naxos
'No shoes, no shirt, no problem' read the sign on the beachfront cafe. Welcome to Naxos! This stunning Greek island is designed for the ultimate in relaxation.
The Only Gay Bar in the Village Of Naxos
Looking for gay bars in Naxos? Then really there is a very limited choice. The only gay bar we found in the town was called Babylonia.
Museum of Paris Panache
As Zola wrote in his novel La Curée (“The Kill”), “It is a display, a profusion, an overwhelming amount of wealth". An apt quote to describe the magnificent Musée Jacquemart-André on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris a few blocks from the Champs-Elysées.
All Aboard Atlantis
We're wandering through a crowd of 1600 gay men, some in swimwear, many with shirts off, revealing polished pecks and buffed definition, others in their best resort wear. The music is thumping, the sun is beaming and the exotic, island cocktails are poured. No, we're not caught up in an advertisement for the latest Aussiebum swimwear or Ray Ban sunglasses, it's an Atlantis Baltic cruise on board the Holland American Line cruise ship, Eurodam and we have just set sail from stunning Copenhagen on
Tips and Tales for Athens
It can be helpful to have a few friendly, local tips to help get your stay in this wonderful city off to a positive start.