When most of us think of Europe, we picture frescoes, ruins and hot guys with accents. So, who knew you could get a dose of incredible nature on the Danube? Most people take Danube cruises because of the sophisticated, world-class cities that line the river, like Vienna and Budapest. But there’s another great reason: just…
Think the Taj Mahal is the only cool thing to see in India? Think again. India has 35 – count ‘em, 35 – UNESCO World Heritage sites. (The U.S., by comparison, only has 23, Australia just 19.) So the Taj is just the tip of the iceberg. And with British and French influences – Britain…
No matter what your taste in nightlife, Vienna has it. Probably the grandest city in all of Europe (and that’s saying something – those European rulers didn’t exactly have restraint), Vienna is glamorous, sexy, and super cool. And Brand g’s Prague and Danube cruise overnights in Vienna, so you can take advantage of all the…
Miss Conception is the celebrated female delusionist who headlines many Brand g cruises and performs encores in crew quarters. Canada’s chanteuse extraordinaire, she entertains around the globe, including a residency each winter in Puerto Vallarta. As befits the whirlwind life of a superstar, we got together with the sequined siren at a popular local motel.…
Khmer Cool: The Astounding Temples of Angkor Wat & Cambodia Anyone who considers Cambodia nothing more than a great Asian country to fly over is missing some of the most incredible sightseeing – and shopping – in the world. The city of Angkor, with its 154 square miles of temples and monuments is like a 12th…
Chances are, you’d have to be living in a bomb shelter with Kimmy Schmidt not to know Amy & Freddy, the smash hit duo who headline in NYC, LA, Chicago, Palm Springs, P-Town, Puerto Vallarta and just about anywhere else a gay person has uttered the word fabulous. And they’re headlining – alongside the hilarious…
Check Out Our New Piece in Passport Magazine: MEKONG RIVER CRUISE: CULTURE SHOCK & AWE Are you ready to cruise the Mekong River? Southeast Asia is a place of incredible contradictions. Urban megalopolises like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, with their stunning French architecture and millions of motorcycles exist in a sort of awkward…
If you’ve ever done a gay ocean cruise, you probably have a certain image of that experience: Thousands of people Dance parties that can turn into public sexy time The need for a steamer trunk of costumes Having to drag yourself out of bed after a late night party to go sightseeing (since that’s sort…
If you’re interested in Brand g, you’re probably somebody who values unique travel experiences and learning about other cultures – am I right? But you’re probably also someone who would like to LEAVE that culture behind at night and come back to a 5-star river cruise ship or land resort. I mean, come on! Seeing…
Wanna hear all the inside scoop on river cruises right from the horse’s mouth? (Hmmm, bad metaphor. Or maybe not.) Brand g’s Brian Van Wey talks all things River Cruise on the latest episode of the River Cruise Radio podcast! Listen here: or download from iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/river-cruise-radio/id1157582589?mt=2
What kind of entertainment can you expect on a Brand g cruise? In a word: Divas and DJ’s! While the entertainment naturally varies based on the specific cruise, we always bring on our own special guests beyond what the ship provides. Divas like the bawdy queen of cabaret, Amy Armstrong and her pianist prince,…
Cruising has gained tremendous popularity over the past few decades and as a result the cruising options have grown. On the “Wow, that’s huge” extreme, the newest luxury cruise mega-ship to hit the scene in 2016 can hold 6,780 passengers and 2,100 crew members. On the opposite end of the cruising spectrum, small ship cruises…
Few European cities have such a rich history as the Austrian capital of Vienna. As the former home of the Habsburg court and its various empires, the city still has the look and feel of the imperial capital of its day. Artists and composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, and Gustav Klimt found inspiration…
We’re off to southern California later this month where we’re throwing a few parties to thank our alumni and meet new friends who have an interest in lgbt travel. With a bit of a lull in our trip schedule it’ll be good to get out from behind our computers to reconnect with our guests in…
What do we look for in planning a vacation? Sightseeing, experiencing cultures, making new friends… and MEMORIES! My recent Sound of Music excursion hit all these notes. First a little back story. I have always been a huge fan of The Sound of Music. The movie came out when I was just 7 and I…