Trujillo is a town of about 10,000 residents. From this small place Pizarro set off in 1502 to explore the New World. His adventures are now etched in history as leader of the conquistadores who made bloody conquest of the central American Inca empire. In his trail came a flow of Christian Spaniards to new
Spain – Seville: Holy Week
Seville is home to over 700,000 citizens and is famous for its festivals and celebrations. During Holy week (week before Easter) Seville is host to more than fifty religious processions, six or eight a day from different parish chruches, that wend their separate ways through the city. Each one passes through the huge cathedral and
Spain – Toledo
Toledo (population about 80,000) is a picturesque city located on a hill nearly surrounded by the River Tajo. It is layered with past civilizations from the early Romans through the Visigoths, Muslims, Christians to today’s invading tourists. The entire old city is walled into one great plien-air museum of ancient palaces, churches and fortresses mixed
Germany – Gay Berlin
Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million within its city limits, Berlin is the country’s largest city. After World War II, the city was divided; East Berlin became the capital of East Germany while West Berlin became a Western enclave, surrounded by the Berlin
Greece – Islands
Greece is essentially divided into two halves – the mainland and the islands. This photo gallery is of the islands. (See the mainland gallery here) The Greek Islands are a collection of over 6,000 islands and islets that belong to Greece. Only 227 of the islands are inhabited, and only 78 of those have more
France – Paris (3)
Arc de Triomphe and Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris is the capital of France and the country’s largest city. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France. It has has an estimated population of about 2,200,000. An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world’s leading business and
Greece – Mainland
Greece is essentially divided into two hakves – the mainland and the islands. This photo gallery is of the mainland. (See the islands gallery here) Greece lies at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is heir to the heritages of ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries of
Sweden – Countrywide Drive
Sweden is the third largest country by area in Western Europe and fourth in all of Europe, with a total population slightly over 9 million. Sweden is considered to be one of the most gay-friendly countries in Europe and possibly the world when it comes to laws surrounding homosexuality. Due to the strong sense of
Finland – Countrywide Drive
Finland is the eighth largest country in Europe in terms of area and the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Finland was historically part of Sweden and from 1809 an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire. Finland’s declaration of independence in 1917 from Russia was followed by a civil war, wars against
Hungary – Budapest: Architecture (1)
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city in Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. The architecture reflects the many centuries of its history. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Budapest: Architecture (2)
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city in Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. The architecture reflects the many centuries of its history. Read the story about gay Hungary
France – Paris: Gay Marais District
Paris is the capital of France and the country’s largest city. It is situated on the River Seine, in northern France. It has has an estimated population of about 2,200,000. An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris is today one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics,
Hungary – Budapest: People
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city in Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Budapest: Swimming Pools
Budapest has many swimming pools and dominates European water polo. These photos were taken at two pool complexes: Csaszar-Komjadi and the Alfred Hagos National Acquatics Center. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Budapest: City Details (1)
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city in Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Budapest: City Details (2)
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city in Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Liszt Museum
Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was an Austrian-Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist of the 19th century. He was a renowned performer throughout Europe, noted for his compositions and great skill with the piano. Liszt helped found the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest. Throughout his later years Liszt took on many private students and his influence
Hungary – Danube Bend
Images from three scenic towns along the great Danube Bend north of Budapest: Nagymagros, Visegrad and Szentendre Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – ILGA & Gay Venues
The International Lesbian and Gay Association (Europe) held its annual meeting in Budapest in October 2004. These are a few images from that meeting along with some photos of gay venues in Budapest. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Rail Travels
Images from the train journey from Budapest, Hungary to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Read the story about gay Hungary
Hungary – Scenery of Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it serves as the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center and is considered an important hub in Central Europe. In 2008, Budapest had 1,702,297 inhabitants. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its World Heritage
Hungary – Budapest: Bathhouses
Four Turkish baths are shown here: Gellert, Szechenyi, Lukacs and Kiraly Read the story about gay Hungary
Croatia – Zagreb: City (1)
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. The city is the cultural, scientific, economic and governmental center of the Republic. The city’s population in 2006 was about 784,900. In 1991, it became the capital of the country following secession from Yugoslavia. During the 1991-1995 Croatian War of Independence, it was a scene
Faces of Africa (Photo Gallery 1)
Random images from Rwanda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya Including International Women’s Day in Livingstone, Zambia, March 8, 2008 (images 51-58) and Victoria Falls in Livingstone (images 61-65)
Norway – Countrywide Drive
Norway was the first European nation to declare independence in the 20th century. Since World War II the country has experienced rapid economic growth, and is now among the wealthiest countries in the world. Norway is the world’s third largest oil exporter. It was ranked highest of all countries in human development from 2001 to