Bump! Gay Travel

Everything you ever wanted to know about gay and lesbian travel destinations - all wrapped up in bite size videos you can snack on!

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Episode 17, Season 4: Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa was the first country in the world to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation. So it's not surprising that Charlie David finds such an amazing scene here in her Mother City.
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Episode 16, Season 4: Curacao
While much of the Caribbean isn't known as gay friendly, the island of Curacao offers Dutch attitude with Caribbean latitude - and relishes its diversity. Host, Charlie David, explores the many charms of this island getaway.
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Episode 15, Season 4: Dallas, Texas
Charlie David drops into the Lavender Heart of Texas for our Dallas episode. He's just in time for the local Pride Parade and party. But Dallas has much more to offer a gay or lesbian traveler! Everything really is bigger in Texas.
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Episode 14, Season 4: Atlantis Cruise Part 2
We often rave about what a particular city has to offer a gay or lesbian traveler. But cruise life presents poolside parties, incredible restaurants, and hot entertainment every day (and night) of the week. Part 2
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Episode 13, Season 4: Atlantis Cruise 1
We often rave about what a particular city has to offer a gay or lesbian traveler. But cruise life presents poolside parties, incredible restaurants, and hot entertainment every day (and night) of the week. Part 1.
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Wish You Were Here: Tel Aviv
Take a tour of sexy gay parties, cruise the many beaches, and dine at fabulous cuisine. Wish You Were Here shows you where to go and what to expect at this Mediterranean hotspot.
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Episode 12 — Season 4 — Glasgow, Scotland
Charlie's on a quest to discover exactly what IS under those kilts. He chats with the producer of Glasgay (Glasgow's celebration of queer culture), laces up his skates with roller derby girls and tries out for HotScots gay football team.
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Episode 11 — Season 4 — Manchester, England
Charlie scopes out the birthplace of the industrial revolution. He takes a gay heritage tour, learns about Manchester Pride, drinks with Adam Zane, of the UK's Queer As Folk, and goes for a swim with the Manchester Gay Water Polo team.
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Episode 10 — Season 4 — Zurich, Switzerland
Charlie gets a lesson in Swiss German in Zurich. He savors a coffee at the gay-friendly Café Odeon, works out with the Swiss Gayrobics team, checks out the local beaches and drops by G-Colors, Zurich's gay hotel, bar and nightclub complex.
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Episode 9 — Season 4 — Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Charlie visits "The Nation's Summer Capitol". Charlie starts off with spa time at Bad Hair Day. He checks out the beach scene, tries on designer beachwear, and gets a sneak peek at female impersonator Christopher Peterson's latest show.
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Episode 8 — Season 4 — Burlington, Vermont
Vermont offers great skiing, but Shannon checks out Burlington's summer gay scene. She chats with Alison Bechdel of "Dykes to Watch Out For", prepares a meal with lesbian chef, Donnell Collins and goes diving in Lake Champlain.
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Episode 7 — Season 4 — Miami, Florida
Charlie turns up the heat in Miami. He parties in Versace's mansion, hooks up with male model, Rodiney Santiago for a photo shoot, quizzes hot, lesbian DJ Citizen Jane, on the music scene, tries kite-surfing and tears up the town.
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Episode 6 — Season 4 — Prince Edward County, Canada
Shannon makes the drive to Prince Edward County, Canada, to unwind with a taste of queer country life. Aside from its gay friendly status, this little island is known for food, wine and arts and Shannon tries her hand at all of them.
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Episode 5 — Season 4 — Munich, Germany
Charlie David investigates the scene in Germany's "Southern Queen". He checks into a gay complex in the heart of Munich's gay district, pulls on lederhosen for a gay dance, and joins in on Munich's "Magic Bar Tour" - 50 bars in 5 hours!
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Episode 4 — Season 4 — Athens, Greece
Charlie checks out the home of the term "Greek love" in the Athens episode of Bump. He visits the Acropolis and uncovers the gay history of the Greek gods. He samples Greek food and slips into a singlet to try Greco-roman wrestling.
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Episode 3 — Season 4 — Mykonos, Greece
Sexy host, Charlie David, romps through the playground of the Greek gods in Mykonos! There's 4X4ing adventuring, bathing beauties on sunny beaches, ancient Greek history and, of course, an exploration of the world famous Mykonos nightlife!
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Episode 2 — Season 4 — Quebec City, Canada
This world heritage treasure is ideal destination for romancing that special someone. Host, Shannon McDonough, wanders the cobblestone streets, explores the vibrant arts scene, shops her heart out and samples the famous French cuisine.
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Episode 1 — Season 4 — Montreal, Canada
Shannon hits the Quebec culture capital, Montreal, to investigate their 'joie de vivre'. Shannon laces up for rollerbabe action, chats with Montreal's "Gay Ambassador", brushes up on her queer history and dives into Montreal nightlife!
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Bump! — Provincetown, Massachusetts
On the Northern tip of Cape Cod is America's preeminent queer oceanfront playground, P-Town. Bump takes in the natural beauty of the seashore and in town it's off to Boat Slips--Cape Cod's largest party venue; P-Town has a lot to offer.
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Bump — Houston, Texas
Bump! meets some amazing locals who have helped shape Houston, Texas' gay and lesbian community. Love dude ranches? Then buff up your chaps and check out this episode of Bump!
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Bump! — Northampton, Massachusetts
A city of only 30,000 located two hours from Boston in the Berkshires, Northampton is small-town America at its queer best.
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Bump! — Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, a.k.a. The City of Angels is unlike any other city in the world. Bump! tours the gay city and playground called West Hollywood with some locals. Check out the latest fashions for lesbians and then shake it in L.A. nightclubs!
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Bump! — Palm Springs, California
Known as the playground to Hollywood's Elite, Palm Springs is synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Today, with 43% of its population being gay and lesbian, Palm Springs has been called the "gay-friendliest city in North America".
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Bump! — Boston, Massachusetts
It's all aboard BUMP! for a queer tour of Boston: both on foot and afloat. Take a private charter of Boston Harbor, go on a walking tour of the predominantly gay south-end's Tremont Street, and and catch a drag show at Jacque's.
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Bump! — Paris, France
Bump visits Gay-Paris! Take a walking tour of the Le Marais, visit The Orsay museum dedicated exclusively to gay-themed art and party the night away at Queen, Paris' oldest gay dance club. Oo La La!
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Bump! — Key West, Florida
The southernmost point in the continental United States, Key West has been attracting gay and lesbian travelers for decades. Bump! visits an all-woman cruise and wanders the queer beaches of Key West to find out where the locals sun!
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Bump! — Atlanta, Georgia
Bump! visits Atlanta, Georgia, the Gay Mecca of the South. With a population of just over 4 million, this capital city is home to a vibrant gay community brimming with Southern hospitality!
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Bump! &mdash Brighton, England
Bump! visits the cheerful seaside UK resort, Brighton. We start our tour on the boardwalk at the colourful Brighton Pier and as dusk turns to dark, we end off our tour carousing at several gay hotspots.
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Bump! — Manchester, England
Manchester England is a city whose great industrial past belies its newfound status as a major gay hotspot. Join BUmp! as they stroll down festive Canal Street, which is party-central, the heart of the gay village.
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Bump! Montreal, Canada
The second largest French-speaking city in the world with a population of 3.4 million, Montreal, Canada has all the ingredients for a perfect gay getaway. Bump! shows you around and gives us all something to Oo La La about!
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Bump! &mdash Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany gets off to a busy start as Bump! takes us to the Mann-O-Meter, a must-stop for all that is gay in Berlin followed by a "Diva's and Gay Icon's" walking tour of the city.
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Bump! Washington D.C.
Bump! checks the gay community which has had a huge presence in Washington, DC, as the city was the site of four historic marches for gay rights where upwards of a million protesters congregated on the Mall in front of the Capital Building.
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Bump! Cancun, Mexico
Cancun Mexico is a luxurious, tropical, gay-friendly destination which boasts the perfect mix of tourist attractions and local Mexican culture.
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Bump! Mexico City, Mexico
Our visit to the largest city in the world begins at the foot of a monument devoted to the end of discrimination. Tour Zona Rosa, the city's gay-friendly area, and then head to an Aztec pyramid in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico.
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Bump! Amsterdam, Netherlands
BUMP! goes on a whirlwind tour of Amsterdam the Netherlands which proves that there is something for just about every kind of queer taste in this world class city.
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Bump! New Orleans, Louisiana
Tourists refer to New Orleans, Louisiana as "The Big Easy" but locals call it "The Crescent City". Check out another kind of "wildlife" in the French Quarter, where every day is Mardi Gras!
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Bump! Phoenix, Arizona
Thriving desert and growing city, this metropolitan city has not forgotten its past, evidenced by its Southwestern architecture and Native American Cultural influences. Bump! shows us why Phoenix, Arizona knows its way around the gays!
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Bump! Miami, Florida
South Beach, with its warm weather, incredible beaches and beautiful people, has been home to trend-setting movers and shakers for the past two decades. Miami Beach Florida is definitely a place to see and be seen.
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Bump! Toronto, Canada
Toronto is Canada's largest city, home to over 4.5 million people. Bump! visits Toronto and proves that the gays in Canada know where it's at!
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Bump! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection welcomes the LGBT community with open arms.
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Bump! Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Over the years, Fort Lauderdale has evolved from a Spring Break capital to a city where upwardly mobile gays & lesbians look for a relaxing way of life within close reach of the hyper-charged gay scene in South Beach.
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Bump! London, England Part 2
Bump continues its tour of London by visiting some of the majestic gardens dotting the city, including Hampstead Heath, popular with both gays and lesbians for their men-only and women-only pools. Check it!
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Bump! London, England Part 1
London is one of the great cosmopolitan cities of the world with a vibrant queer scene. Check out why!
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Bump! Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia has always shown its guests a "good ole southern" time. Check out why!
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Bump! Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Bump visits Puerto Vallarta, the gay paradise on the Mexican Riviera. Charlie explores all things gay in this land of HOT!
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Bump! Santa Fe, New Mexico
Surrounded by scenic beauty and imbued with 400 years of history and culture, Santa Fe's serene and nurturing character is an authentic product of preserved architecture, art, cuisine and tradition.
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Bump! New York (Part 2)
New York is synonymous with fashion and home to the headquarters of 2(x)-ist Underwear, where we drop by and "examine" why their skivvies are so popular with gay men.
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Bump! New York (Part 1)
Often called The Capital of the World, New York City has been the Emerald City for gays & lesbians from all around the world for years. Seth Rudetsky takes on a tour of the theater district while Kate Clinton shows us the Upper West Side.
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Bump! San Francisco, California
San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, has a colorful history with the LGBT community.
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Bump! Sydney, Australia
Host Shannon McDonough takes a tour of the bars, clubs and cafes, and makes time to get a surfing lesson and relax on the sunny beaches, a perfect combination of fun and sun that make Sydney famous for a great gay getaway.
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Bump! Las Vegas, Nevada
Host to thousands of conventions and events - Bump! is right there at Viva Las Vegas 5 checking out hot circuit boys strutting their stuff in skimpy swimsuits at the waterpark during the day and partying like crazy till the wee hours.
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Bump! Ottawa, Canada
Nature buffs will be hooked as you go rollerblading on Ottawa's vast network of scenic pathways, and then visit the Gatineau parks, with its trails for hiking and mountain biking and five pristine lakes where you can canoe and camp.
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Bump! San Diego, California
San Diego, California loves to celebrate Pride, and we chat with a local activist that's been behind the gay community's emergence.
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Bump! Galveston, Texas
Join Bump! on this festive trip as we climb aboard a colourful, sparkling float and revel in Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations, the biggest event of the year!
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Bump! Buenos Aires, Argentina
From exploring the Evita Museum and browsing at street markets to taking tango lessons and relaxing at an exclusive men's spa, find out what makes this throbbing city in Argentina of 11 million tick.
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Bump! Stockholm, Sweden
Host Charlie David checks out this styling capital of Sweden from a shiprail at sunrise, a rooftop at sunset, the fashion district in broad daylight, and the after-dark scene too.
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Bump! Copenhagen, Denmark
Host Charlie David goes on a hunt for Vikings in Copenhagen, the beautiful historical capital of Denmark. Instead of ancient mariners, he discovers a very contemporary and happening city, where modern Vikings prefer bikes to boats.
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Bump! Prague, Czech Republic
Prague has exploded as one of Europe's premier tourist destinations, with gorgeous architecture and vibrant gay nightlife in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
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Bump! Budapest, Hungary
West meets East, European meets Asian in every area, from complex cuisine and architecture to the people who make up the gay and lesbian scene in today's Budapest.
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Bump! Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo has gained a reputation as the "New York" of South America. Join host Charlie David as he explored this massive, sprawling gay mecca to discover if it's truly worthy of its Big Apple title.
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Bump! Torremolinos, Spain
After Madrid and Barcelona, Torremolinos has the biggest gay nightlife of Spain. Enjoy the beaches and the weather!!!
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Bump! Portland, Oregon
It may be pouring, but a trip to Oregon's gay mecca is anything but boring.
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Bump! Barcelona, Spain
Join Shannon McDonough as she tour the gayest most popular coastal town.
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Best of Bump!
Bump hosts Charlie David and Shannon McDonough draw on their vast knowledge of gay getaways to dish on their favorite GLBT vacation hotspots
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Bump! Sydney Mardis Gras
Shannon interviews the Chief of Parade, Margaret Cho, then shakes it up with the tens of thousands of enthusiastic revelers who take to the streets and the clubs for days and nights of elaborate costumes, parties and concerts.
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Bump! Valencia, Spain
Spain's third-largest city basks contentedly on the coast. Surrounded by dramatic mountains, the city boasts impressive architecture, a stunning river valley and lively lesbian and gay bars.
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Bump! Tasmania, Australia
This little piece of Eden is home to some of the fines food and wine on the planet and the local arts scene is truly happening. It's all about getting back to nature in the Tassie episode of Bump!
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Bump! Helsinki, Finland
Get the non-watered-down scoop from host Charle David as he makes new Finnish friends who show him everything Helsinki has to offer
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Bump! Seattle, Washington
Host Charlie David visits the home of coffee and grunge rock, Seattle.
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Bump! Vienna, Austria
Cosmopolitan Vienna is the geateway from Western to Eastern Europe. Host Shannon McDonough learns about Vienna's fascinating gay history, while taking in the modern spots and meeting history-in-the-making Austrians.
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Bump! Calgary, Canada
Host Charlie David gets fitted in his tightest Wranglers for the big Calgary gay rodeo. His belt matches his boots, even!
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Bump! Chicago, Illinois
Charlie hangs out in Boystown, Hollywood Beach and Andersonville, finds out that Chicago's gay scene isn't limited to one neighbourhood.
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Bump! Denver, Colorado
If you think Denver's gay scene might be lacking, wait until Shannon hits up "Petticoat Bruncheon.
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Bump! Madrid, Spain
The largest city in Spain is also home to the grandest gay scene in the country. Shannon works out at a gay-owned gym, explores the city's largest LGBT bookstore and goes clubbing until the wee hours.
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Bump! Paraty, Brazil
After the wildness of Rio, Charlies relaxes in serene Paraty -- and later meets up with the town's openly-gay former mayor.
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Bump! Queensland, Australia
Shannon rocks like gay royalty down-under, taking to the seas with Capt. Andy for the Great Barrier Reef.
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Bump! Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Charlie takes in all the flexing and adjusting going on at Farme Beach before some gelato and more boy-watching at a nearby cafe.
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Bump! Telluride, Colorado
Now on its fifth year, Telluride Gay Ski Week has plenty to offer; Charlie takes rides a makeout gondola with Denver drag queen Nuclia Waste.
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Bump! Vancouver, Canada
Charlie David roller blades through Stanley Park and explores the gay area of The West End.
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