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3 days ago
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Perfect European Island Getaway For LGBTQ+ Travel
30 years ago, people would have spoken about 2025 being a progressive haven where they could be themselves and love themselves without any fear of prejudice or repercussions. Unfortunately, every day, it seems we take big steps back. So what does that mean for travel? According to the LGBTQ+ edition of the Expedia Summer Travel Outlook, LGBTQ+ travellers take at least 3 trips annually, and that must be true because I travel A LOT! I make it a goal to be out of the country every six weeks if possible. However, I often find myself returning to the same locations because, although I love to explore, I also want to feel safe. Traveling to a new location can already be stressful without having to worry about being shunned or, worse, attacked for my skin tone or queer identity. One place I've visited repeatedly that always makes me feel at home is Malta. Popularly known for its amazing filming locations – Gladiator, Game of Thrones, etc. – and historic landmarks like the Ġgantija Temples, Malta has quickly become one of my favourite places to travel in Europe. Yes, it has an incredible food scene, but also for how accepting the country is of LGBTQ+ travellers. So here are my recommendations for you and your chosen family if you want to visit the great island: According to the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map 2024, Malta has been named the most LGBTQ+ inclusive country in Europe for nine consecutive years. Location is everything. Malta is a small island that might deceptively lead you to believe you can stay anywhere, but you would be wrong. The best places to stay as a tourist are St. Julian's, Valletta, or Sliema. Everything is just a bus ride away in these locations, or a simple hop on a ferry to the surrounding smaller islands. Hotels I would recommend for LGBTQ+ travellers in these locations are The Hilton and The Westin Dragonara, as their staff are trained in how to treat and respect individuals from all walks of life. Make time for a beach day. Malta is full of gorgeous rock pools that might make you think there are no real beaches around, but don't be fooled. Away from the main locations, there are beautiful beaches that will take your breath away. Golden Bay Beach is perfect for LGBTQ+ travellers, and it's not too far from the historic landmark Għajn Tuffieħa Tower if you want to add a touch of culture to your beach day. Book things in advance. Just because it's a small island does not mean the queues are small too; always book in advance. Malta has incredible artworks, such as St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, home to an iconic Caravaggio painting. Structures like these attract a lot of people, leading to long queues. However, if you book your tickets online, you can skip right to the front, which will help you avoid the intense Maltese heat. Explore the surrounding islands. There's so much to do in Malta that you might think you can skip the ferry to places like Gozo... don't. Gozo is home to one of the most historic landmarks in the world, the Ġgantija Temples. The Ġgantija Temples are even older than the Pyramids in Egypt. Dating back to 3600 BC, this UNESCO-listed structure must be seen to be believed. And of According to the 2025 LGBTQ+ edition of the Summer Travel Outlook, LGBTQ+ travellers put good eats over everything else, and Malta will not disappoint those needs. The Maltese kitchen feels like home. Due to its location and history, Malta has a great blend of Italian, Arabic, British, and North African cuisine – basically, all the countries that know how to make a hearty home-cooked meal that will make you miss your grandma. Here are my favourite restaurants that are great for LGBTQ+ travellers: Osteria Donna Carmela: incredible Italian kitchen with some of the best views in all of St Julians, so make sure you ask for a table outside!Toro Toro: guided by the legendary chef Richard Sandoval, Toro Toro brings the vibrancy of South American cuisine to a little island in the Buoys: Two Buoys is an LGBTQ+ owned restaurant in the heart of St Julians that brings a little taste of Down Under to Malta, perfect for any time of the Mondion: You always have a night to treat yourself on holiday, so why not do it with a Michelin star restaurant De Mondion, based in the extremely beautiful Mdina. Add Malta to your European travel list today – you won't be disappointed.
Buzz Feed
10-05-2025
- Buzz Feed
Tiny Mediterranean Island Offers Peace And Pasta
30 years ago, people would have spoken about 2025 being a progressive haven where they could be themselves and love themselves without any fear of prejudice or repercussions. Unfortunately, every day, it seems we take big steps back. So what does that mean for travel? I travel a lot; I make it a goal to be out of the country every six weeks if possible. However, I often find myself returning to the same locations because, as much as I love to explore, I also want to feel safe. Traveling to a new location can already be stressful without having to worry about being shunned or, worse, attacked for my skin tone or queer identity. One place I've visited repeatedly that always makes me feel at home is Malta. Popularly known for its amazing filming locations – Gladiator, Game of Thrones, etc. – and historic landmarks like the Ġgantija Temples, Malta has quickly become one of my favourite places to travel in Europe, not only for the incredible food scene but also for how accepting the country is of LGBTQ+ travellers. So here are my recommendations if you want to visit the great island: According to the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map 2024, Malta has been named the most LGBTQ+ inclusive country in Europe for nine consecutive years. Location is everything. Malta is a small island that might deceptively lead you to believe you can stay anywhere, but you would be wrong. The best places to stay as a tourist are St. Julian's, Valletta, or Sliema. Everything is just a bus ride away in these locations, or a simple hop on a ferry to the surrounding smaller islands. Hotels I would recommend for LGBTQ+ travellers in these locations are The Hilton and The Westin Dragonara, as their staff are trained in how to treat and respect individuals from all walks of life. Make time for a beach day. Malta is full of gorgeous rock pools that might make you think there are no real beaches around, but don't be fooled. Away from the main locations, there are beautiful beaches that will take your breath away. Golden Bay Beach is perfect for LGBTQ+ travellers, and it's not too far from the historic landmark Għajn Tuffieħa Tower if you want to add a touch of culture to your beach day. Book things in advance. Just because it's a small island does not mean the queues are small too; always book in advance. Malta has incredible artworks, such as St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, home to an iconic Caravaggio painting. Structures like these attract a lot of people, leading to long queues. However, if you book your tickets online, you can skip right to the front, which will help you avoid the intense Maltese heat. Explore the surrounding islands. There's so much to do in Malta that you might think you can skip the ferry to places like Gozo... don't. Gozo is home to one of the most historic landmarks in the world, the Ġgantija Temples. The Ġgantija Temples are even older than the Pyramids in Egypt. Dating back to 3600 BC, this UNESCO-listed structure must be seen to be believed. And of The Maltese kitchen feels like home. Due to its location and history, Malta has a great blend of Italian, Arabic, British, and North African cuisine – basically, all the countries that know how to make a hearty home-cooked meal that will make you miss your grandma. Here are my favourite restaurants that are great for LGBTQ+ travellers: Osteria Donna Carmela: incredible Italian kitchen with some of the best views in all of St Julians, so make sure you ask for a table outside!Toro Toro: guided by the legendary chef Richard Sandoval, Toro Toro brings the vibrancy of South American cuisine to a little island in the Buoys: Two Buoys is an LGBTQ+ owned restaurant in the heart of St Julians that brings little taste of Down Under to Malta, perfect for any time of the Mondion: You always have a night to treat yourself on holiday, so why not do it with a the Michelin star restaurant De Mondion based in the extremely beautiful Mdina. Add Malta to your European travel list today – you won't be disappointed.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kanye West comes out as GAY in wild rant about Kim Kardashian and their kids
Rapper Kanye West appeared to came out as gay during a manic rant concerning his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and their ongoing custody dispute. The 47-year-old, adorned in an all-black outfit and face mask, had been talking about not seeing his four kids that he shares with Kardashian, 44. As he concluded the two-minute diatribe, he said: 'I ain't got no motherf****** legacy n****, why the f*** you think I am spazzing out.' He then appeared to say: 'I'm gay. [inaudible] in charge of my legacy and I'm gay. I'm in charge of my legacy.' Social media users have debated over whether he actually said 'I'm gay', or was speaking about himself in the third-person and repeating 'I'm Ye'. It comes after a separate post to his X account just last week in which he made remarks concerning him and his male cousin having a incestuous relationship. While teasing a new song, titled 'COUSINS', he said: 'This song is called COUSINS about my cousin that's locked in jail for life for killing a pregnant lady a few years after I told him we wouldn't "look at dirty magazines together" anymore 'Perhaps in my self centered mess I felt it was my fault that I showed him those dirty magazines when he was 6 and then we acted out what we saw 'My dad had playboy magazines but the magazines I found in the top of my moms closet were different. My name is Ye and I sucked my cousins d*** till I was 14' Following a series of posts, he then shared the rainbow emoji to X, writing: 'This is my new logo', before adding that he wasn't actually gay. The 47-year-old, adorned in an all-black outfit and face mask, had been talking about not seeing his four kids that he shares with Kardashian, 44 Kanye and Kim share four children together: North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm,5 In his latest statement, West also said: ''I'mma go get these kids, bro. I'm talking to the lawyers - it gets to the point where I don't lose my f***in' mind where I got to get used to not seeing my kids.' The Stronger artist added, '[DJ] Akademiks put that battery in my back, bro - cause I was in the airport by myself … I'mma go get these kids, man!' West, who recently returned from Japan, has been working on new music as of late and corresponding with fans on social media about the upcoming slate of releases. He previously shared a series of X posts on March 19 in which he said that he was put off by a white woman being in control of his black children. West also shockingly said that he wished he had children with Paris Hilton instead of Kardashian. Kanye had referenced how Kardashian had got her start in the limelight by acting as Paris' assistant. 'Kim was Paris Hilton's assistant. I should've had babies with Paris Hilton over Kim Kardashian!' he said in the widely panned remarks. Kanye and Kim share four children together: North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5. 'Could you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? How many hotels I would have right now? Think about that. The Hilton. The Hilton s***', he said. West is seen here attending the 67th Grammy Awards in February in Los Angeles He was swiftly banned from Twitch after making the remarks, with his channel going down 10 minutes after he started streaming. West has remained in the crosshairs of controversy for much of the year amid a torrent of posts propagating antisemitism. On February 11, the shop on West's Yeezy Website - which he advertised with an expensive ad during the Super Bowl - was taken offline by Shopify after he was selling a white shirt with a black swastika in the center. He has also frequently made posts praising Adolf Hitler. West spoke more about the controversy in a series of posts on February 20 - promising to wear the swastika shirt onstage at the Super Bowl. 'Next year I'm performing at the superbowl wearing my wittle T shirt,' he said. 'People with money bought my wittle t shirt.' He added that Shopify 'gave [him his] account back' after taking down his store after controversy erupted over the shirts, but that he was 'not going to use it.' The Anti-Defamation League said in a post on X: 'As if we needed further proof of Kanye's antisemitism, he chose to put a single item for sale on his website – a t-shirt emblazoned with a swastika. 'If that wasn't enough, the t-shirt is labeled on Kanye's website as "HH-01,"which is code for "Heil Hitler." 'Kanye was tweeting vile antisemitism nonstop since last week. There's no excuse for this kind of behavior.' The organization added: 'Even worse, Kanye advertised his website during the Super Bowl, amplifying it beyond his already massive social media audience.' Kim and Saint attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Arena on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles They finalized their divorce in 2022 and agreed to joint custody of the kids, but the conflict between them has continued Sources close to Kardashian have told that she is now taking extra precautions and has hired guards to be with her 24/7 amid his erratic behavior. The reality star has also told relatives to be careful sharing anything about her children online, the source revealed. She has instructed her closest allies not to post about their locations or upload photos or messages that could identify where they might be. 'She's absolutely horrified,' the source told the Daily Mail. 'Like every time things get bad with Kanye, somehow they get worse.' They finalized their divorce in 2022 and agreed to joint custody of their children, but the conflict between them has continued. 'I HAVENT SEEN SAINT THIS YEAR,' he wrote, despite the fact that they were pictured together in January. Although West has accused Kardashian of not allowing him to see his children, the Daily Mail can confirm that he saw Saint, Chicago and Psalm at the time.
News.com.au
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Kanye West banned from Twitch following rant he ‘should've had babies' with Paris Hilton, not Kim Kardashian
Kanye West took to Twitch on Friday to rant about how he 'should've had babies' with Paris Hilton instead of Kim Kardashian — only to be booted and banned from the livestreaming service moments later. The incident began when West, 47, appeared on camera wearing a black jacket and Prada sunglasses while speaking to someone on his phone. West referenced how his ex-wife Kardashian, 44, got her start as Hilton's assistant and explained why he 'should've had babies' with the Hilton Hotels scion instead of the Keeping Up With the Kardashians reality star. 'Kim was Paris Hilton's assistant,' the controversial rapper said, per a clip of the since-deleted livestream. 'I should've had babies with Paris Hilton over Kim Kardashian! 'Could you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? How many hotels I would have right now?' Ye continued. 'Think about that. The Hilton. The Hilton sh*t.' Hilton, 44, married entrepreneur Carter Reum in 2021, and they have two children. If that wasn't enough, the College Dropout rapper dragged Arnold Schwarzenegger into his tirade. West mentioned how the Terminator star, 77, cheated on his wife, Maria Shriver, in the '90s and fathered a son with their nanny, Mildred Baena. 'If you're like Arnold Schwarzenegger and you have a kid with a nanny, the nanny's only power is to take your kids,' West explained. 'So Kim's only power is to take my kids. I had a baby with a f***ing assistant, bro.' West and Kardashian, who married in May 2014, have four children together: North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6. They settled their divorce in November 2022. The Post reached out to Kardashian's rep for comment. The Donda rapper then began spewing hateful remarks about the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities before doing a Nazi salute while saying, 'Heil Hitler'. He also praised billionaire Elon Musk for giving him 'free passes' to write hateful messages online, comparing it to taking a trip to Louis Vuitton and buying everything you want on a credit card with no limits. Musk, 53, allowed West to return to X — then called Twitter — in July 2023 after Ye's account was suspended for antisemitic comments made on the platform months earlier. 'That freedom is like a n**** getting money and going to Louis Vuitton and you keep going on your credit card and that sh*t never goes off,' the rapper said in the video. Twitch ultimately ended West's livestream less than 10 minutes after it started. 'This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch's Community Guidelines or Terms of Service,' the lifestreaming service wrote in a message after pulling West's channel. West's latest Twitch rant comes after his second wife, Bianca Censori, 30, reportedly left him last month over his disturbing rhetoric; however, the pair were seen heading into a sex shop together in Spain this week. Besides his usual hateful rhetoric, West has also faced renewed backlash for wearing a KKK hood to an interview and attacking Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye West rants he ‘should've had babies' with Paris Hilton, not Kim Kardashian — then gets banned from Twitch
Kanye chaos. Kanye West took to Twitch on Friday, April 25, to rant about how he 'should've had babies' with Paris Hilton instead of Kim Kardashian — only to be booted and banned from the livestreaming service moments later. The incident began when West, 47, appeared on camera wearing a black jacket and Prada sunglasses while speaking to someone on his phone. West referenced how Kardashian, 44, got her start as Hilton's assistant and explained why he 'should've had babies' with the Hilton Hotels scion instead of the 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' reality star. 'Kim was Paris Hilton's assistant,' the controversial rapper said, per a clip of the since-deleted livestream. 'I should've had babies with Paris Hilton over Kim Kardashian! 'Could you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? How many hotels I would have right now?' Ye continued. 'Think about that. The Hilton. The Hilton s–t.' Hilton, 44, married entrepreneur Carter Reum in 2021, and they have two children. If that wasn't enough, the 'College Dropout' rapper dragged Arnold Schwarzenegger into his tirade. West mentioned how the 'Terminator' star, 77, cheated on his wife, Maria Shriver, in the '90s and fathered a son with their nanny, Mildred Baena. 'If you're like Arnold Schwarzenegger and you have a kid with a nanny, the nanny's only power is to take your kids,' West explained. 'So Kim's only power is to take my kids. I had a baby with a f–king assistant, bro.' West and Kardashian, who married in May 2014, have four children together: North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6. They settled their divorce in November 2022. The Post reached out to Kardashian's rep for comment. The 'Donda' rapper then began spewing hateful remarks about the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities before doing a Nazi salute while saying, 'Heil Hitler.' He also praised billionaire Elon Musk for giving him 'free passes' to write hateful messages online, comparing it to taking a trip to Louis Vuitton and buying everything you want on a credit card with no limits. Musk, 53, allowed West to return to X — then called Twitter — in July 2023 after Ye's account was suspended for antisemitic comments made on the platform months earlier. 'That freedom is like a n—– getting money and going to Louis Vuitton and you keep going on your credit card and that s–t never goes off,' the rapper said in the video. Twitch ultimately ended West's livestream less than 10 minutes after it started. 'This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch's Community Guidelines or Terms of Service,' the livestreaming service wrote in a message after pulling West's channel. West's latest Twitch rant comes after his second wife, Bianca Censori, 30, reportedly left him last month over his disturbing rhetoric; however, the pair were seen heading into a sex shop together in Spain this week. Besides his usual hateful rhetoric, West has also faced renewed backlash for wearing a KKK hood to an interview and attacking Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
