Gay Helsinki – ShawnVoyage Guide
Before I go into gay Helsinki, I should give you reasons on why you should travel there first. Finland is like the unknown family member among the Nordic family which includes Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and
What to do in Lyon, France
So you decided to take a break from Paris or the French Riviera and want to know what to do in Lyon, France? To be honest, Lyon is not on many people’s schedule when visiting
Zip-lining in Puerto Vallarta, México – Review
While in México, I did zip-lining in Puerto Vallarta with a company called Vallarta Adventures. I've been zip-lining many times before so I did know what to expect, except for the the last zip-line on the
Lying about being Gay to Travel
I would be interested to know how many gay travelers are lying about being gay. How far would you go to travel? In one of my recent posts I stated that nearly 80 countries in
8 Things I Learned while Living in France
I lived in Grenoble, France in 2010, which is about a 3 hour TGV southern train ride from Paris. It’s funny that everybody always mentions Paris when they talk about France, but Paris is just
A Surprise Day in New Orleans, LA
It’s not my 25th birthday but my parents decided to surprise me with a trip to New Orleans. I had flown down to Dallas, TX for the weekend and spent a great day with the
A Day in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Back in 2007 I traveled to the popular Mediterranean port destination Dubrovnik, Croatia. Looking at a map of the crazy outline of Croatia, you can find Dubrovnik on the lower tip, just miles from the country
The Highest Airports in the World
I love airports and love interesting stats so I was curious to know, what are the highest airports in the world? I originally thought that the highest airport in the world was in Tibet because
Major Airlines that Don’t Serve Alcohol
If you ever questioned which airlines serve alcohol on board, the answer would be that nearly all major airlines serve something alcoholic. After all, serving alcohol makes money and helps customers
My 8 Favorite Things to Do in Chicago
Anyone visiting Chicago will look up on some website, “things to do in chicago.” Inevitably most sites will tell you to go to Millennium Park, Willis Tower (formerly Sears), Navy Pier and take some sort
Why I Mostly Love but sometimes Hate Switzerland
Switzerland. I have strong feelings towards it and I mostly love it but sometimes hate it. Now before I go into why I love and hate Switzerland I wanted to
The Summer Palace, Mao’s Body and Temple of Heaven
For some reason I forgot to finish my posts from my travels across Asia in 2012! So this post is all about my last days in Beijing including one of the most beautiful and underrated
What it’s Like to be Gay and Travel
I recently watched a documentary where a British gay man traveled to one of the most homophobic countries in the world, Uganda. Why did he go? He wanted to see if gay life there really
The World Cruise Ship
How much do you love cruising? Would you travel on a cruise for more than half the year? Or how about travel on a cruise permanently? If you’re interested in traveling while you’re still at
Gay Puerto Vallarta | The San Francisco of México
After getting back from Puerto Vallarta, I was surprised how gay Puerto Vallarta actually is! Prior to traveling I read from several travelers who called Puerto Vallarta “The San Francisco of México,” but didn’t realize
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta, México?
Traveling to Puerto Vallarta soon? Thinking about where to stay in Puerto Vallarta? I just came back from a 5 day trip and experienced the variances of Puerto Vallart and the many hotel options. I
Granada | Spain’s White City
I wrote an earlier post about my time in Málaga, Spain back in April 2010. I came to Spain from France, while studying abroad, for about a week and half to discover more of Spain. While
How to Travel with an Open Mind
It’s hard for some people, traveling to a place that resembles nothing they know from back home and not sure how to react to awkward situations. For many, it’s hard to travel with an open