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History, geography, and current events have never been my strong suits. But even I, who would rather be immersed in a plate of loukamoades (Greek doughnuts) than stumbling among the rubble of an archeological ruin, found myself inspired.

"12 Greek Gods in 2012" is a contest to determine the beauty, knowledge, and talent that will highlight the most proud gay man in Greece, the man who deserves to represent the country in European and world gay contests.

With crowds of tourists and a college-town atmosphere, Krakow - once the capital of Poland - has become a European hot spot.

Sitges, that little sin city by-the-sea, is one of the few places left on the Iberian Peninsula for sex in the great outdoors. If one had a mind to, every single waking moment here could be spent having some sort of public sex.

Beauty has been, for years, synonymous with Sweden. After all, this is the country that conquered the world with their Nordic models, clothed the globe in H&M fashions, furnished our homes in Ikea - and drowned the world in Absolut.

The biggest Pride festival in Scandinavia, Stockholm Pride 2011 celebrated "Openness" with an exuberant parade and a three-night party marked by a surfeit of extraordinary specimens from a city long heralded for its stunning beauty.

One of the biggest Pride celebrations - and longest: ten days and nights! - turns 21 this year. That’s right, Manchester Pride, winner of "Best UK Pride" and a nominee for "World’s Best Pride" shows the world why I [HEART} MCR is a global sentiment.

Manchester Pride turns 21 this summer and is marking the milestone with a commemorative exhibition, Queer To Stay: 21 Years Of Manchester Pride, a comprehensive collection of images, memorabillia, and stories documenting the festival’s history.

Around 50,000 people turned out for the European gay and lesbian parade Europride’s annual festival in the Swiss city of Zurich on Saturday, organiser Michael Rueegg said.

The European gay and lesbian parade Europride is expecting about 50,000 people for its annual festival in the Swiss city of Zurich on Friday and Saturday, but reportedly without Mr Switzerland.