Europe Archives - Josh Rimer

Stockholm Pride: Scandinavia’s Largest LGBTQ+ Festival

Europe, My Trips / August 17, 2026

For an LGBTQ traveller, Stockholm Pride is the kind of event that shows how a city can turn celebration into an entire destination experience. Scandinavia’s largest Pride festival brings together approximately 50,000 marchers and 500,000 spectators, but the appeal goes well beyond one colourful Saturday parade. Stockholm pairs its Pride celebrations with royal history, queer heritage, […]

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Manchester: Gay Village, Queer History & More

Europe, My Trips / July 15, 2026

Manchester makes a seriously strong case for a UK city break centred around LGBTQ travel. The Gay Village is one of Britain’s best known queer neighbourhoods, but what stood out to me was how much there is to explore beyond a night on Canal Street. You can find queer history, independent shops, museums, big red

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Historic Germany in Winter for Christmas Markets

Europe, My Trips / January 15, 2026

I love wandering through cobblestone streets, warming my hands on a steaming cup of mulled wine, and ducking into centuries-old buildings that smell faintly of wood smoke and history. If you’re an LGBTQ traveller thinking about going to Germany during the Christmas market season, this guide pulls together what I learned visiting three historic highlights:

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Berlin During Pride: Visiting Germany’s Capital

Europe, My Trips / December 20, 2025

Berlin is one of those cities that feels both massive and intimate at the same time. For visitors it offers a rare blend of history, activism, celebration, and unapologetic nightlife. I spent a few days during their Pride celebrations (Christopher Street Day, as they call it) moving between parades, memorials, rooftop thrills, flea markets, and

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