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Dean Lisk

Dean Lisk is a culture, entertainment and travel writer whose work has appeared in publications including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Metro NY. He is the former entertainment and lifestyle editor at Metro English Canada and past editor of WestJet Magazine. He is currently based in Toronto, Canada, and can be followed on Instagram @deanlisk.

5 LGBTQ+ Halloween parties where you can celebrate the homo high holiday

Whether you want to get naked as a modern-day Eve or smear some fake blood on your face, here are five cities that know how to throw LGBTQ+ Halloween parties

The couple behind bad-boy fashion brand Haus of Marica

The global travel adventures of the Haus of Marica founders have helped the gay couple build a brand that’s both naughty and clever

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How to stay safe on gay apps when you’re abroad

We hope they’re just urban legends, but it turns out some of those stories about the dangers of dating and using hookup apps abroad...

All the queer that Halifax has to offer (you’ll be surprised)

The LGBTQ2S+ hub of Canada’s east coast has history, vibrancy and lots of hotties. Meet queer Halifax

Power down and pull up a chair for a bite (and a pint) in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

Tucked just south of Montreal, not far from the U.S. border, the beautiful, quaint and LGBTQ2S+-friendly destination known as the Eastern Townships is a breath of fresh air

Dan Clapson tells us where to find the queer on the Canadian Prairies

Writer and promoter Dan Clapson reveals his favourite hotspots in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Guess which Prairie province is the most gay

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Calgary is not as straight as you think it is

Our cheat sheet to finding everything queer and queer adjacent in Calgary, where oil and cowboys rule the land

When should I be taking my PrEP while travelling on the other side of the world?

Making sure you are taking your daily dose is just one sexual health consideration before, during and after your vacation

Lube is a liquid. And more things to remember when travelling with sex toys

Sure, you can take adult toys on vacation. But there are guidelines to follow. And some things are better left at home

A quick queer guide to Los Cabos (yes, there’s a gay bar)

Rustic and flashy, elegant but with family fun. The beach isn’t all that Los Cabos has to offer to LGBTQ+ travellers

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Aruba is a Caribbean island where you’ll be comfortable holding hands

The small island off the coast of Venezuela has romance and gay nightlife. Introducing LGBTQ Aruba

Have fun in the desert visiting Scottsdale, Arizona

More than just a suburb of Phoenix, Scottsdale has its own indulgent resort-town atmosphere. And a lively LGBTQ2S+ community

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ2S+ Las Vegas

Think of all the creative talent that makes Las Vegas sparkle—the city’s chockablock with queers who know how to make it werk and know how to throw a party