If you’ve ever been on a vacation where virtually everything was an optional “extra”, you know how much of a damper it can put on your good time. Do I really need that glass of hooch? I’m sure this sparkling water is delicious. Do we really need a limo transfer?

When you think of Mongolia, you probably think of Genghis Khan, the 13th century emperor who amassed the largest empire in the world. How he did this, of course, is not a tale for the fainthearted. Or the democratic. There’s a lot of history surrounding Khan in this gorgeous central

Taking your first river cruise tends to be a rite of passage for gay travelers. Most people’s first all-gay vacation is an ocean cruise, which can be a lot of fun; but because of the size of ocean vessels (3,000-6,000 passengers these days), you eventually tire of waiting in lines

After getting our jungle cruise on, and before we hit the jaw-dropping Machu Picchu, we spent 2-1/2 days in the beautiful Sacred Valley. This valley sits at around 9,000 feet – Denver, Colorado, by comparison, is 5,300 – and is a beautiful spot amidst the grandeur of the Andes. Much

When a lot of people think of Peru, if they think of it at all (let’s face it, we’re Americans, we think the world revolves around us) they probably envision getting that perfectly art-directed selfie at Machu Picchu. And with good reason; Machu Picchu is an extraordinary place, one that

Many people have hesitated to go abroad just yet, worrying that Covid restrictions will turn their trip into an orgy of quarantines, Real Housewives marathons, and unhealthy relationships with room service waiters. So we asked those Brand g guests who have traveled with us from August to December of 2021 what it’s

River cruises are a fantastic way to travel. You unpack once, you get a taste of half a dozen ports, and you get to drink and dance and lounge on the top deck as you float past castles and charming villages. (It’s like those massive gay ocean cruises, but with

(Because overnights cost more) Miss Conception is the celebrated female delusionist who headlines many Brand g cruises and performs encores in crew quarters. Canada’s chanteuse extraordinaire, she entertains around the globe, including a residencies each year in Puerto Vallarta and Provincetown. As befits the whirlwind life of a superstar, we

At Brand g, we have a number of guests who travel by themselves – either because they’re currently single, because their partner can’t go with them, or because they’re impossible. Kidding! Our guests are, as a whole, quite relaxed and easy-going, and our single travelers are certainly no exception. We