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JUNE 2019 Cover_Passport Cover Mar 2011 4/22/19 6:23 PM Page 1 TRAVEL • CULTURE • STYLE • ADVENTURE • ROMANCE PASSPORT WORLD PRIDE! + 50 STONEWALL 50 EVENTS • GAY ISRAEL • LONDON • TRAVELING GOURMET • LOUISVILLE & MORE DISPLAY UNTIL 7/19/19 $7.99 US $9.99 CDN New Ad Layout_New Ad Layout 12/8/18 1:45 PM Page 1 New Ad Layout_New Ad Layout 12/8/18 1:44 PM Page 1 TOC JUNE 2019_TOC 02-09.R4 4/28/19 6:02 PM Page 2 PASSPORT JUNE 2019 vol 18 issue 148 FEATURES OUT & ABOUT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: WHISTLER AND VANCOUVER, CANADA 40 Join travel writer Lawrence Ferber as he explores the culinary pleasures, cultural attrac- tions, and natural wonders of two of British Colombia’s most popular destinations. SOPHISTICATED & PROGRESSIVE: LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 46 Kentucky’s largest city has grown to be a beacon of sophistication and progressive val- ues. This mid-Southern metropolis has also become a welcoming place to fly the rainbow flag, as Mark Chesnut and his husband Angel discover while attending Kentuckiana Pride. 52 STONEWALL 50 52 New York is the place to be this June when the LGBTQ community marks a half-century since the Stonewall uprising. Here’s a rundown of the top 50 events not to miss during Stonewall 50 and WorldPride 2019. BUSINESS CLASS 61 Meet Brian Peterson-Roest the founder of Bees in the D, a non-profit that’s turning the yards and rooftops of Detroit into homespun apiaries. Three years,100 hives, and six mil- lion new bees since it started, Bees in the D is generating major Motor City buzz. Also in this issue, get up close and personal with Gregory G. Allen, actor, director, producer, song- writer, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, and the award-winning author of ten books. 10 MUST VISIT PLACES AND EVENTS IN ISRAEL 73 Israel is flush with art, culinary options, cultural events, and outdoor adventures. Here is a curated list of ten attractions of special interest to LGBTQ visitors. 18 nightlife, burgeoning neighborhoods, and DEPARTMENTS emerging trends in St. Louis, Missouri. CURIOUS TRAVELER 8 Passport’s forum for letters, comments, and PRIORITY LIST 30 recommendations from the most important Money saving tips for your destina- travelers in the world—our readers. tion wedding. CONCIERGE 10 SPECIAL EFFECTS 62 Frank Everet, W Insider at the W Austin, is Passport’s guide to exciting new products our guide to all the best things to do, see, for discerning shoppers. hear, taste, and experience in Austin, Texas WORLD EATS 64 WHAT’S NEW IN… Find out what makes Florence a world- 24 Discover the latest in hospitality and enter- wide star within the culinary universe. tainment in Washington, D.C. 14 TRAVEL BOUND 67 EXECUTIVE SUITE 18 Great reads for the savvy traveler. The InterContinental London Park Lane is located in the heart of Mayfair overlooking theTRAVELING GOURMET 77 Royal Parks and is within walking distance Sweet dreams are made of this! to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, and the gay nightlife of Soho. DREAMSCAPE 80 High atop the cliffs of beautiful Big Sur, GLOBETROTTING ST. LOUIS 24 California guests luxuriate at the roman- Explore the huge culinary scene, exciting tic Post Ranch Inn overlooking the Pacific. ON THE COVER: (L to R) Aaron Mealhow (@meal_how89) & Louis Velasquez 80 (@Louis_Velasquez) • photographer Andres Casallas • location Orlando, Florida 2 PASSPORT I JUNE 2019 New Ad Layout_New Ad Layout 4/26/19 5:50 PM Page 1 27 MICHELIN STARS IN THIS TOWN AND ALL ANYONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IS THE PIZZA. ALINEA | CHICAGO PREPARE TO BE AMAZED AT ENJOYILLINOIS.COM © 2019 ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, OFFICE OF TOURISM, TTY: 1-800-785-6055 Editorial June 2019_Editorial AUG10.qxd 4/29/19 4:30 PM Page 4 editorial “All of us who are openly gay are living and writing the history of our movement. We are no more, and no less, heroic than the suffragists and abolitionists of the 19th century; and the labor organizers, Freedom Riders, Stonewall demonstrators, and environ- mentalists of the 20th century. We are ordinary people, living our lives, and trying as civil- rights activist Dorothy Cotton said, to ‘fix what ain’t right in our society.” —Senator Tammy Baldwin n June, people from every continent will gather in New York to celebrate WorldPride and commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Numerous festivities and events will take place across New York City and the state, as highlighted in our article “50 Things To Do in New York During Stonewall 50 and WorldPride 2019.” This will be one of the most diverse and welcoming LGBTQ events ever held. It will also usher in a new era Iin the struggle for equality, and a renewed commitment to ensure that people in every coun- try can live and love without fear of being imprisoned or killed because they are gay. In this issue of Passport magazine, we feature a fascinating array of people, places, and events that are helping to make the world a better place for everyone. Come with us as we travel to Israel and discover an exciting selection of art, culinary options, cultural events, and outdoor adventures. Join Lawrence Ferber as he explores Whistler and Vancouver, Canada, two of British Colombia’s most popular destinations. Experience the natiural wonders, delectable food offer- ings, LGBTQ events, and more in this beautiful Canadian provence. Pack your bags for Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, which has grown to be a beacon of sophistication and progressive values. This mid-Southern metropolis has also become a great place to fly the rainbow flag, as Mark Chesnut and his husband Angel discover while attend- ing Kentuckiana Pride. Also in this issue, find out what makes Florence, Italy good enough to eat; get an insider’s look at what’s hot and happening in Austin, Texas; head with us to Washington, D.C. for the latest developments in hospitality and entertainment; learn valuable money saving tips for your destination wedding; get up close and personal with Gregory G. Allen, actor, director, producer, songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, and award-winning author of ten books; and meet Brian Peterson-Roest the founder of Bees in the D, a non-profit that’s turn- ing the yards and rooftops of Detroit into homespun apiaries. Bon voyage! —Robert Adams For daily updates about what’s happening in our world be sure to visit passportmagazine.com/blog You can also follow us on Facebook and at twitter.com/passportmag 4 PASSPORT I JUNE 2019 New Ad Layout_New Ad Layout 4/20/19 1:43 PM Page 1 All-Inclusive Luxury River Cruising One price covers it all. No hidden extras. Just exceptional experiences. Let this be the year of your unforgettable European river cruise. From timeless towns to iconic landmarks, Europe’s legendary waterways are brimming with wonders waiting to be explored. 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