Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! If you’ve been following me here or on Instagram (@notstr8ight), you’ll know I love finding the Prides that don’t always make the headlines. The smaller, rawer ones that often mean the most. Arctic Pride Lapland is exactly that. Rovaniemi, Finland. Santa’s actual hometown, right on the Arctic Circle. Not the first […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! If you follow my wild Pride adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight), you already know I love a challenge. And in July 2025, I took on my most ambitious one yet: two Pride parades in two cities, in two countries… in one single day. Yep, I really did it. Pride in London at […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! If you’ve been following me on Instagram (@notstr8ight), you’ll know I’ve got a thing for big, bold, unforgettable LGBTQ+ celebrations. And in June 2025, I had the absolute joy of experiencing one for the history books — EuroPride Lisbon 2025, the first time Europe’s biggest queer celebration came to Portugal. For […]

Hi everyone! It’s Notstr8ight here, your insider guide to the world’s most powerful Pride celebrations. As many of you know from Instagram (@notstr8ight), I’ve made it my mission to spotlight the most meaningful, joyful, and sometimes radical queer events around the globe — and this one hit differently. This time, I marched in Kraków’s Equality […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most vibrant Pride celebrations. This time, I’m taking you to a hidden gem: Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island bathed in sunshine and surprising inclusivity. Curaçao, with its pastel-coloured Willemstad and stunning beaches, might […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most vibrant Pride celebrations. As a seasoned Pride traveler, I was eager to experience the magic of Cologne Pride firsthand. With its reputation for being one of Europe’s largest and most beloved Pride […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most vibrant Pride celebrations. In late June 2024, that obsession led me to the heart of Greece, where Thessaloniki was gearing up for a momentous EuroPride celebration. EuroPride 2024 took center stage in […]

Hi everyone! It’s Notstr8ight here, your go-to guide for the most vibrant Pride celebrations across the globe. As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most exciting LGBTQ+ events. This time, I’m taking you to the sun-kissed shores of Sitges, Spain, for a Pride experience […]

Hi everyone, it’s Notstr8ight! As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most vibrant Pride celebrations. In mid September 2023, I couldn’t resist diving headfirst into EuroPride 2023, held in the heart of Malta, a country repeatedly recognized as Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination. The excitement […]

Sunshine, vibrant colors, and an electric atmosphere – Barcelona Pride is a sensory explosion you won’t forget! As many of you who follow my adventures on Instagram (@notstr8ight) know, I’m obsessed with exploring the world’s most vibrant Pride celebrations, and Barcelona Pride has been on my bucket list for years. The city was alive with […]