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3. Discover America’s homegrown LGBTI hot spot | 3 America’s homegrown Boystown, Chicago, USA LGBTI hot spot | Boystown, Chicago The Windy City is host to the US’s best gay district, making it one of those places all gay people should visit. Boystown is known across the world for standing firm against the ero- sion of explicitly queer areas. There are dozens of bars – from Progress to Sidetrack – allow- ing you to unleash your gay side with the strength that only Americans can provide. The restaurants are great, too, so check out Wood and Home Bistro for Michelin-nodded eater- ies. Sydney Mardi Gras is like an atomic bomb of queer energy. Set over twelve nights, queer artists and revelers descend on the city, bringing everything from burlesque, drag queens, talks, art, and one hell of a party. It might be a bit overwhelming, but once that parade starts, you’ll truly understand why Australians have a reputation for parties. 4. Australian Pride, but not like you’ve ever experienced | Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Australia 44

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