PORTLAND

Portland, Oregon sits in one of the most scenic parts of the United States. Resting between towering mountains and quaint hills, the setting is unbelievable (see picture above). Since the climate is not as extreme as the rest if the northern USA, the trees are green even in the winter. This adds to the year-round charm of the city.

Portland is also one of the "greenest" cities in the USA. The city prides itself on its stewardship of the environment. With everything from recycling everywhere (including in each hotel room --- which is rare)...to bike trails throughout the city...to an amazing public transportation system (which is nice, clean, and FREE in most parts of the city), Portland is all about the environment.

When I am in Portland, I always stay downtown. Since everything is within walking distance, I never get a rental car in Portland. Even if you want to another part of the city, there is a streetcar line close by to take you there. And....as I mentioned before....a good part of the streetcar system is FREE!!! As an added bonus, the streetcars go where you actually WANT to go (unlike a lot of cities....where you still need a car to get around).

If you get a wild hair, there is a bathhouse in Portland called STEAM. Although I have never been there, I am told it is quite nice. STEAM is located just outside of downtown and you can either cab it there or find your way on the streetcars. All of the gay bars are located downtown as well....so you have everything you need close by.

If you are looking for a great gym, the 24-Hour Fitness in the Pearl District is the place I like most. It is a mix of gay and straight...and there are always a ton of hotties working out. With eye-candy everywhere and great equipment too, this is a great choice of gyms.

Speaking of the Pearl District, this part of downtown is all old 2-4 story brick warehouses that have all been converted into a uber-cool hip area to live. With stunning lofts, cool art galleries, and great restaurants, the Pearl District is a must see when in Portland.

BRANDON LEWIS

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NASHVILLE

With all of the traveling I do, people are constantly surprised when I mention that Nashville is one of my favorite cities to visit. Considering its size, Nashville has a lot of the features you would find in a much larger city. Home to country music, this city has a ton of bars downtown where you can watch live bands.

I usually stay close to Vanderbilt University in the West End area of Nashville. In addition to being close to downtown and the university, it is also the area with the 2 main gay bars. Tribe is the main gay video bar in Nashville and great for cocktails. PLAY is next door and is a great dance club. Since they are next to each other, you can make a night of fun without driving all over the city. I do not go out to bars much when I travel, but I make a point of going out to PLAY every time I am in Nashville.

Also in the West End/Vanderbilt area is Centennial Park. In the middle of this park is a full-scale reconstruction of the original Greek Parthenon (see picture above). Its a pretty cool sight right in the middle of the city.

The gym situation in Nashville is rough. The best place to workout in Nashville (by FAR) is the YMCA. But, they have recently instituted a new policy at the Nashville area YMCA's where you can not buy a day pass anymore. If you are not a member of another YMCA in another city, then you are out of luck. I have worked out at the Urban Active gyms in Nashville, and although they have great equipment, the crowd is not all that great. But, if you just want a good workout and do not want eye-candy, then Urban Active is a good alternative to the YMCA. But, if you can find a way to get into the YMCA, that is definitely the place to go.

JUSTIN RYDER & WADE WILDER & TYLER ANDREWS

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ANN ARBOR UPDATED

If you read my blog post about Ann Arbor I wrote last year, one thing you will remember is how disappointed I was with the gym options I found. Well, I just visited Ann Arbor again and found a gym worth going to. The Arbor Fit Club is in the space of the old Golds Gym. Although the equipment is still the same as when it was Golds a few years ago, the equipment is still in great shape and has everything you need. Also, you will find a lot of hot eye candy at the gym too. There is also tanning and a smoothie bar....so you will find everything you need at this location. This gym is a few minutes off the beaten-path....but definitely worth the drive!

During this trip I went back to downtown Ann Arbor (pictured above). Centered on the University of Michigan campus, this is a cute, quaint downtown with everything you would need in a city. It gives Ann Arbor a ton of charm and worth visiting!

JUSTIN RYDER

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SEATTLE

If you have never been to Seattle, the first thing you will notice is the scenery. The city itself sits between the mountains and the water. The setting is amazing. The only negative to this part of the country is the weather. It seems to rain every day. Unlike most cities that pour down rain for a while and then clear up, the rain in Seattle is like a fine mist/drissle all the time. For the sun-worshipers, it can be depressing...but it does add character to the city.

I always stay downtown in Seattle. There are numerous nice hotels downtown and everything you would need is within walking distance. If you stay downtown, you are also close to the tourist attractions including the Space Needle. If you have the time, I would highly recommend a trip to the top of the Space Needle (pictured above). Towering above the city, you get great views of the entire area from the top of the Space Needle.

If you are looking for a great gym in downtown Seattle, then the 24-Hour Fitness on Yale Avenue is a great option. In addition to this gyms reputation for being a very gay gym, it also has great equipment as well. Also, since it is within a few blocks of most of the downtown hotels, it is in a very convenient location as well.

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PALM SPRINGS

Sometimes you just want to get away and relax. One of my favorite places to do that is Palm Springs. Located in the desert about 90 miles west of Los Angeles, Palm Springs is a city built on relaxation. From the many golf courses to the clothing-optional resorts, Palm Springs has a wide variety of options.

One thing I like about Palm Springs is the setting. Sitting in the middle of the desert, the city itself is flat; but rising from the sides of the city are towering mountains. The view is picturesque. Another cool thing about Palm Springs is the drive into the city. Right as you are about to enter the city, you come across a HUGE windmill farm (pictured above). Hundreds of windmills line the valley and mountainside and it is a really cool site to see.

When I visit Palm Springs, I usually stay in one of the many gay clothing-optional resorts. The city has a bunch of them and in my opinion they are the best places to stay. For me, there is nothing better than relaxing naked in a hot tub at midnight before I head to bed. In the past, I have always stayed at Inn Exile. Although this resort is very relaxing, it is also a pretty quiet place.....great if you are visiting with a boyfriend. This past trip I stayed at All Worlds Resort. Since All Worlds sells day and night passes, there are always a new mix of people hanging out at the resort. Since there is not a ton of stuff to do in Palm Springs, this new mix of people keeps it from getting boring. My advice is to choose your resort wisely before going to Palm Springs. Decide what is most important to you and stay at the resort that best fits your needs.

If you decide to hit the gym while in Palm Springs, World Gym is the place to go. The equipment is great and the guys that run the gym are first rate. The crowd is older (much like the city itself) and I have been told the wet area is very cruisy.....but since I have never showered there I can not independently confirm that. I like the gym because the equipment is first rate.

Downtown Palm Springs has a quaint village-like feel to it. The main downtown street is lined with cool local shops and restaurants. On my last trip I found a neat local chocolate shop. Since I am addicted to chocolate I was in heaven!! Probably not the healthiest thing you can eat....but chocolate is my vice (although I guess it is better than most vices).

SAN DIEGO

When anyone asks me to name my top 10 cities I would consider moving to, San Diego is always on that list. The weather is amazing, the city is very liveable, and the guys are HOT! The only negative I see about San Diego is the cost of living. San Diego is not cheap. But it is worth every penny in my book.

The scenery in San Diego is hard to beat. Sitting right on the Pacific Ocean, the views are amazing. The city is hilly, so there are numerous places to look out over the ocean. One of my favorite places in San Diego is Black's Beach. This world famous nude beach is just north of the city. On the back side of the beach are towering hills; so getting down to the beach is a workout. But once you make it down the side of the hill, you will see what makes this place famous. Not only is it secluded, but it is beautiful as well. If you are a beach bum, then a visit to Black's Beach is a must!

San Diego is also a military city. It hosts one of the largest naval fleets in the world. And navy ships mean hot HORNY navy boys! Look online sometime in San Diego, and you will find a number of hot military boys in San Diego (although most hide the fact that they are in the military when they are online).

San Diego has a very walkable gay area known as Hillcrest. The picture above is of the sign that hangs over the main street in the Hillcrest area. This is where most of the gay bars are located and also where the "gay" gym is as well. The 24-Hour Fitness in Hillcrest is not large, but it is heavily gay. They used to have a wet area in this gym, but they have removed it (probably because of cruising). They only have shower now; but since the showers face the sink area, you can get a glimpse of guys cruising while you are at the sink.

If you want a fun place to eat, then Urban Mo's is a must. Formerly a Hamburger Mary's, this restaurant is teaming with homos. The food is great and the atmosphere is even better. A great place to eat and drink.

SALT LAKE CITY

The Mormon's had it right when they picked Salt Lake City to be their "holy-land". Although the city itself is mostly flat (it is in the valley), there are towering mountains on both sides of the city (see picture of SLC downtown above). It is a beautiful sight! It adds a character to the city that few cities can match. Being right between 2 mountains also has the advantage that skiing is close by. At the top of the mountain (only a 30 minute drive from downtown SLC) is Park City,Utah. Downtown Park City looks just like an old mining town. It is very quaint and a great place to get away. Park City is also surrounded by ski slopes (in fact, one of the ski slopes ends right in the middle of downtown!). If you visit Salt Lake City, I would strongly suggest heading up the mountain to Park City. It is definitely worth the trip!!!

When I am in Salt Lake City, I always stay downtown. It is convenient to everything in the city and the hotels are reasonably priced as well. If you drive around downtown, you will see the HUGE Mormon temple. A good chuck of the downtown area is owned by the Mormon church and they seem to continually invest in the area to make it nice. I have been in SLC around Christmas time in the past, and boy those Mormons know how to decorate! Lights everywhere!

Although the Mormon Church dominates Utah, Salt Lake City actually has a lot of non-Mormons as well. I think it is something like 50/50 in Salt Lake City itself....whereas the rest of the state is like 99.9% Mormon. The one thing you will notice is that Mormon guy are HOT! I am not sure why (I have been told it is because of their ancestry), but you will notice a lot of VERY hot guys in Salt Lake City....and they are usually Mormon as well.

There also seems to be a lot of gay guys in SLC as well....although a lot of them are Mormon and closeted. If you are in the mood to workout, I would definitely recommend the 24-Hour Fitness in Sugar House. Sugar House is a young trendy area of SLC and filled with hotties! The 24-Hour Fitness there is known locally as the "gay" gym....although by NYC/LA/SF standards it is more of a mixed (straight/gay) gym. But, regardless if they are gay or straight, there are a lot of very HOT guys at that gym. Although I never shower at that gym, there are always hot guys coming into the locker room from the pool at the gym in just a towel....so I have a feeling the showers are a sight to be seen! Nothing better than a hot shower scene!!!!

The Mormon Church also has the largest ancestry database in the world. There are a few places you can go in both Salt Lake City and Park City to find out about your ancestors. I was told the Mormon Church provides this search for free, but I did not check it out while there (although I did see one of their ancestry stores when I was in Park City).

ORLANDO

Due to the nature of the attractions throughout Orlando (i.e. Disney, Universal, etc), this city is filled with gay boys. Although I have been to Orlando to go to the parks before (specifically for Gay Days at Disney), this trip I chose to stay downtown. If you are looking for more of the "city" experience, then downtown is the place to stay. If you are coming to Orlando to go to the theme parks, then I would definitely stay closer to those areas.

Although there are a lot of companies with offices in Orlando (this is the 3rd largest city in Florida), my feeling that most of the gay boys live in Orlando to work in the hospitality industry. There are a number of good bars in Orlando (including Firestone) and even a popular hotel/nightclub (Parliament House). I have not been to Parliament House in about 10 years, but last time I was there it was an interesting experience to say the least. It is basically an old motor lodge with outside walkways. The rooms all have large windows facing the walkway. The guest are all gay....and the place is cruisy as hell! When I walked around the complex, I saw everything from group orgies to guys jacking off in their rooms. If you are an exhibitionist, this is definitely the place to stay. There is also a nightclub attached to the motel, so guys go back and forth from the dance floor to the guest rooms. Like I mentioned before, I have not been there in about 10 years, but from what everyone told me when I was in Orlando, nothing has changed. It is still as cruisey as ever.

If you want somewhere to go for sex, then Club Orlando is a great option. I have not been here for about 5 years, but the one thing I remember is how nice a complex it is. A relaxing pool and hot tub outside and a pretty good gym inside. This makes for a nice Sunday afternoon experience. Of course, if you are horny, then there are plenty of places to take care of that too....this being a bathhouse.

If you are a gym guy like myself, then the LA Fitness on Colonial Drive is the place for you. This gym has it all....great equipment, hot guys (both straight and gay), and a pool if you want to swim. This is definitely the place to workout in Orlando!!!!

JASON PITT & JESSE IDOL

"Hanging out at home, Jesse Pitt and Jason Idol pass the time with some hardcore sucking and fucking action ..... Jesse is sure he wants to kick it with Jason and proves it by pushing his big bulge in Jason’s face. Never one to refuse a challenge, Jason swallows that schlong with gusto. The pair kiss deeply and Jesse savors slavering Jason from head to cock, stroking his massive meat while he licks. Rubbing their cocks together gets Jesse so worked up that he has to go back for a second suck on Jason’s rod. Jesse mounts his bud’s dick and rides him long and hard. Balls deep, Jason takes control and flips Jesse to his back on the chair to hammer his tight, milky white ass until Jesse unloads across his abs. Jesse is rewarded and left begging for me when he catches a faceful of Jason’s jizz,. With a suck and fuck delivery like that, Jesse can drop by Jason’s place anytime he wants a spicy treat."

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TAMPA & ST. PETERSBURG

Although Tampa and St. Petersburg (St. Pete) are only separated by a 5 mile bridge over Tampa Bay, they could not be more different. On the Gulf of Mexico side is St. Petersburg/Clearwater. Life seems to be slower here on this side of the bridge. This is where most of the beaches are....and everything just seems more laid-back in St. Pete. When visiting the St. Pete/Clearwater area, I usually stay close to the St. Pete/Clearwater airport. There are a ton of hotels here and restaurants everywhere. The other benefit to this area is that it is convenient to both St. Pete, Clearwater, and to the bridge back to Tampa. The airport in this area is small, so unless you are flying in on Allegiant Air, you will probably touch down at Tampa/St. Petersburg International Airport on the other side of the bridge in Tampa.

When I am in St. Pete/Clearwater, I usually alternate between 2 gyms. The first gym I went to is the LA Fitness in Clearwater. Although the equipment is very new and nice, it is not what I would call the eye-candy gym. But...if you want a great workout and want great equipment....this is definitely a great option. The second gym I tried is the Gold's Gym on 38th Avenue in St. Petersburg. I was told this was the "gay" gym....but I found that to be far from the truth. In fact, I do not think I saw one gay boy at the gym the times I went there. The one thing I did find: HOT straight muscle boys. If you are looking for eye-candy and like hot straight guys, then this is the gym for you!!!

Now for the other side of the bridge. Tampa is more of the fast-paced city that you would expect from a large metro area. I usually stay in the Westshore area of Tampa. I prefer this area because it is close to the International Airport, a lot of nice hotels, 2 major malls, and a lot of restaurants. Whenever possible, I like to stay at the Renaissance Hotel at International Plaza. This is not only a very nice mall; but the hotel is just steps away from a ton of great dining (and fast food) options as well. Even when I do not stay at the mall, I always stay close by so I can take advantage of the dining options at the mall.

If you decide to workout in Tampa, you may be on your own. I always workout at the Gold's Gym in Tampa just because it is easy and convenient. This gym is what I would consider adequate. It is not fancy and is pretty basic. It is never really packed either. There are a few hot straight guys that work out there, but I would not go out of my way to go to this gym. I was told there is a "gay" gym closer to downtown Tampa...but....considering my experience with gay gyms in St. Pete, I was apprehensive to drive across town to try another gym. The one gym I would tell you to definitely avoid is the Bally Total Fitness just north of the airport. This gym is a DUMP!!!! All I can say is STAY AWAY!!!

If you are looking for nightlife, Ybor City is the area to go. On a previous trip, I was taken to a gay nightclub in Ybor City and has a BLAST!!!

One day I will have to go to Tampa/St. Pete with a local and maybe I can find the right places to go, see, and do. Although I have been to Tampa many times now, I just have not seem to be able to get the groove that excites me about a city.

JAKE WOODS

After watching the big game on television, Jake’s buddies dare him to show them what he’s got. Always eager to please, the sexy, spiky-haired Jake quickly strips down to his tight boxer briefs and works out his great cock. Turning around to give his buds a better view of his sexy ass and tight hole, Jake starts stroking one out. He groans as his pace quickens, grinding his thick shaft, his low-hangers pulsing from the satisfaction. Lying back on the couch, the solo stud’s pace quickens as he fucks his hand. Jake savors a sampling of his spunk as he drenches his chest and stomach with his hot juice. Quite a mouthwatering solo show.

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KANSAS CITY

The city of fountains, Kansas City has more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, Italy. The beauty of Kansas City was something I never expected when I ventured there for the first time. Instead of city streets running throughout the city, there are wide boulevards with parks and fountains running down the middle of the streets.

One of the main areas of Kansas City is Country Club Plaza. Country Club Plaza was built in the 1920's as the nations first suburban shopping district. It is built in the Spanish architectural style and the plaza area is filled with fountains, sculptures, and murals (the picture above is one of the fountains in the plaza). When I visit Kansas City, this is the area I prefer to stay. In addition to great shopping and restaurants, the plaza area is filled with a ton of hotels. Basically everything you need is within walking distance of your hotel.

Kansas City is known for its barbecue. Some of the best BBQ in the country can be found in Kansas City. This last trip I went to Gates BBQ. The BBQ here is amazing! I cleaned my plate and was stuffed for the rest of the night!!!

If you are looking for a great gym, then the 24-Hour Fitness on Ward Parkway is the ticket. Not only is it a nice gym....but it is packed with HOT HOT hotties!!! It is a mixture of straight and gay guys....and well worth the drive. In fact, it can be difficult to concentrate on your workout with all of the hot guys around you.

Last time I visited Kansas City, I hung out with porn star hottie Scott Campbell. He is one of a few porn stars that call Kansas City home.

If you ever get the opportunity to visit Kansas City, it is definitely worth the trip. You will be surprised at what you see there....I definitely was.

ETHAN STORM & BRIAN TAYLOR

"After meeting at a party, Ethan Storm comes back to Brian Taylor’s house for a little one-on-one action…

Brian and Ethan kiss passionately and soon Ethan is peeling off Brian’s shirt and worshipping his tight body, licking his chest and swallowing his thick cock. Brian returns the favor, releasing Ethan’s rigid pole from his shorts to suck the head and lick the shaft. Ethan fucks Brian’s warm mouth and strokes his hard dick as the pair move into a scorching 69, slobbing each other’s throbbing meat. After Ethan is primed from the sucking, Brian positions him over the arm of the couch and fills his waiting ass. Ethan strokes his cock and begs for a solid pounding, prompting Brian to pump harder. Ethan flips over so Brian can ride him from behind and receives an intense ass hammering. The nimble pair flips again, this time with Ethan riding Brian’s pulsating cock, his dick slapping Ethan’s stomach. The pair finish off their fuckfest with a hot jack and cum explosion. Would certainly like to meet these guys at a party."

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SAINT LOUIS

Growing up in a small town in southern Illinois, my ex-boyfriend used to refer to St.Louis as the "big city". He would fondly tell me of his overnight trips to the bars (and bathhouse) in St.Louis. Since there was not much going on in his small town, trips to STL were very exciting.

What I found was a city in transition. At one point, the city was filled with industry. Since a lot of that industry has left the city, there are a lot of cool loft-style building that are abandoned and boarded up. In the downtown area, a number of these old brick buildings have been converted into some really cool structures. One of my trips to STL I stayed at the Westin Hotel downtown. The Westin is in one of those old converted warehouses...and what they were able to accomplish was simple amazing. It was reuse at its best! Unfortunately, there are still a lot of abandoned buildings throughout the city that have not yet received the same attention.

Although I have stayed downtown in the past, I prefer to stay in the Galleria area of St.Louis. In addition to a very nice mall, there are also a ton of great hotel and restaurant options in this part town. Also....unlike downtown....parking is easy!

In the Galleria area, there are 2 notable gyms. The first is the Bally Total Fitness in Clayton. If you want a basic gym, this is not terrible (but it is not great either). I stopped going there a few years ago because the gym was in major need of a renovation. It is entirely possible that the Bally's has been renovated....but highly unlikely (considering the financial condition of the entire chain).

My gym of preference in STL is the 24-Hour Fitness in Kirkwood. It is about a 5-10 min drive from the Galleria. Although it is not one of the larger 24-Hour Fitness gyms, it has everything you need. Also, the gym is very clean. The guys at this gym are totally straight....but HOT!!! If you like a gym with hot straight jocks, then this is your gym!!!!

St.Louis is also the hometown of a bunch of porn stars. Scottie Brooks and Raging Stallion Exclusives Ryan Raz and Austin Wilde are some of the porn stars that are originally from St.Louis.

No visit to St.Louis is complete without a visit to the Gateway Arch (see the picture above). The Arch towers over the downtown skyline and is visible for miles around. Underground (below the arch) is a visitors museum where you can watch a movie showing the construction of the arch. Having a degree in Civil Engineering, building projects like this fascinate and excite me. Although most people might find it a tad boring, I was glued to my seat during the video presentation of the building of the arch. You can also take a elevator (it looks more like an amusement park ride) to the top of the arch. There you can look out over the city. It is definitely one amazing monument!

JONNY ROSS

"Jonny Ross gets so turned on chatting online that he has to take matters into his own hands…

Jonny wastes no time with chat room chitchat as he strips his shirt off, sharing his worked-out body with his online pal and then drops his pants, revealing his sexy, solid legs. Sliding out of his underwear, Jonny unleashes his massive meat and gets down to some rigid stroking. Switching positions to get a better hold on his cock, Jonny reveals a tight bubble butt. Jonny’s hand strokes slowly and eagerly up and down his shaft as he grows more and more excited, blowing his load for his appreciative online audience. A great way to spend a horny solo afternoon online."

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AUSTIN

For anyone that has never been to Austin....all I can say is one thing....GO!!! Austin is definitely worth the trip. Although the state of Texas is definitely conservative, the city of Austin is a very liberal place. This may be due to the presence of the University of Texas (one of the largest universities in the country)....or possibly due to the large number of high-tech companies with offices or headquarters in Austin. Whatever it is due to, Austin is very liberal and very gay friendly (and very gay as well for that matter).

Austin is in the hill country of Texas. The city itself is built around the UT campus with a downtown right on the Colorado River. Right in the heart of downtown is 6th Street. Although the gay bars are spread out throughout the downtown area, 6th Street is almost like a mini Bourbon Street with a ton of straight bars and hangouts. The music scene is huge in Austin with live bands playing at the local bars all the time. There are also a lot of cool places to eat downtown as well....especially around 6th Street.

Right between downtown and the UT campus is the state capitol building. The capitol building in Austin is architecturally impressive and worth seeing. Just beyond the capitol is the UT campus (and lots of fratboy hotties!).

If you find yourself wanting to workout, the best gym I have found is the 24-Hour Fitness at Hancock Center. Being close to the UT campus, a lot of students work out here. The facility is nice, but the eye candy is even better! Since this gym is a Lance Armstrong Sports Club, the gym is filled with Lance Armstrong related stuff everywhere (including bikes he rode, jerseys he wore, and awards he won). It is actually pretty cool. They even have a see-thru locker for him in the guys locker room with all of his workout clothes inside.

If you want to get away and relax, definitely take a trip to Lake Travis. The drive alone to Lake Travis through the hill country is beautiful. High above Lake Travis is the Oasis Restaurant. With stunning views of the lake, the sunset on the huge outdoor deck is something not to miss. If you are in a more daring mood, head down the hill to the public lake area known as Hippie Hollow. Hippie Hollow is a clothing-optional public area of the lake. Since the lake itself was formed by a dam, the shores of the lake are basically the sides of what used to be large hills. So if you are looking for a traditional beach, you are in the wrong place. It is basically paved paths on the side of the hill. You can walk down from the paths to get some sun on the large boulders that line in the lake. It is an experience though, and one worth going to. The picture above is of the sign that is posted at the entrance to Hippie Hollow. I have always thought it is ironic that one of the most conservative states has a nude swimming hole. But then Austin is not like the rest of Texas.