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One of the earliest aesthetes to respond to von Gloeden’s inspiration was Oscar Wilde who became friends with the photographer and spent more than a few months in Taormina as he worked on his plays, essays, poetry and considerable correspondence with the glitterati of Europe. Von Gloeden’s photos, starting in the 1880’s, of tawny smooth youths tapped int o the sensual fantasies of closeted or socially frustrated denizens from northern Europe longing for relief from the dreary winter months and an outlet for artistic or sexual energies. The man most responsible for the blossoming of gay life in this village was the 19c Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden, an aristocratic German painter and photographer whose eye for beauty ranged from scenic landscapes to wrinkled farmers to innocent-looking pubescent boys (mostly) and girls (some). Today the invaders are mostly straight European tourists but it wasn’t always so. It is a siren holiday dream that has drawn visitors and artists, actors and writers, royalty and sailors for millennia to its rocky shores and cliffs.
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There are vestiges of former empires, especially the Greek amphitheater with its stunning background vista across to the snow-capped Mount Etna (that often fumes and occasionally erupts). Once inside the town the narrow streets and stone buildings immediately engulf a visitor in old world charm with shops, restaurants, markets, old churches, and plazas with grand vistas. A winding road leads up to the ancient town founded in the 7th century BC. Even from a distance, far below at sea level, Taormina is spectacular in its high perch which commands a sweeping 180º view across the Mediterranean toward the Greek Isles. Taormina in Sicily sits high on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea that divides Sicily from the Italian mainland. I have visited each of these places and found a comfort zone in each, even though the larger society may not openly embrace our community. Here are six unusual places where LGBT voyagers can sense a ‘gay flavor’ even if there is no gay scene. In addition to the popular ports of call such as Palm Springs, Sitges, Paris, Berlin, Florida or Pattaya there are many hidden gems that beckon gay adventure travelers off the beaten trail. Whether by cruise ship, plane or on a bicycle the world is clearly accessible to anyone with a budget and desire to see distant places. These days it’s easy enough to find appealing LGBT travel destinations with comfortable lodgings, good food and pleasant tourist site.