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Essays & Commentaries

On occasion one of our writers will have something to comment on and this is the place to read an essay or commentaries on a topic of interest in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.

Vallarta Diversity Network Requests Transparency on Councilor Gómez New York Pride Trip

Councilor Pablo Ruperto Gómez, who previously publicly opposed the raising of the LGBTIQ+ flag in Puerto Vallarta (most recently in Ixtapa on May 17), and now supports the visibility of diversity by participating in New York Pride.
From the Vallarta Diversity Network, we express our astonishment at the change of opinion of Councilor Pablo Ruperto Gómez, who previously publicly opposed the raising of the LGBTIQ+ flag in Puerto Vallarta (most recently in Ixtapa on May 17), and now supports the visibility of diversity by participating in New York Pride.

Take A Moment to Create and Celebrate: Out and About in Vallarta

lila out and about
Helena Paivinen talks about capturing moments while Out and About in Vallarta and gain a unique perspective exclusive to those who dare.

Wind Walker Woman Inspires to ‘Fly Free’ and Not Hide in Shadows

LGBTQ2+ inspires me. I, as a heterosexual woman, sixty one years of age, admire and respect the freedom which came from courage, that this movement role models for me. I am an alcoholic—a label, identifier which I deliberately choose as it reminds me of the hell I wish to no longer revisit.

Secrets Are Kept by Everyone

I have a secret
After hearing the unexpected, very public, somewhat dramatic handcuffing and arrest of Louis, I walked along the Malecon and looked at people, made eye contact and wondered what their secret was.

Stonewall Anniversary Sheds New Light On Old History

On June 30th in New York City, after a weeklong abundance of celebrations, rallies and worldwide media attention, a group of longtime LGBTQ activists marched down Fifth Avenue carrying a banner that read: “Gay Liberation Front: First To March.” Their ages ranged from late-60s to mid-80s.

Essence is the core of life

If our waking day starts with “breaking news” and checking social media let’s be honest, there is nothing unique going on. We just blew...

¿Propósito de año nuevo de beber menos? Cómo relajarse sin alcohol

Alejandro Chavez
Propósitos de año nuevo... Mucha gente dice que odia hacerlas, y lo entiendo, pero también es importante saber que nos da la oportunidad de...