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Hungary was of course part of the old soviet bloc but now Budapest its capital is vying for the title of the leading city of Eastern Europe and a visitor can feel “post-communist-now-European” euphoria is breaking out and the boom has just begun. The city is ideal for a weekend break as it is easy to get there and it …

Berlin is a magnificent metropolis by any standards. It has a big city buzz as well as great parklands meandering waterways. There is fine architecture, world class art and an alternative lifestyle – this city can be as racy or as quiet as you wish. First-time visitors will love the vitality, the bustling street life and fabulous nightlife. Those returning …

One of the hot catch phrases in plastic surgery circles these days is “early intervention”. The emphasis is on less invasive procedures performed at an earlier age to put off the inevitable arrival of lines, folds, grooves, bags and pouches. Preventive maintenance is an appropriate description of this phenomenon, as more people are looking to plastic surgery to delay the …

Also known as: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Most men ignore a weakening urine stream; they watch as it changes from the fire hose of their youth to the dripping faucet of later years. They learn to push harder to force their urine out. That is, until the day they get a terrible cold and take a decongestant. Their nasal passages …

Also known as: Balding, male pattern baldness, alopecia What is it? It is normal to lose some hair (up to 100 hairs a day). Daily hair loss beyond that can result in noticeable thinning of the hair over time, whether it’s along the front of your hairline or elsewhere on the scalp. Both men and women can be affected by …

Advertisements and “buzz” about laser-assisted hair removal are everywhere. We’re promised permanent, painless, risk-free hair removal by salons, “laser centers”, and cosmeticians. But what is the truth about laser hair removal? How does it work and will it work? Is it painful? Who is right for laser hair removal and who isn’t? Let’s dispel some of the myths surrounding laser …

Maybe your lover thinks tattoos are hot. Maybe you’re an activist with a message for everyone to see. Maybe it’s simply a Popeye fetish. Either way, getting a tattoo can be a big decision, and there are several things to consider before going under the needle. Tattooing is a tradition of puncturing the skin and placing dye under its surface …

We all like to meet people and there are loads of ways to do so, through the Internet, youth groups and out on the scene. The people you are chatting to are there for the same reason. So be yourself and enjoy yourself but don’t let yourself get forced into anything you don’t want to do. Where to find people: …

Celebrating its large gay and lesbian communities, Paris lives up to its liberal reputation with its annual Lesbian and Gay Pride, an event that has become one of the biggest and best celebrations of its kind in the world. Thousands of gay and straight revellers pack out the city’s streets to enjoy the party and watch the colourful procession of …

Known for its vibrant culture, style, and food, Italy is a favorite with all travelers. Although the gay scene in Italy is small compared to other European destinations, it is growing. Several cities boast gay-friendly accommodations, restaurants and businesses. Venice, the historic Italian city on the water, stretches across several small islands along the Adriatic Sea in the northeast quadrant …