2015 - Bratislava Slovakia - Welcome
Well, come to Bratislava. If this were in my home town Vancouver I would think nothing of it but it caught me pleasantly by surprise here. After a little research, the surprise turned to delight. Read on.
When the New York Times recommended five great gay destinations in 2005, it ranked Bratislava alongside Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Manchester, and Montréal. You may wonder what the youthful capital city of this former Eastern Bloc country has to offer to warrant a place alongside such established queer hotspots. Although the story acknowledged that Bratislava’s gay scene is small, it also pointed out that the friendly Slovakian boys look like extras in a Bel Ami movie. This is not a coincidence, because this renowned gay porn studio, founded in 1993 and famous for its wholesome-looking young male performers, is based in Bratislava. Some of Bel Ami’s most lusted-after stars, including Lukas Ridgeston and Johan Paulik, are locals—discovered right here by the studio’s founder, George Duroy. Despite now being internationally recognized pornstars, both Lukas and Johan still live in Bratislava. Explore the streets, shops, and café-bars of this city and you too will spot the kind of fresh-faced students, athletes, and farm boys that you’d expect to see performing in a Bel Ami film.
Unlike Prague, which is known for its house of boys and brash stripper bars, Bratislava hasn’t capitalized on its status as a source for fresh new gay porn talent. Today, years after that New York Times endorsement, the scene still revolves around a handful of small, friendly gay venues.
2015 - Bratislava Slovakia - Welcome
Well, come to Bratislava. If this were in my home town Vancouver I would think nothing of it but it caught me pleasantly by surprise here. After a little research, the surprise turned to delight. Read on.
When the New York Times recommended five great gay destinations in 2005, it ranked Bratislava alongside Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Manchester, and Montréal. You may wonder what the youthful capital city of this former Eastern Bloc country has to offer to warrant a place alongside such established queer hotspots. Although the story acknowledged that Bratislava’s gay scene is small, it also pointed out that the friendly Slovakian boys look like extras in a Bel Ami movie. This is not a coincidence, because this renowned gay porn studio, founded in 1993 and famous for its wholesome-looking young male performers, is based in Bratislava. Some of Bel Ami’s most lusted-after stars, including Lukas Ridgeston and Johan Paulik, are locals—discovered right here by the studio’s founder, George Duroy. Despite now being internationally recognized pornstars, both Lukas and Johan still live in Bratislava. Explore the streets, shops, and café-bars of this city and you too will spot the kind of fresh-faced students, athletes, and farm boys that you’d expect to see performing in a Bel Ami film.
Unlike Prague, which is known for its house of boys and brash stripper bars, Bratislava hasn’t capitalized on its status as a source for fresh new gay porn talent. Today, years after that New York Times endorsement, the scene still revolves around a handful of small, friendly gay venues.