December 2, 2016
What's Bad is Good: Two Bad Tourists' Holiday Gift Guide
Matthew Wexler READ TIME: 7 MIN.
EDGE's exclusive gift guides continue with Two Bad Tourists, who offer their insider recommendations on the hottest holiday gifts with international flair.
Auston Matta and David Brown are the travel-savvy guys behinds Two Bad Tourists, an online blog and travel resource featuring international gay-friendly destinations, gay city guides, festivals and events.
They both grew up in Arizona and in 2012 sold their belongings and embarked on a round-the-world trip together. When they're not traveling or writing about the best LGBT destinations or events, they enjoy the long sunny days and nightlife of Madrid, where they now call home.
The Arcido Bag
"We love the all-in-one bag by Arcido, which is true to their philosophy of smart travel gear. Functional, stylish and ready for any destination, this is one of our new favorites. It fits all airline carry-on size requirements, there's no need to check luggage and it's fully functional. Great for short trips and avoiding the hassle of cumbersome luggage."
The Arcido Bag
$155 + international shipping.
Next Gay Thing
"Partially fashion mixed with grooming and style products, Next Gay Thing is a monthly subscription that ships you the latest men's style with gays in mind. The carefully designed packages contain premium underwear and grooming product samples specifically chosen for the style-conscious homo."
Next Gay Thing
$22-$41 depending on subscription.
Much Underwear
"We're huge fans of this cool and colorful new underwear company based out of Lisbon, Portugal. Since they're not mainstream, we feel super-hip being the only ones of our friends and gay acquaintances to sport this fun and unique brand."
Much Underwear
Price varies.
The Card Aisle
"David's twin sister, Megan, designs a line of hilarious greeting cards and home d�cor prints. It's called the Card Aisle, and we love her silly and slightly offensive designs. Like the 'Shit, Shower and Shave' bathroom print. We happily display many of her designs in our own home."
The Card Aisle
Price varies.
Jamon Ibérico
"We absolutely love jamon Ib�rico, or Iberian ham from Spain. Anyone who's visited Spain has probably tried this cured delicacy. Lucky for us, we live in Madrid and happen to eat it on a weekly basis."
La Tienda's "Cinco Jotas" hand-sliced ham is sourced from 100 percent Ib�rico pigs that graze throughout the rangelands of western Spain, where they eat up to 10 pounds of acorns per day, yielding a deliciously nutty flavor.
La Tienda Cinco Jotas
$39.99 for 3 oz.
Charitable Giving: IGLTA Foundation
"Since our passion is travel, we love to support the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Foundation, which supports initiatives around the world that have the greatest potential to advance safety, dignity and respect for LGBT travelers and prosperity for travel-service providers who welcome them, with a particular emphasis on emerging destinations."
Matthew Wexler is EDGE's Senior Editor, Features & Branded Content. More of his writing can be found at www.wexlerwrites.com. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @wexlerwrites.
