Vee Travels

Hi I'm Andrew Villagomez, a men's fashion, lifestyle and travel writer, photographer and blogger (www.veetravels.com). Here I'll be posting more fashion, style, travel and other images of my life's journey.

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Music Download: Britney Spears and Elton John "Hold Me Closer"

Music Download: Britney Spears and Elton John “Hold Me Closer”

It’s been six years since Britney Spears has released a new song, since 2016’s Glory album, and for her return, she’s teamed up with Elton John for a pop disco hit. When teasers for the new song first popped up on TikTok last week I was taken by surprise and I was overcome with joy that Britney was making music again! Can’t wait to hear this everywhere and to dance to it for years to come –…

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Bop or Flop: Postmates ‘Bottom-Friendly Menu’

Corporate Pride has gotten bold and is highlighting top and bottom culture. First Burger King Austria released its two tops or two bottoms burger, and now Postmates has entered the scene with it’s new “bottom-friendly menu” as part of its Eat With Pride campaign. (more…)

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7 U.S. City Pride Events to Keep You Celebrating All Summer

7 U.S. City Pride Events to Keep You Celebrating All Summer

Photo via LA Pride “Hi, Gay! Happy Pride Month.“ June kicks off a season of LGBTQ+ Pride events across globe to celebrate and honor the community, while also continuing the battle for rights and freedoms for all. The pandemic setback many Pride events for the past two years, and this summer will be a comeback for several American cities, such as Los Angeles.  From the West Coast to New York…

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Pull-On Shorts to Get This Summer

Pull-On Shorts to Get This Summer

I recently wrote a story for Edge Media Network on shorts to get for every style. Featuring styles for everyday, beach vacation, and for the office. Personally, my favorite style is casual shorts with a waistband and drawstring. Slip them right on, and go where you need to go. My go-to styles are a few athletic pairs I have from the now defunct Hill City brand, but below, find other favorite…

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9 Travel Essentials to Gift

9 Travel Essentials to Gift

Whether you’re shopping for traveling friends and family, or checking out something to get yourself for your next trip, these are must-haves to help and be enjoyed by travelers while on their journey and at their destination: (more…)

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Up to $15 Off $50 in Gift Cards With Slide App

Up to $15 Off $50 in Gift Cards With Slide App

Just found out about Slide, a new app by Raise.com, where you use to get 4-5% back on gift card purchases from any of their 200+ partners such as Gamestop, Ulta, Chipotle, and Under Armour . New customers can usually get $5 off a $20 purchase up to four times, but today, for Black Friday, new and returning customers can also get $10 off a $50 purchase. And the two offers can easily be…

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Best Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sales and Deals

Best Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sales and Deals

While deals have started early this week, the main event is here with more savings for the holiday kickoff. Check below for some of my favorite finds so far and make sure to come back to as I’ll be updating throughout the weekend. (more…)

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Play Squid Game in NYC to Win Trip to Korea

Play Squid Game in NYC to Win Trip to Korea

Mojitos on Jeju Island anyone?  Win a chance to live out your Korean travel dreams by playing games inspired by the hit international Netflix show. The Korea Tourism Organization New York Office is inviting 80 people to visit Korean attractions in New York City and play fun Korean games. First prize is a round-trip flight to Korea!  (more…)

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Music Download: Adele “Easy On Me”

Music Download: Adele “Easy On Me”

Adele is back with a new single and it’s everything!  The British singer-songwriter released her last album over five years ago, so everyone’s been waiting to see what she’s been working on and the newest single, “Easy on Me,” does not disappoint. It’s the first single from her upcoming album 30, and was released with accompanying music video.  Listen below: (more…)

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Free Starbucks Coffee on National Coffee Day for 50th Anniversary

Free Starbucks Coffee on National Coffee Day for 50th Anniversary

Starbucks is celebrating its 50th anniversary by inviting customers to visit this National Coffee Day for a free coffee offer.  On Sept. 29, customers can bring in a clean, empty, reusable cup (up to 20 fl. oz.) into participating cafe locations in the U.S. to receive a free cup of Pike Place Roast brewed coffee. Continue reading

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Shop: TeePublic’s Queer-made Designs + Pride Selects

Shop: TeePublic’s Queer-made Designs + Pride Selects

While looking for new Pride styles this summer, I came across the colorful wonderland of TeePublic. An online marketplace for artists to display and sell their designs on t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and more, TeePublic has a dedicated page on their site to highlight LGBTQIA artists.  I looked through the highlighted artists and picked out my favorite designs below, and also found a few other…

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Outfit: Pride is Every Day

Outfit: Pride is Every Day

Just because the official June Pride month is over doesn’t mean Pride is done. With so much left to do for everyone to be equal and safe, both here at home and around the world, Pride is year-round! It was lovely to see so many brands reaffirm their support for the community and towards causes the past month with new launches and efforts, and hope it continues and that more join. Among the…

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8 Pride Shoes and Sandals to Get Now

8 Pride Shoes and Sandals to Get Now

Pride may officially be just the month of June, but in reality it is all year-round for members of the community and our allies. There are tons of Pride styles this year that you can still get, but the range of footwear styles has been the most fun to look through. Here are eight styles to get and add to your wardrobe: (more…)

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Win a Year-Long Vacation with IHG

Win a Year-Long Vacation with IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts is hosting a contest that will give one lucky US-based traveler the chance to win back a year of missed adventures! Literally, the winner will get 365 days worth of epic hotel experiences at various IHG locations; including InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Express. According to a release from IHG, the contest aims to give guests back the time, memories and travel…

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Amazon Prime Day's Best Travel Accessories

Amazon Prime Day’s Best Travel Accessories

Prime Day is among us and there’s so much to choose from! To help fellow travelers shopping for deals today, I’ve picked out some of the best accessories on sale to bring on upcoming travels this summer: (more…)

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Playlist: Queer Anthems and Pride Hits

Playlist: Queer Anthems and Pride Hits

As summer kicks off and the Pride 2021 season continues, keep dancing with 50 songs that have been part of the LGBTQ community over the years. (more…)

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E.U. Lifts Travel Restrictions for American Visitors

E.U. Lifts Travel Restrictions for American Visitors

Photo of Barcelona by Aleksandar Pasaric on Pexels.com After over a year of barred entry, the European Union has recommended its member countries to start lifting their travel restrictions on visitors from the United States. Countries such as Spain and France have already started opening their borders prior to this announcement, but it opens the doors – no pun intended – for Americans to enter…

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