If March was tumultuous, then surely April can legitimately be called momentous, particularly in Boston and London. Love or hate her, former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher didn't go quietly. Her funeral prompted cheers and boos on the day and endless reappraisals in the aftermath. Lustralboy views her with a mix of admiration for the strength of her convictions and regret that these, in a gay context, took her off in precisely the wrong direction. We can't help feeling that, in her key opponents, she had three huge lucky breaks: Arthur Scargill, General Galtieri and Michael Foot, two bullies and an incompetent. Maybe that threesome was what made her the powerhouse she was. May she rest in peace. As for the Boston bombers, may their fates reflect the gravity of their horrific crime.

On a happier note and as Summer looms, we thought we'd focus this month on some of the travelogues, exclusive and idiosyncatic, that we've accumulated over recent months. Yes, some are indeed beaches and we've chosen to share a few enticing shots from the sunny French Riviera, courtesy of roving photographer, Kinder Au.

But there is also much more to discover in our "Travel" section, as a few clicks on the stories we have selected should prove. These include the two big "Is" in Turkey, Istanbul and Izmir, the haunting charm of Venice, a secret corner in Hong Kong, a revelation in Bangkok and a drift through Miami's South Beach. With nearly forty locations reviewed, somewhere will surely catch your imagination. Angkor Wat anyone?

As for what to wear when the sun comes out, check out the cool sophistication of Dan Ward's new collection. His Hermes, Dunhill, Bally and Calvin Klein career path speaks for itself.

An alternative option comes from the classic cut of the new Love Brand and Co. beach shorts, modelled by Brit actor Ben Robson.

Of course, we have to update the running gag that is the crumbling resistance to gay marriage. Catch up on the latest developments from France and Uruguay here. And from New Zealand here.

Also worth catching are the breakthrough British gymnasts collecting golds at the Euros in Moscow. Well done, Dan & Max.

You might have missed Marc Jacobs turning fifty. Looking good, Marc. And we know you make an effort and a half!

And you certainly shouldn't miss Robbie Wadge, the boyish and memorable British supermodel currently taking New York by storm.

Finally, Ludwig, at large as ever, has celebrated the joy of weekend clubbing in Gauteng, South Africa with a photo essay on two clubs, Babylon and ETC. Thrill to the throb and wonder if gay clubs all over the world really are much the same.

We wish you all a rewarding wander through some of the 500 plus pages that are now the cumulative content of Lustralboy.com

Michael and Kinder

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