Warnings against US travel have made headline news. How many people are actually staying away? And how much is the travel boycott going to cost the United States?
If your social media feeds and LGBTQ newsletters have been awash with blog post lists of the safest countries to travel if you're LGBTQ, that's because Spartacus has just released their gay travel index for 2025. Dive beyond the headlines to the why โ including why the US gets their own version of this special list.
In the old days โ post-Stonewall, pre-LGBTQ rights โ we hadย Spartacusย andย Damron. These gay travel guides were packed with listings for gay bars, clubs, saunas, bookstores, and LGBTQ-friendly hotels. They helped gay travelers find safety, community, and connection in unfamiliar places.ย
As times changedโand as travel info became more accessible and digitalโthose old-school guides faded out. But the need for thoughtful, identity-aware travel advice never went away. Now, a new wave of LGBTQ travel books is stepping in to fill that gap, with a fresh take and a broader lens.
A growing number of Americaโs strongest allies are warning their citizens about traveling here, thanks to the mess of anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigrant policies.
Hereโs the full list of U.S. travel advisories Iโve tracked so far with updates added as new countries issue similar warnings.
For years, Japan has been a curious outlier among global powerhouses, standing as the only G7 nation not to recognize same-sex marriage. But recent court rulings are sending ripples of hope through the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, raising an exciting question: could Japan finally be on the brink of marriage equality?
Travel just got trickier for trans and nonbinary Americans, with the rollback of gender X passports in the US.
Thailand made history this year, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. For LGBTQ travelers, allies, and those cheering for progress, this is a huge win. But itโs not just about loveโitโs about economics, too. Let's take a closer look at the impact of Thailand's new marriage equality law on tourism and the economy.
The UK enjoys a reputation as being LGBTQ friendly โ but according to the data, LGBTQ discrimination is on the rise. Catch up on the latest stats from Britain, Scotland and Wales โ and how
discrimination impacts the travel experience.
On the first day of the new legislative filing season, Texas lawmakers proposed thirty-two anti-trans bills, including strict trans bathroom bills. Learn how these new trans bathroom bills will make Texas less safe for LGBTQ Texans โ and for all travelers flying through Texas airports.
Starting next year, LGBTQ travelers will have another option for holiday planning from proud ally brand Virgin Atlantic. See how Virgin meets the needs of LGBTQ travelers and what this new gay-friendly offering will be.