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.
Marseille, France's second-largest city, may not flaunt rainbow flags at every corner, but donโt let that fool youโthis vibrant port city has plenty to offer LGBTQ+ travelers. While it doesnโt boast a dedicated gay district like Nice, Marseille is quietly inclusive. In fact, the city just opened its first LGBTQ center in December 2023, a step forward in making queer spaces more visible. Sure, the cityโs got a bit of a tough-guy image, but dig deeper and you'll find a thriving gay Marseille scene that includes nightlife, festivals, and even a gay nude beach.
Work remotely from Europe and spend weekends exploring European cities, beaches, and mountains: it sounds like a dream! With many EU countries offering digital nomad visas, it's easier than you thought to work remotely from an LGBTQ friendly European country like Greece or Spain! Learn about the best countries if you're a queer digital nomad and how to get a visa!
Working remotely offers the freedom not just to work from anywhere that excites you, but the chance to save money by moving to a destination with a cheaper cost of living than the place you call for. Last but not least for LGBTQ digital nomads, working remotely can offer the chance to live in a location with LGBTQ-friendly laws. South America is an ideal remote work location in many ways, and several countries stand out when its comes to LGBTQ inclusion.
Tired of the same old vacation spots? Ready to explore the vibrant world of global queer culture? Let this list of over 60 LGBTQ events with traveling for inspire your next unforgettable adventure :)
The country of Georgia just passed a new law banning same-sex marriages, same-sex adoption, gender affirming care, and gender affirming name changes on official documents. The law also censors media representation of LGBTQ+ people and bans Pride events from taking place. Already, it's having a devastating impact for LGBTQ Georgians.
If LGBTQ Floridians are this driven to get out of dodge, Visit Florida did those of us who live in other states a favor by making the unwelcome so explicit, it's headline news.
Which is better for LGBTQ travelers, Airbnb or a hotel? I'll be honest โ for a decade I was sure I knew the answer to this question. I planned all my travels the same way. Recently, my opinion has begun to shift. If you're wondering whether to choose an Airbnb or hotel for your next vacation, keep reading. While most blog posts that discuss Airbnb or hotel don't consider LGBTQ travelers, this post is designed with us in mind, written from my extensive experiencing traveling the US and internationally and staying in vacation rentals and hotels.
When midwinter sets in and it's cold and dark by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I'm cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really relax. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without worry of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.
Divorce is forbidden. Abortion is a crime. Same-sex marriage is not allowed, and queer Filipinos enjoy few legal protections. But in signs of progress that contradict the moral panic in the US, drag queens are finding mainstream acceptance in the Philippines, which happens to be one of the largest majority Catholic countries in the world.