The Best Temples to Visit in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, known as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, is one of the best places to go for anyone looking to expand their spiritual experience. There are a huge number of temples dotted throughout the country, particularly in the Anuradhapura area, where there are plenty of ancient temples and ruins to explore. Below is […]
A Gay Guide to the French Riviera The French Riviera, also known as Côte d’Azur, is one of the most popular places to visit in France for gay travelers because of the gorgeous weather, rich history and relaxed attitude. It stretches from the town of Menton, near the Italian border, all the way to Toulon. The area was a wellness retreat for […]
Things to do in Zurich What comes to most people’s minds when thinking about Zurich is money, finance, and banks.
Macy Gray: No one embodies “being yourself” more than the LGBT community Soul legend Macy Gray tells us about her connection to the LGBT+ community and travel helps you learn.
A Gay Guide to Portland Portland is the best environmentally savvy city in the USA with a booming gay population
Best Gay Hotels in Gran Canaria Gran Canaria is a major gay hotspot. You have the sun, the sea and plenty of hot easy-going people to mingle and have fun with.
Best Gay Hotels in Key West Key West is an incredibly popular destination and it has a huge LGBT+ scene.
Best Gay Hotels in Palm Springs Palm Springs is one of the best destinations in the USA for gay travelers.
Richard E. Grant: “Playing a drag queen gave me sleepless nights” We caught up with Richard E. Grant himself to find out more about his role in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
The Best Gay Bars In Soho Soho is the UK’s biggest gaybourhood. It’s right in the heart of London, nestled between Mayfair and Covent Garden.
The Best Gay Nudist Beaches in the World Here is a list of must-visit gay-friendly clothing-optional beaches from around the world if you’re looking to dip your toe into the nudist pond.
The Best Gay Beaches in the USA The USA has some of the best beaches in the world. Here’s our handy guide to our favorites.
A Gay Guide to Fire Island Fire Island is very popular with LGBT travelers coming from all over America, but mainly Manhattan, New York and is referred to as ‘Chelsea with Sand’.
Tom Prior on gay travel, mindfulness & Firebird Firebird tells an unlikely love story. Two soldiers on a Soviet base in Estonia have an intense and dangerous affair. Tom Prior plays Sergey. He also co-wrote the script. We caught up with him to discuss the film, mindfulness, gay travel and more.
Michael & Matt on travelling the world as gay husbands Michael and Matt met over Youtube in 2013. They describe themselves as “two travel obsessed husbands from Portland Oregon.”
Gay Cruising in the USA Here’s our guide to some of America’s finest gay cruise clubs and adult entertainment venues.
The Best Gay Bars in Hell’s Kitchen Hell’s Kitchen is the heart of New York’s gay scene. It’s right by Broadway and Times Square.
The World’s Best Gay Beaches We rank The World’s Best Gay Beaches – from sun-soaked stretches of Koh Samui to Rio De Janeiro’s vibrant Ipanema.
Travelling the world with gay Pilot Patrick Pilot Patrick is a gay pilot based in Berlin. He began blogging about his life in 2016 and built up a big following.
Luke Millington-Drake on finding comedy stardom, Keira Knightley and Nigella Lawson Luke Millington-Drake has built up quite an impressive following on Instagram and Tiktok. His Keira Knightley impersonations are so on point they went viral overnight.
Stephen Fry on homophobia, gay travel, mental health and social media “I’ve tried to learn to forgive myself for days that aren’t good. There are days when I get up and I just can’t bring myself to work. I think, come on Stephen, what’s the matter with you? You’re so fortunate.”
The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, on gay travel, LGBTQ+ refugees and the pandemic “I realised that half of my audience is probably Republican or people who don’t share the same views. I did think in the beginning, shall I just be in the closet? But that’s not who I am. I think my blog took off is because I’m authentic.”
Leonard Fink: Photographing Christopher Street In the weeks and months following the Stonewall riots, Christopher Street was a hive of radical activism. Inspired by the events of the 28th June 1969 queer people from across New York had taken to the streets; organising, campaigning and protesting.
ABC News’ James Longman on traveling the world as a gay TV correspondent ABC Foreign Correspondent James Longman tells Travel Gay about his life on the road, how he came out to the homophobic head of police in Chechnya and how Damascus in Syria is his favorite place on earth.
Dr Ranj Singh: “As LGBT+ people we should know better than to travel to circuit parties” “This isn’t our first pandemic,” reminded Dr Ranj Singh during his interview with us. When does the television doctor expect we will be able to travel again?
Moonlight Experiences With Aisha Shaibu We caught up with Aisha Shaibu, founder of Moonlight Experiences. She leads tours of London’s huge LGBTQ+ nightlife scene.
What’s it like to be gay in Jamaica? Jamaica is a dream destination for many, but it’s something of a minefield if you’re gay.
LGBT Italian Art: Artemisia Gentileschi LGBT Italian artists have played a key role in shaping western art. Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci spring to mind.
Book a Ferry in Greece Booking a ferry in Greece is relatively straightforward and getting between islands like Mykonos and Santorini is easy.
The Best Gay Bars in Europe We’ve gathered together a selection of perennial favorites in the top gay destinations in Europe.
Gay Sauna Etiquette The first time you step into a gay sauna can be an unnerving experience. What exactly are you supposed to do when you’re inside?
Things To Do in Krakow The cobblestone streets, historic squares and underground bars give Krakow and atmospheric quality.
The Best Gay Saunas in Europe Looking for mischief in the Old World? Europe is where you’ll find the best gay saunas.
Things To Do in Valencia Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city. It’s the capital of the Valencia region.
A Gay Guide to Istanbul Welcoming upwards of 12 million visitors per year, Istanbul is the world’s fifth-most populous tourist destination.
Things to do in Budapest The capital of Hungary has been the focal point of numerous occupations and revolutions in its modern history and evidence of this past can still be observed today.
UK Trans Pride Guide Trans Pride events in the UK are growing year by year from recent and humble origins.
The Best Lesbian Bars in Europe Lesbian bars are important venues for LGBT+ women to feel safe and have fun around like-minded individuals.
A Gay Guide to Kuala Lumpur A city where state of the art glass skyscrapers line leafy and pleasant downtown streets, Kuala Lumpur is a unique and exciting location.
A Cultural Guide to Malta Malta is a dream destination for culture and history buffs. It may be a small island but Malta has played an outsized role in history.
Things To Do in Edinburgh Rich with history, full of dark and mysterious corners, and home to some of the UK’s most lively nightlife, Edinburgh is a city just waiting to be discovered
Things To Do in Helsinki Nowhere is as synonymous with the word “quirky” quite as much as Helsinki, and the capital of Finland has been a bastion of progressive politics, design innovation, and gay culture for centuries.
Things To Do in Bruges You’d be forgiven for thinking that Bruges was the whimsical set of a blockbuster fairytale film, but this gorgeous city is actually one of the best-preserved in Europe.
A Gay Guide to Osaka In this vibrant and electrifying city, the residents have decided to shed to the conservatism of wider Japanese society, gaining a reputation as one of the world’s most fun-loving destinations.
Things To Do in Kansas City An urban sprawl amidst the vast Great Plains, Missouri’s capital city is the home of BBQ, jazz, and what used to be called the American Dream.
A Gay Guide to St Louis The Great Plains and the Mississippi River are two of the USA’s most stunning and famous natural wonders, and St Louis enjoys a prime position alongside both.
Things To Do in Mumbai Mumbai is a megacity. It’s the largest city in India and home to an astounding 21 million people.
Things To Do in Bali Bali is a treasure trove of culture, ancient history, and breath-taking natural landscapes.
The Best Museums in Oslo Norway’s capital might not have a party scene to rival Europe’s other major capitals but it’s a cultural powerhouse.
Howdy Gaybor – the Fire Island tribute inspired by Judy Garland Picture the scene. It’s gay Christmas. Except it’s summer and it’s happening at the beach in Fire Island.
The Best Gay Beaches in Florida Florida is known across the USA and even the world for being home to some of the best gay beaches on the globe.
A Gay Guide to Oslo Oslo is a very cultured city with a long history. Standards of living are high. The city is packed with museums.
Things to do in Beijing Beijing is a city like no other. A sprawling metropolis, the city is the capital of China and the most populous city in the world
The Best Gay Beaches in Greece Nowhere does beaches quite like Greece, and with thousands of islands, miles of coastline, and a Mediterranean climate, it’s no surprise that you’ll find some of the world’s best gay beaches in Greece.
The Top Ten Gayborhoods in North America Read our roundup of the top 10 best gayborhoods in North America.
Being Gay in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Fact or Fear: What it’s like to live in a country where it’s illegal to be gay.
A Gay Guide to Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most popular coastal towns, and it is quickly garnering a reputation as a hotspot of LGBT+ tourism.
Things To Do in Mexico City The capital of Mexico and South America’s second-largest city, Mexico City is a vibrant and action-packed melting pot of cultures, history and art.
Things To Do in Santiago A hub of cosmopolitan living situated in the middle of the Andes, Santiago is packed with culture, culinary adventure and natural beauty.
The Best Gay Beaches in Europe Everyone loves the beach – and gay beaches are even better! Europe has plenty of great gay beaches including in Mykonos, Ibiza and Gran Canaria.
Things To Do in Phnom Penh Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. Although it has a long history, Phnom Penh didn’t become the capital until the French colonial period.
The Best Gay Beaches in Ibiza With over 80 beaches, Ibiza is one of Europe’s most popular beach destinations.
Things To Do in Medellin One, two, cha cha cha… welcome to Medellin. Colombia’s second city has become an increasingly popular tourist destination.
Things To Do in Ibiza Ibiza is a fairly small island but it’s one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe.
Things To Do in Buenos Aires The capital of Argentina is home to 15.6 million people and is one of the most multicultural cities in South America.
A Gay Guide to Mexico City The capital of Mexico and South America’s second-largest city, Mexico City is a vibrant and action-packed hub of culture, history and art.
Things To Do in Providence Providence was founded in 1636, making it one of the oldest cities in the USA. It’s a classically English Puritan settler name for a city.
Things To Do in Detroit Known as ‘The Motor City’ for its long and established history with car manufacturing. It’s also the birthplace of Madonna.
Things to do in Warsaw Poland’s capital has been through a lot. However, it has never let its past define its present and modern-day Warsaw is an exciting and lively place to visit.
Things To Do in Dublin Dublin has been a bustling and lively city ever since it was developed as a Viking trading settlement and today it continues to be a hub of business, politics and entertainment.
Things To Do in Seattle Seattle is one of America’s most exciting cities, not to mention one of its greenest cities.
A Gay Guide to Dublin The capital and largest city in Ireland is a hub of cosmopolitan living and liberal attitudes in what, in some respects, can still be a socially conservative country.
A Gay Guide to Milan Milan is Italy’s second most populous city and the country’s economic powerhouse. Milan represents a lifestyle of effortless chic, long lunches and trendy nightlife.
Phuket Vs Koh Samui – Which Island to Visit? The islands of Thailand offer distinctive and remote getaways in a warm and sunny climate.
Things To Do in Las Vegas Las Vegas doesn’t do subtlety. It’s a city where you go hard or you go home.
The Best Gay Beaches in Sydney Sydney’s beaches can offer endless action and fun as well as the opportunity for relaxation in an otherwise bustling city.
Things To Do in Tel Aviv Tel Aviv is a very modern city – its first foundations were laid in 1906. It’s by far the most liberal and progressive city in the Middle East.
A Gay Guide to Tampa There is a wealth of gay venues in Tampa’s gay district of Ybor City, a historic and diverse area that is known for its thriving nightlife and unique architecture.
Things To Do in Madrid Madrid is a city like no other. Often overshadowed by its northern neighbour Barcelona, there is a sense of cultural richness in the city that is matched by very few destinations.
Discover Sitges – Spain’s Gayest Town Nicknamed “The St Tropez of Spain” and “ Little Ibiza”, the town is packed with nightlife. There are roughly 24 gay bars to explore.
A Gay Guide to San Diego Much like its Californian neighbors of San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Diego is a welcoming and inclusive city for LGBT+ people.
A Gay Guide to Honolulu Whilst Honolulu doesn’t have the same expansive gay scenes as cities such as San Fransisco or Palm Springs, it does have a handful of gay bars, clubs and hotels.
Things To Do in San Francisco San Francisco is one of the most exciting cities in America to explore. Its economy has boomed in recent years, driven by the vast wealth of Silicon Valley.
Things To Do in Philadelphia Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth-largest in the country. The birthplace of the United States, cheesesteaks and Rocky, Philadelphia is teeming with rich culture and history.
Things To Do in Nashville Nashville is famed as the de facto capital of country music. Many of America’s greatest singers got their big break in Nashville, not least Dolly Parton.
A Gay Guide to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is known as “Steel City” due to its industrial heritage. It’s a liberal-minded city with a surprisingly good gay scene.
Things To Do in Provincetown Sandy beaches, lighthouses, sloping dunes and a thriving gay community all come to mind when thinking of Provincetown.
Things To Do in Cape Town Nestled on the rugged coast of South Africa, Cape Town is a city of extremes, in every sense of the word.
A Gay Guide to Dallas Dallas is a sprawling and breathtaking metropolis of high-rise buildings, heritage architecture and a thriving LGBT+ community.
Los Angeles’ Coolest Neighborhoods Los Angeles is a city of neighborhoods and districts, and it has a lot of them. Part of what makes the city so special is the distinctions between each of its many areas.
A Gay Guide to Chicago Sitting on the banks of Lake Michigan and holding the title of the third-largest city in the USA, Chicago is a location that is deeply entrenched in its culture and community.
A Gay Guide to Bogota The capital of Colombia is the cosmopolitan heart of the country, where cobbled backstreets meet towering feats of contemporary architecture. Bogota is a densely populated urban sprawl nestled amongst some of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world and boasting a deeply embedded and fascinating culture.
The best gay beaches in Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale is an impressive city in its own right, however, what makes this hub of gay culture so special is its impressive 23 miles of beaches.
Things To Do in Rio de Janeiro With the excitement and legacy of the 2016 Olympics, Rio De Janeiro continues to welcome millions of tourists every year.
A Gay Guide to Le Marais Le Marais is one of the most iconic districts in Paris. It is the main hub is Paris’ gay community and also its Jewish community.
How to book a taxi in Mykonos It’s traditionally never been easy to find a taxi in Mykonos. But in the last few years with the rise of apps, it is now easier to book a taxi – though there are still challenges!
A Gay Guide to Guerneville If you’re looking for a gay staycation in California, this tiny town is a great choice. Guerneville is just an hour and a half away from San Francisco by car.
Things To Do in Orlando With its vibrant and colorful neighbourhoods, close proximity to some of the USA’s best beaches and a thriving downtown, Orlando is one of the most exciting and promising destinations in the USA.
A Gay Guide to Atlanta The capital of Georgia and home to more than 6 million people, Atlanta is a vibrant and sprawling metropolis that has a unique history and culture.
Things To Do in Fort Lauderdale With its stretching coastline of sandy beaches, tropical climate and thriving gay district, Fort Lauderdale has quickly evolved into the gay capital of Florida and this exciting and beautiful location is teeming with possibilities for exploration and entertainment.
A Gay Guide to Toronto Toronto is repeatedly voted one of the best places in the world to live and is an equally enjoyable destination for gay travelers.
Things To Do in Montreal Montreal is often credited with combining the charm of continental Europe and the modernism that is typical of North America and this is a generally accurate summary.
A Gay Guide to Athens Athens is an intoxicating collection of ancient history, authentic and untouched neighborhoods, affordable luxury and a unique gay scene.
Things To Do in Boston Stroll through the swanky Beacon Hill neighborhood, try some clam chowder and have a cup of tea at the Boston Tea Party Museum. You’ll find a small gay scene in Boston.
A Gay Guide to Prague Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and until 1968 was hidden from the rest of the world by the Iron Curtain.
The Best Art Galleries in Taipei Taipei is known for being one of Asia’s most liberal and diverse cities and this is definitely reflected in the vibrant and ever-growing art scene.
Things To Do in Toronto Canada’s largest city is widely considered to have one of the best standards of living in the world, and it’s an equally fantastic destination for travelling.
Things To Do in Istanbul Istanbul is a sprawling city that connects Europe and Asia and is one of the world’s most lively and interesting destinations.
A Gay Guide to Ho Chi Minh City Until 1975, Saigon was the official name for the city now known as Ho Chi Minh City. Named in the dedication of the president of Vietnam after the fall of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city in Vietnam.
A Guide to Key West Culture Key West is one of the best destinations in Florida for art and culture. It’s long been a draw for writers and artists. Key West is the ultimate American writer’s retreat.
A Gay Guide to New Orleans New Orleans has one of the best gay scenes in South America. It’s one of America’s most liberal cities, not to mention one of the most hedonistic.
Things to do in Brussels The art nouveau lined streets of Brussels are like none other in the world. The intimate and charming alleyways that encircle the city’s main centre are alive with art, culture and food.
London’s Coolest Neighborhoods Gentrification and development pose a number of threats to London’s population but also contribute to creating exciting and lively neighborhoods.
The History of America’s Gay Bathhouses and “Bathhouse Betty” American gay bathhouses reached their peak in the 1970s. Long before smartphones and the internet, people had to step outside their front door to arrange a social or sexual encounter.
Things to do in Hong Kong Hong Kong is arguably the most exciting city on earth. The sprawling metropolis is known for its towering skyscrapers, the archipelago of bustling islands and green covered mountains. The city is the stomping ground of the world’s elite and it oozes wealth and luxury.
The Best Museums in London London is home to more than 170 museums, and many would be classed as the finest in the world.
Things To Do in New York There’s no shortage of things to do in New York. You could spend a lifetime exploring the Big Apple.
A Gay Guide to Brooklyn Brooklyn is a melting pot of identity, heritage and culture. It’s something of a hipster’s paradise.
A Gay Guide to Vienna The capital city of Austria oozes LGBT+ culture and pride, with the first Vienna Rainbow parade taking place in 1996 and a history of powerful and elite LGBT+ figures seeking refuge in the city.
A Gay Guide to Eixample In addition to being the heart of gay culture in Barcelona, Eixample is also a hub of shopping, entertainment, and nightlife, drawing countless gay travelers from across the globe every year.
Things To Do In Gran Canaria With year-round sun, some of the best gay clubs and bars in the world, and a history of tolerance and acceptance, Gran Canaria is a gay paradise.
A Gay Guide to Manila No one is suggesting that Manila is the most beautiful city in the Philippines, but its prominence as one of the world’s most exciting, vibrant and action-packed destinations for gay travelers is undisputed.
Gay Cabin Crew Secrets from the Middle East Our secret spy tells us everything about being gay in Dubai as cabin crew.
Things To Do in Auckland Known as the “City of Sails”, Auckland is built around two harbours and it has a strong maritime identity.
Discover Fado Music in Lisbon The Fado style of singing emerged in Portugal in the 1820s and is known for songs about the struggles of daily life, heartbreak, and desire.
Things To Do in Quito Ecuador’s capital and most populous city has long been a popular destination. It’s home to Ecuador’s biggest gay scene.
A Gay Guide to Ni-Chome, Shinjuku Tokyo is a city of extremes; and the city’s gay district- Ni-Chome- is no exception. Housing the world’s highest concentration of gay bars; Ni-Chome is an area of the Shinjuku district known as one of Tokyo’s loudest and most crowded wards.
Explore The Ruins of Ayutthaya Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to give it its full name, was the second capital of Siam. It flourished for four centuries, until it was partly destroyed by the Burmese in 1767.
Things To Do in Florence Florence is one of the world’s most intimate and romantic Cities. Boasting some of the most impressive architecture, galleries and cathedrals; it’s a must-visit destination for any travelers looking to experience unique cultural heritage.
A Gay Guide to Rio De Janeiro Rio De Janeiro is a vibrant and exciting gay destination, known worldwide for its pristine sandy beaches, annual carnival and stunning landscape.
Discover the Forbidden City The Forbidden City is an ancient palatial complex in Beijing, the capital of China, a city with over three thousand years of history.
Things To Do in Tokyo Tokyo is the world’s largest city and this sprawling metropolis has something to offer for everyone, from ancient Buddhist temples to state of the art technological wonders.
A Gay Guide to Amsterdam Amsterdam is one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities with a long and established history of supporting its LGBT residents and tourists alike.
Things To Do in Nice Nice is a coastal city on the French Riviera. It’s one of France’s top tourist destinations. Nice has long been popular with gay travelers. You’ll find a lively gay scene centred around several bars and clubs.
Things To Do in Prague Prague is one of the most enigmatic cities in Europe. It offers an enticing combination of high culture and hedonism. Drinks are cheap in Prague and you can find very good hotel deals. It’s a great place for an affordable city break.
Discover Weimar Berlin The culture of the Weimar ranged from smoke-filled cabarets, Bauhaus architecture, groundbreaking movies and also the world’s first fully-fledged, visible gay scene.
A Gay Guide to Sao Paulo Sao Paulo is one of the world’s largest and most densely populated cities. It also boasts one of the world’s largest gay scenes. Sao Paulo Pride is the biggest gay Pride parade on the planet, and The Week is the world’s largest gay club.
A Gay Guide to Manchester Manchester has one of the best gay scenes in Europe. It’s a big, brash city with amazing nightlife and fascinating history.
A Gay Guide To Provincetown Provincetown is one of the best destinations in the USA for gay travelers. It’s a small town in a remote setting at the tip of Cape Cod.
A Gay Guide to Itaewon Itaewon is Seoul’s party district. Most gay bars and clubs in Seoul can be found in Itaewon. It’s known as Homo Hill for a reason.
A Gay Guide to the Castro The Casto is San Francisco’s legendary gay district. It became one of America’s first gayborhoods. In the 70s, following the Stonewall Uprising and the first Pride march, the Castro was the headquarters of the gay liberation movement.
A Gay Guide to Palm Springs – Bars, Hotels, History & Events At least half of its residents are LGBT+. In purely numerical terms, Palm Springs is America’s gayest city.
A Gay Guide to Key West Key West is one of the best destinations in the US for gay travelers. As the “southernmost point in the continental US”, Key West is one of the most remote parts of the country.
The Best Gay Bars in West Hollywood West Hollywood is one of America’s biggest gaybourhoods. It’s packed with gay bars and gay clubs. West Hollywood – or WeHo – is the place to be if you want to party.
Things To Do in Rome Rome is more than a collection of historical relics. It’s a buzzing city with an excellent culinary scene, many great hotels and a small gay scene.
Things To Do in Milan Milan is the home of Italy’s great fashion houses. It’s a city of great charm, not to mention style.
Plan your trip to Naples and the Amalfi Coast Combining Naples and the Amalfi Coast makes for a great itinerary. You’ll see many of the highlights of Southern Italy in one trip.
Discover Brighton like a local Brighton is a party city on the south coast. Hailed as the gay capital of the UK, it’s a very liberal place with an anything-goes vibe.
Things To Do in Lisbon Lisbon has emerged as one of the most exciting cities in Europe. It attracts around 3 million tourists each year. Now is the best time to see it as it’s in the process of being gentrified.
Things To Do in Athens Athens is a bustling, somewhat chaotic city. It’s most famous for its extraordinary relics from antiquity. Athens is worth a visit just to get a glimpse of the ancient world.
Discover Gaudi in Barcelona To this day, Sagrada Familia remains unfinished. It has to be the most famous unfinished building in the world. It will be completed, in theory, in 2026.
Things to do in Shanghai Shanghai is China’s biggest and richest city. It’s known as the “Oriental Paris” and it’s every bit as advanced as the French capital. Shanghai is roughly three times bigger than New York. You can spend a lot of time here and barely scratch the surface.
Things To Do in Mykonos Mykonos is Europe’s most popular gay vacation spot. It’s Greece’s most glamorous and exciting island.
Things To Do In West Hollywood West Hollywood has one of the world’s best gay scenes. It’s estimated that 40% of the population is LGBT+.
Discover Sydney like a Local Sydney is such a great city. It has the excitement of London and New York, but it also has great weather, easily accessible beaches and the people are actually friendly.
Gay Travel in Dubai My boyfriend and I recently went on an incredible (and rather eye-opening) trip to Dubai. What does Gay Dubai mean from a safety and excitement point of view?
Mardi Gras In New Orleans Here’s our guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, one of the campest things you’ll see in America.
Things To Do in Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta, also known as PV, is home to Latin America’s biggest gayborhood: Zona Romantica. It’s a major draw for North American tourists.
Things To Do in Paris Paris is one of the world’s most visited cities. For many years, Paris dictated global trends in fashion, food, architecture and design. Paris led and other cities followed.
Discover Montreal’s Gay Village Montreal boasts one of the biggest gay villages in the world. It’s about a 15-minute walk from the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, the historic part of the city.
The Best Street Food In Bangkok Travel Gay started life as a gay guide to Bangkok. Two of our founders are locals, so we’ve got the insider’s guide to the best street food in Bangkok.
LGBT+ Landmarks In New York New York remains a gay mecca and one of the world’s greatest cultural melting pots. You’ll find LGBT- landmarks throughout the city.
Discover London Like A Local This guide will introduce you to some of the landmarks locals tend to frequent, from parks to gay bars to creepy museums.
The Best Things To Do In Miami Miami has long been a popular destination for gay travelers in Florida. Its gay scene dates back to the 1930s. Miami is currently home to one of the world’s largest LGBT+ populations.
Mask For Mask Gary Marion goes by the drag name “Sushi.” Key West regulars will know her well and she’s making masks to aid frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Best Museums in Berlin There are around 170 museums in Berlin and most of them are free. Berlin’s turbulent history is totally unique. Its fortunes have waxed and waned dramatically over the last couple of centuries. Great capital cities tend to be home to lots of old buildings. As Berlin was reduced to rubble in 1945, all the old stuff […]
Dusty Springfield and the First Celebrity Gay Wedding The Netherlands became the first country to legalise same-sex marriage in 2001. Since then, almost thirty countries have followed suit. But when do you think the first celebrity gay wedding took place? Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi? Maybe Elton John and David Furnish? They may have been the first legal same-sex marriages, but the […]
Berghain: How to get into Berlin’s Legendary Nightclub It’s a question many tourists ask when they arrive in Berlin. The most notorious nightclub in Europe has a strict door policy. Some have argued that the bouncers use an unknowable logic to determine whether they say “Jah” or “Nein”. You simply have to queue in the cold for hours and hope for the best.
Most Popular Gay Hotels 2021 From Tokyo to Berlin, we’ve gathered together a list of our most booked hotels over the last year. Some are gay hotels, others are gay-popular. Travel Gay is the world’s most visited gay travel website. We get over 50 million page views per year. You can guarantee that our most booked hotels reflect the tastes […]
District 7 – The heart of the Aruba Gay Scene Aruba: A cultural melting pot Aruba is an idyllic island in the Southern Caribbean Sea. The island was originally inhabited by the Caquetio Native Americans of the Arawak Tribe from Venezuela. The pre-colonial history of the island is preserved in the ceramics, pottery and jewellery of the Arawak Tribe, which you can see today in […]
Gay Guesthouses USA Wanting a romantic, cultural or party-fuelled getaway in a gay guesthouse? Look no further – here’s our roundup of the best gay-stays in the USA. From Provincetown to Boston, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of gay guesthouses. Provincetown & Cape Cod, Massachusetts Inn at 7 Central Stay central in the gay-haven that is Provincetown by […]
Europe’s Top Gay Hotels & Resorts 2021 The most popular gay hotels & resorts on Travel Gay so far in 2021.
TravelGay on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 11 Did you see TravelGay on Ru Paul’s Drag Race? We were featured in this week’s episode as the prize in the maxi challenge which saw the queens competing in the Monster Ball. The winner was Brooke Lynn Heights who is the recipient of a $3000 voucher to spend with TravelGay. Look out for our sister […]
Gay Rights In Jamaica Here’s our guide to the struggle for gay rights in Jamaica, with reference to the work of LGBT activists, J-Flag.
Three Days In Osaka And Kyoto Explore Osaka’s sights and gay scene with our itinerary for gay travelers.
Asia’s Top 20 Gay Hotels & Resorts – 2015 We’ve crunched the numbers on thousands of bookings to find the most popular gay hotels & guesthouses in Asia in 2015.
Asia’s Top 20 Gay Hotels & Resorts – 2014 Our roundup of the 20 most booked gay hotels and guesthouses in Asia.
Top Ten Attractions In Johor Bahru The best things to see and do in Johor Bahru – shopping, sightseeing and more!
Unseen Philippines – Top Five Destinations A roundup of ‘off the beaten track’ destinations in the Philippines for gay explorers.
More Manila Attractions A big, bustling cosmopolitan city with many things to do and see, some of which you may have never even heard of.
Top Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur This dynamic Asian city has plenty to see, from amazing skyscrapers to historic sights that attract millions of visitors every year.
Gay Asia Travel Survey – The Results Travel Gay Asia has released the results of its 2014 Gay Asia Travel Survey.
Surprise Appearance At Tokyo Pride 2014 Surprise appearance by Japan’s Prime Minister’s wife Akie Abe at Tokyo Pride.
The Best Free Attractions In Singapore Explore Singapore on the cheap with our guide to the best freebies in the city.
Singapore Gay Cheat Sheet No gum, no smoking and no gay sex (don’t worry, this is one rule that’s ignored). Our Singapore Crib Sheet.
24 Hours In Seoul Got 24 hours to get a glimpse of this incredible city? Then these suggestions are for you.
Taipei, Asia’s Gay Party Capital Just how good is the Taipei clubbing scene? Watch this video to find out!
Singapore’s Latte & Gossip Hotspots Where gay travelers can find a great coffee and cakes in Singapore.
Singapore At First Sight That first trip to Singapore sparked a thirst and desire to discover more about Asia, and marked the beginning of a whole new life journey for me.
Koh Lipe, Lesser-Known But No Less Amazing Travel Gay Asia recently visited Koh Lipe, a beautiful remote Thai island. We were impressed.
Gay Scuba In Samui – CLOSED Like diving? Then a gay day dive in the warm water around Koh Samui is for you.
Koh Racha – An Escape From Phuket An easy excursion from Phuket island. Overview, photos and hotel recommendations.
Phuket’s Off-The-Beaten-Track Beaches Exploring some of Phuket’s smaller, lesser known beaches and stunning view points.
Free HIV Testing & Condoms For Paradise Workers Phuket Loves You Club (PLU) launches its next major project.
Phuket Pride 2014 Raises 330,000 Baht Phuket gay Pride helps raise money for the LGBT community in Thailand.
Phuket Pride 2014 The biggest and most successful Pride event in Thailand. Full details of the week-long schedule of events and grand parade.
Koh Yao – One Of Thailand’s Unspoilt Islands Koh Yao Noi remains one of the most beautiful island in Thailand one of the last not be overly developed.
“Wat” To See In Chiang Mai – Five Amazing Temples Five must-see temples in Chiang Mai for gay tourists.
Two Weeks In Thailand First trip to Thailand in 2017? Here’s our suggested itinerary for a two-week stay.
Bangkok’s Best Hotels For Brunch Buffets Some of the best hotels in Bangkok that serve excellent Sunday brunch buffets. When to go and how to get there.
Happy SongKran! This years event kicked off in style with a fabulous Fairytale party. DJ Joe Gauthreaux (US), DJ George Leong (SG) kicked off this opening party.
Tony’s Not Coming Down! Tony Moran headlines the Song Kran 8 Closing Party and debut’s his latest dance production, “I’m Not Coming Down”. Exclusive interview.
Gauthreaux Spins A Bangkok Fairy Tale Joe brings his musical magic to Bangkok on 11th April when he headlines the Song Kran 2014 Fairy Tale Party.
Experience SongKran VIDEO – If you’ve never experienced SongKran, then you have never really experienced Thailand.
Shop ‘Til You Drop In Bangkok Visiting Bangkok? Then bring a spare suit case. Bangkok’s is home to some of the biggest shopping malls in Asia.
Exploring Kanchanaburi So you’ve done Bangkok, traveled north to Chiang Mai and ventured south to Phuket. But have you considered Kanchanaburi? Kanchanaburi is a province in central Thailand, located to the west of Bangkok adjacent to Myanmar where rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai meet. For most visitors, the main attraction is the Bridge over the River Kwai, the start of […]
Thrills, food and fun in New Zealand Looking for a gay adventure or a place to sip cocktails amidst a stunning backdrop? Our editor Kieran Watkins reckons New Zealand is the place for you.
The Best Dim Sum In Hong Kong It is apt to say that you have not experienced Hong Kong if you have not tried dim sum.
Hong Kong Gay Shopper’s Guide It is true when people say that in Hong Kong, you just eat and shop all day long. Here’s what you need to know.
Shanghai Pride 6 – The Best yet! A successful LGBT festival in Shanghai with a wide range of activities – dance party, exhibition, run, film, art, fashion and more.
Shanghai PRIDE 2014 – It’s “Better Together!” From 13th to 22nd June, Shanghai, mainland China’s most international city, will see the LGBT community’s biggest annual celebration.
Top 9 Things To Do In Macau Although best-known for gambling, Macau has a huge range of attractions that make it a worthwhile side trip from Hong Hong.
Exploring Angkor Wat An introduction to one of the “Seven Wonders Of The World” and a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rainbow Retreat – A Tasmanian Sanctuary Breathtaking ocean views, abundance of wildlife and wonderful hosts makes Rainbow Retreat a very special place.
A Gay Guide To Malta Here’s our exclusive guide to Malta’s gay scene. You won’t find a more gay-friendly country in Europe.
Gay Rights In Malta Malta has topped the European Rainbow Index three years in a row. It is now, in legal terms, the most gay-friendly country in Europe.
How to Spend a Gay Weekend in Newcastle Fantastic architecture, exquisite cuisine and a vibrant gay scene; our editor, Jamie Shepherd tells us how to spend an ideal gay weekend in his hometown Newcastle.
Gay Instagram Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit World Pride Madrid Our compilation of Instagram photos from Madrid Pride.
Stockholm: The Gay Capital Of Scandinavia Historic tourist attractions, a bustling night life and loads of beautiful gay men; our editor Kieran Watkins swoons over the Swedish capital.
Why Paris Has The Best Gay Village In Europe It’s not often I fall in love with something (or someone) in a matter of minutes, but in Paris I did just that. The architecture, the history, the pretty little cafes and pop-up furniture shops, the crepes, the men; I loved it all. I was drunk in love, and my affection stemmed from Paris’ fantastic […]
Five Things We Love About Cologne Visit one of Germany’s most historic cities, and a home to one of the best gay scenes.
A Quick Getaway To Amsterdam Everyone loves Amsterdam, especially gay men. Here’s the lowdown on what you should experience on a weekend break in the city.
A Gay Weekend In Brussels Brussels is a charming, friendly city full of character. From the impressive Grand Place to the glistening buildings of the European Union, this city of one million inhabitants is packed full with history. It’s also one of the most liberal European states, being the second country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage way back […]
Mykonos vs Ibiza vs Sitges – which is Europe’s best gay destination? A closer look at three of Europe’s most popular gay beach getaways – Ibiza, Sitges and Mykonos.
European Gay Ski Weeks in 2016 Snow and Scene? Check out the line up of 2016 gay ski weeks in Europe.
Europe’s Top Gay Hotels & Resorts – 2015 We’ve crunched the numbers on thousands of bookings to find Europe’s most popular gay hotels & resorts.
Historic EuroPride in Riga Riga, Latvia became the first post-Soviet country to host EuroPride. Watch the video.
The sights and sounds of Salzburg Halfway between Munich and Vienna, nearby beautiful mountains and lakes attract gay men for hiking, sailing or skiing. And Salzburgs artistic past, from Mozart onwards, has ensured the community has a liberal attitude towards sexual diversity. Indeed, in the 19th century, when the Emperor Franz Joseph became sick of the scandals of his transvestite younger […]
Loving A’dam – Discovering its History & Culture Amsterdam, one of Europe’s prettiest cities is full of historical and cultural surprises.
Berlin – Wild Days, Wilder Nights Wild days and even wilder nights makes Berlin a great city for gay travelers to explore.
Exploring Rome – Top Tips For Gay Travellers Rome is stylish, delicious, sensual and very time-consuming. Tourists are everywhere. Discover our tricks to get the most out of your visit.
Scotland Sends a Strong Pro-Gay Message Planning a trip to Scotland? You will be visiting one of the most pro-gay rights countries in the world.
Contactless Bus and Tube Tickets Visiting London? Be prepared for how to pay for travel on the Underground and London buses.
Greek Gay Nudist Beach Roundup Explore the gay-popular nudist beaches on Crete, Corfu, Skaithos, Rhodes, Lesbos and the Greek Mainland.
Just How Gay-friendly is Spain? Spanish Secretary of State for Tourism was very specific. Spain wants to be the number one European, if not worldwide, gay holiday destination.
Visiting Seville Explore this beautiful, historic city with enough culture and gay scene to keep you busy for days.
Exploring Gay Paris Yes, you just have to visit the Eiffel tower, the Notre Dame and the Champs-Élysées. But for gay tourists there is just so much more to experience. Here’s our top tips for your itinerary.
Our Top 5 Gay Mykonos Travel Tips Beach, culture, eat, drink & cruise. Our top five gay travel tips to get the most out of your Mykonos holiday.
Two Gay Days In Berlin Berliners first voted for a gay mayor, Klaus Wowereit, in June 2001 and, in 2014 he is still there, having won two more elections.