Travel Blogs

The Maldives calls to mind crystal-clear blue waters and overwater villas where you can literally roll out of bed into the ocean. The Maldives isn’t just about Instagram goals – it’s the dream destination for a tropical romantic trip. But...

Homosexuality remains illegal in Dubai with severe penalties, yet thousands of LGBTQ+ travelers visit safely each year through discretion and careful planning. There’s even a sizable contingent of LGBTQ+ expats living in Dubai. While UAE law prescribes up to 14...

From the vast savannas of the Masai Mara to the shores of Lake Nakuru with millions of flamingos, Kenya is an unbeatable safari destination. It can be something of a minefield for LGBTQ+ travelers, with colonial-era laws criminalizing homosexuality with...

Verona is famed as the setting of Romeo & Juliet. Although Shakespeare died over 400 years ago, his play is the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Verona. You can see the Shakespeare influence in the...

Long before Puerto Vallarta became Latin America’s premier LGBTQ+ party destination, this once-sleepy fishing village along Mexico’s Pacific coast was transformed by a scandalous Hollywood love affair that captured worldwide attention in the 1960s. The passionate, alcohol fueled relationship between...

Choosing between Copacabana and Ipanema is one of Rio’s eternal travel dilemmas. These neighboring beaches, separated by just a 15-minute walk, have dramatically different vibes despite sharing the same spectacular Atlantic coastline. While both neighborhoods guarantee you’ll wake up to...

Brazil’s two greatest cities couldn’t be more different – and that’s exactly what makes visiting both so rewarding. Rio de Janeiro, framed by dramatic mountains, is the ultimate beach destination, with music, dance, and outdoor living at its heart. São...

Rio hosts the world’s largest carnival, attracting around 2 million people every year, and while it’s not officially a gay event, the festival’s inherent flamboyance and celebration of diversity makes it feel like it was designed with the LGBTQ+ community...

While the world knows tango as Argentina’s passionate dance of heterosexual romance, the true story reveals a far more complex and inclusive history that has been largely hidden from mainstream narratives. From its birth in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos...

Argentina has emerged as one of Latin America’s most progressive destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers, having legalized same-sex marriage in 2010 and consistently ranking among the world’s most gay-friendly countries. Beyond the bright lights of Buenos Aires and the cosmopolitan wine...

Known as the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires has an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels. From historic palaces that have hosted royalty to modern design hotels, Buenos Aires Many of the city’s most prestigious hotels occupy grand Belle Époque...

Brazil is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly countries in Latin America, having legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2013. The country’s constitution explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Rio and Sao Paulo host massive Pride celebrations, while beach destinations like...