Gay Travel Split

AMSTERDAM: We’re showing you places where you can support the LGBTQ+ community in the Dutch capital. For us, that includes more than just the Queer Market Store on Haarlemmerdijk.

AMSTERDAM: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, together with Delta Air Lines, is the official airline partner and sponsor of WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam. In this article, as a gay couple, we take a closer look at how KLM positions itself as an LGBTQ+-friendly airline.

When Karl attended CSD in Dresden for the first time in 2002, something began that has stayed with him ever since. Back then, he stood on the sidelines as a …

We joined North Africa Pride in Melilla, Spain’s enclave on the African continent! Honest LGBTQ+ travel impressions of a small LGBTQ+ event.

AMSTERDAM: Explore Amsterdam’s bear community with this 2026 guide to the best bear bars, events, and Pride weekends. Find where bears, cubs, and chasers meet in the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene.

WORLDWIDE: Marriage equality worldwide: All about its history, countries with marriage for all, key legal milestones, and current developments up to 2026.

WORLDWIDE: 25 years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands: our gay Amsterdam wedding, the history of marriage equality, and how WorldPride 2026 celebrates this milestone.

GREECE: Have you heard of the Pride Cruise “Bunte Horizonte” on TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff? Route, program, & queer tips: All about the 2026 LGBTQ+ cruise now on our blog!

GERMANY: We checked the annual CSD agenda in the German cities and assembled as many CSD and LGBTQ+ Pride events we could find in Germany.

WORLDWIDE: Discover the best gay bear events worldwide in 2025–26. From Bear Weeks to Prides, find dates, tips & destinations for your next LGBTQ+ bear travel adventure.

NETHERLANDS: Discover all Dutch Pride events in 2025. This guide lists every confirmed LGBTQ+ Pride date, city, and local highlight, making it your queer travel planner for the Netherlands.

CALIFORNIA: Looking for gay-friendly hotels in Greater Palm Springs? Our 7 tips for LGBTQ+ welcoming resorts & boutique hotels in Greater Palm Springs.

CALIFORNIA: What is it like to stay at the famous Trixie Motel in Palm Springs? Our honest review of the Cowboy Suite during Palm Springs Leather Pride.

CALIFORNIA: Pioneertown in Southern California near Joshua Tree: Our gay-friendly stay at the historic Pioneertown Motel, exploring the famous Old West movie town.

BERLIN: The annual Gay Travel Index 2026 reveals the safest, most LGBTQ+-friendly countries worldwide, reducing risks for queer travelers.

AMSTERDAM: A gay couple in Amsterdam is expanding their 49 m² apartment with a roof extension & terrace. Our story, planning process, and lessons learned.

NETHERLANDS: Spring has finally arrived in The Netherlands, also known as the world’s largest exporter of flowers. It is time to visit the Garden of Europe “Keukenhof”.

AMSTERDAM: Best queer movies of 2026 at Roze Filmdagen in Amsterdam: Our Top 10 picks, with trailers, directors, runtimes, and festival context.

AMSTERDAM: Discover the best lesbian movies of 2026: our Top 10 picks for Roze Filmdagen Amsterdam, with trailers and festival planning tips.

AMSTERDAM: Top 15 Gay Movies: Unsere Highlight-Liste der besten schwulen Filme 2026″ für das LGBTQ+ Filmfestival Roze Filmdagen in Amsterdam 2026.

EUROPE: Gay-friendly cruise TUI Cruises: We spent a week on Mein Schiff, sharing 7 honest reasons why this cruise works so well for LGBTQ+ travelers.

MEDITERRANEAN: Join us on the Rainbow Cruise 2027 by TUI on board the ship “Mein Schiff 2”. A queer cruise event focused on community & visibility at sea.

PALM SPRINGS: Colorful & diverse: Leather Pride, parade, and LGBTQ+ community. Our personal impressions + travel tips for your Palm Springs Pride 2026 trip..

WORLDWIDE: Ten iconic gay and/or LGBTQ+ monuments from various countries, each representing a unique aspect of LGBTQ+ history and culture as queer sights.

NETHERLANDS: Snow in Amsterdam! Our favorite photos of a snowy Dutch winter day, canals & a windmill in the capital city of the Netherlands.

CALIFORNIA: Our gay couple’s guide for the Anaheim Disneyland Resort with tips, Lightning Lane experiences & vegetarian food spots for LGBTQ+ travelers.

PALM SPRINGS: Our review of Descanso Resort Palm Springs: a gay men-only, clothing-optional escape with poolside breakfast, mid-century rooms & spa vibes.

PALM SPRINGS: Our gay couple review of Santiago Resort Palm Springs: a relaxed, clothing-optional men-only hotel with large pool, garden fire pit & mountain views.

CALIFORNIA: Discover West Hollywood with our LGBTQ+ guide. Explore queer nightlife with our gay couple tips for restaurants, hotels, shopping, and more.

CALIFORNIA: Our gay-friendly stay at queer-owned El Dorado Oasis in Yucca Valley with tips for the LGBTQ+ High Desert community & Joshua Tree Park.

CALIFORNIA: LGBTQ+ travel tips for Big Bear Lake with gay-friendly accommodations, hiking recommendations, and queer-friendly experiences for your Southern California road trip.

USA: Get ready for our tips on the chicest gay-friendly hotels, hidden architectural gems, rejuvenating spa experiences, and the top gay hot spots to dance the night away.

GERMANY: From Berlin to Hamburg, and even on the Danube – LGBTQ+ & gay Christmas markets 2025 bring festive lights, drag shows, and queer community together. Explore dates, highlights, and tips for your perfect queer holiday season.

WORLDWIDE: Gay-friendly snow fun in the Alps, Rocky Mountains, Pyrenees, and Norway together with other LGBTQ+ Winter Sports fans.

ARGENTINA: Our El Calafate gay travel story: Perito Moreno Glacier, boat tours, flamingos & LGBTQ+ friendly tips for Patagonia’s Tierra de Glaciares.

ARGENTINA: Explore Puerto Madryn in Argentina: whale watching by boat & at the beach, Welsh culture in Gaiman, LGBTQ+ life, tips & safe hotels.

WORLDWIDE: LGBTQ+ & Gay Travel: 10 Reasons Why Queer Travelers should consider and plan Gay Exclusive Vacations, Gay Cruises, or a stay at Gay-only getaways.

ARGENTINA: Explore Iguazú Falls in Argentina as a gay couple: The Gran Aventura, moonlight tour & Brazil side tips for LGBTQ+ travelers.

EUROPE: Discover 21 real gay and nude beaches in Europe. From Sitges to Zandvoort, plan your queer beach escape with stories, tips, and travel insights.

GERMANY: Discover the best gay saunas in Germany, sorted by state. Explore top spots in Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig & more. With tips, maps & real experiences.

WORLDWIDE: Explore our gay cruising tips: Safety, legal advice, etiquette, apps & gear for men who love men. Stay sexy & confident, wherever you cruise.

Karl Krause is a German queer writer, editor, and LGBTQ+ activist and one half of the couple behind Couple of Men, the internationally recognized, award-winning gay couple travel blog. As …