Gay-Friendly Travels

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: 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

AMSTERDAM: Visit Pink Point & the Homomonument in Amsterdam – a moving tribute to LGBTQ+ resistance, community, and visibility near the iconic Westerkerk.

AMSTERDAM: Plan your Pride Amsterdam 2025. From the iconic Canal Parade to queer parties and travel tips, here’s how to make the most of Europe’s most inclusive Pride.

GERMANY: Colorful, political, emotional: Here are our favorite moments from Cologne Pride 2025 (CSD Köln) including parade highlights, photos, and queer travel tips.

USA: During our first gay travels to the South West Part of the USA, we spent almost a week at the beginning of October in San Francisco, one of our favorite cities of the United States of America.

WORLDWIDE: Over the past decades, the rainbow pride flag and all LGBTQ+ flags from the queer community have become iconic symbols for the equal rights movement.

WORLDWIDE: Pride celebrations are the best time to sing and dance along with new queer hits and the best Gay Pride Songs Classics. We all have our favorites, don’t we?

WORLDWIDE: From gender-neutral pronouns to outdated terms to avoid, our LGBTQ+ glossary guide helps travelers, allies, and community members speak with clarity and care.

WORLDWIDE: It’s crucial to understand how to support the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll provide you with tips on how to be a good LGBTQ+ ally for queer folks. Share it!

WORLDWIDE: Exuberant people celebrating on the street, colorful costumes, kisses, and holding hands and above all the rainbow flag blows. However, it has not always been that easy for the LGBTQ+ community…

GRAN CANARIA: Gaycation in Maspalomas with the 14 best gay men only hotels in Gran Canaria, from clothing-optional resorts to cruising-friendly bungalows.

GRAN CANARIA: A clothing-optional vacation hosted by Everything To Sea. All-inclusive, all-male, all-Everything To Sea.

USA: Intrigued by the possibility of a queer and gay-friendly escape in the USA just an hour’s drive north of Los Angeles, we packed our bags and headed up Interstate 5 to Santa Clarita.

JAPAN: Come along as we explore gay-friendly Osaka with open hearts and a thirst for adventure. Ready to fall in love with Osaka?

BERLIN: The safest LGBTQIA+ travel destinations analyzed with the Gay Travel Index 2025. Plan your travels with confidence, go where the LGBTQIA+ community is welcomed.

AMSTERDAM: Explore the top 10 queer movies of 2025 at Roze Filmdagen Amsterdam. Dive into diverse narratives and engage in rich cultural discussions in cinematic celebration.