Gay friendly countries to visit


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Africa has many gay-friendly countries, and we know exactly where you should go when, where to stay, and all the tips and tricks to make your holiday the best it can be. Here are the best countries to combine to your itinerary!

South Africa

Africa’s gay capital, Cape Town, is a hub of all things thriving and fabulous. A delicious concoction of experiences, sights and tastes await you here in South Africa&#;s oldest city.

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Botswana is a country of mystery that will take your breath away while also making you scratch your head due to its unique nuances. With its puzzling Delta flooding in the dry winter months and seemingly endless herds of elephant, this wildlife haven is like no place on earth.

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Ellen Degeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi shone the limelight on Rwanda as a popula

LGBTQ+ Worldwide Travel Map

CountryCommentAfghanistanAvoid verb. Death penalty or imprisonment is possible for for homosexual activity.AlbaniaWould not imply PDA, be careful in public. LGBT people are protected from discrimination but same sex unions are not recognised.AlgeriaNo PDA in public, would not advise travel. Homosexuality is illegal and punishable by imprisonment.AngolaWould not suggest PDA, be careful in public, although a law is pending to make homosexuality legal. Same sex union is not recognised.ArgentinaGeneral acceptance. Easier for homosexual women to be gay than it is for men.ArmeniaWould not suggest PDA. Social acceptance is minimal: tradition and religion makes homosexuality taboo.AustraliaComplete acceptance in most areas, PDA is ok and gay marriage is legal.AustriaSame sex marriage has been legal since , Vienna is more tolerant than the rest of the country.AzerbaijanWould not suggest PDA, LGBT travellers should encounter no problems if they are discreet.BangladeshNo PDA in public, woul

Rainbow Map

rainbow map

These are the main findings for the edition of the rainbow map

The Rainbow Map ranks 49 European countries on their respective legal and policy practices for LGBTI people, from %.

The UK has dropped six places in ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, as Hungary and Georgia also register steep falls following anti-LGBTI legislation. The data highlights how rollbacks on LGBTI human rights are part of a broader erosion of democratic protections across Europe. Read more in our press release.

“Moves in the UK, Hungary, Georgia and beyond signal not just isolated regressions, but a coordinated global backlash aimed at erasing LGBTI rights, cynically framed as the defence of tradition or public stability, but in reality designed to entrench discrimination and suppress dissent.”

  • Katrin Hugendubel, Advocacy Director, ILGA-Europe


Malta has sat on top of the ranking for the last 10 years. 

With 85 points, Belgium jumped to second place after adopting policies tackling hatred based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. 

Are you ready to embark on a journey that celebrates love, acceptance, and the freedom to be your authentic self? Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or are an ally seeking inclusive destinations, it's an exciting time scout the countries on this list that welcome everyone with open arms. From nature to cultural experiences, these destinations have earned their place as havens of LGBTQ+ acceptance, celebration, and equal rights.

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How the Most LGBT Friendly Countries Are Ranked

So, just what does it take to be considered one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in the world? A lot, and rightfully so. We've based our listed on The Willia