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Oradea Pride: Romanian City That Keeps Saying No
Each year, authorities in Oradea refuse to allow a Pride march.
Each year, marchers return. What is happening in this Romanian city? Marchers Return to a City That Refuses Them Every summer, LGBTQ+ activists apply for a permit to march through Oradea, Romania. Every summer, local authorities say no. In July 2026, marchers showed up anyway. They gathered in the city centre despite the ban. Police were present in large numbers. Oradea is a city of around 200,000 people in north-west Romania. It sits near the Hungarian border. The city is known for its Art Nouveau architecture and its conservative local politics. The mayor, Florin Birta, has consistently opposed Pride events in the city. What…
Tel Aviv Pride: The Middle East's Most Unmissable Week
Tel Aviv Pride draws over 250,000 visitors each June. Here's what to expect, where to stay, and how to plan your trip. Why Tel Aviv Pride…
Tel Aviv: the Middle East's most open city for gay travellers
Sun, sea, and a thriving gay scene: Tel Aviv is unlike anywhere else in the Middle East. Here's what to expect when you visit. Tel Aviv…
Tel Aviv: the Middle East's most open city for gay travellers
Tel Aviv has one of the world's most vibrant gay scenes. Here's what to expect: from Florentin to the beach, and what to know before you…
Sydney Mardi Gras: Australia's Iconic Pride Festival Explained
Sydney's Mardi Gras is one of the world's oldest and most spectacular Pride events. Here's everything you need to plan your visit. Why…
Gay-Friendly Cruises: How to Pick the Right Ship and Route
Not every cruise is welcoming. Here's how to find the right ship, line, and itinerary for LGBTQ+ travellers — with real names and…
Tirana: Albania's most surprising city for gay travellers
Tirana is transforming fast. Albania's capital is colourful, affordable and more open than you'd expect. Here's what gay travellers need…
Traveling to Turkey as LGBTQ+: What the Cruise Ship Ban Means
Turkey just blocked an LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking. Here is what that means for gay and…
Toronto Pride: Canada's Biggest Pride Festival Explained
Toronto Pride runs late June and draws over a million visitors. Here's what to book, where to…
Bangkok: Southeast Asia's most liveable city for gay travellers
Bangkok is loud, affordable and genuinely open. Here's what gay and lesbian travellers can expect…
Bangkok: Southeast Asia's most exciting city for gay travellers
Bangkok is open, affordable and endlessly entertaining. Here's why Thailand's capital belongs on…
Amsterdam Pride: The Canal Parade That Stops the City
Amsterdam Canal Parade fills the waterways every August. Here's what to expect, where to stay, and…
Tel Aviv: the Middle East's most open city for gay travellers
Tel Aviv surprises every first-time visitor. Sun, sea, and one of the world's most vibrant gay…
Madrid Pride: Europe's Biggest Party Comes to Spain
Madrid Pride draws over a million visitors each July. Here's what to expect, where to stay, and…
Lisbon: Europe's most relaxed gay capital
Sun, affordable wine, and a genuinely welcoming city. Lisbon has quietly become one of Europe's…
Traveling to Indonesia as LGBTQ+: What the Law Actually Says
Indonesia has no national ban on same-sex relations — but new laws and local rules make it one of…
Traveling to Japan as LGBTQ+: What the Court Ruling Changes
Japan's high court supports gender change without surgery. But same-sex couples still have no…
Medellín: Colombia's most exciting city for gay travellers
Medellín has reinvented itself. For gay travellers, Colombia's second city offers warm nights,…
São Paulo Pride: The World's Largest Pride Parade
São Paulo hosts the world's biggest Pride parade each June. Here's what to expect, where to stay,…
Traveling to Ghana as LGBTQ+: What the New Law Means
Ghana passed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025. Here is what travelers need to…
Cape Town: Africa's most vibrant city for gay travellers
Cape Town combines stunning nature, a lively gay scene, and genuine openness. Here's what to…
Reykjavik Pride: Iceland's Best Week for LGBTQ+ Travellers
Reykjavik Pride draws over 100,000 visitors each August. Here is what to expect, where to stay,…
Traveling to Senegal as LGBTQ+: What You Need to Know
Same-sex acts carry up to five years in prison in Senegal. Arrests are rising. Here is what LGBTQ+…
Mexico City: Latin America's most exciting gay destination
Mexico City has grown into one of the world's great destinations for gay travellers. Here's what…
Tokyo Rainbow Pride: Your Guide to Japan's Biggest Pride Event
Tokyo Rainbow Pride draws hundreds of thousands each spring. Here's what to expect, where to stay,…
Traveling to Hungary as LGBTQ+: What Changed After the Election
Hungary's election brought a new prime minister. But the laws haven't changed yet. Here's what…
Taipei: Asia's most welcoming city for gay travellers
Taipei combines vibrant gay nightlife, legal same-sex marriage and incredible food. Here's why…
Apps Every LGBTQ+ Traveller Actually Needs in 2025
From secure messaging to gay-friendly accommodation: these 6 apps make travel smarter, safer, and…
Tbilisi: Georgia's surprising capital for gay travellers
Tbilisi is raw, beautiful and complex. Here's why Georgia's capital deserves a spot on every gay…
Nepal's New Government Faces Calls to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights
Human rights groups are urging Nepal's new prime minister to uphold LGBTQ+ protections. The…
Tbilisi: Georgia's surprising gem for LGBTQ+ travellers
Tbilisi is raw, beautiful, and surprisingly open. Here's why Georgia's capital deserves a spot on…
Travel Insurance for Same-Sex Couples: What to Check Before You Buy
Not all travel insurance treats couples equally. Here's what LGBTQ+ travelers need to check before…
Traveling to Nepal as LGBTQ+: What the Law Actually Says
Nepal has legal protections on paper, but a new government is under pressure. Here is what…
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