LGBT travel
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other) people often have special concerns or interests when travelling. This page lists three things: events and activities of special interest to, or targeted towards, LGBT travellers; destinations where being out as LGBT is acceptable; and destinations where it might be dangerous to travel if one's transgender status or nonheterosexual orientation is known.
UnderstandOpenness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.
LGBT lawsIn some parts of the world LGBT visitors are welcome, but this is not true of most African, Caribbean, Pacific Island and Middle Eastern countries where it would be a bad idea, and in some cases dangerous, to express…
Get inIdentity documents can be awkward for transgender voyagers, as some national customs or immigration checkpoints blindly assume the traveller's birth sex, gender presentation and stated gender on passports and other…
DoCities of all sizes hold gay pride parades (or simply pride parades), festivals, and events.S. There is an up to date calendar of gay pride events all over the world.
SleepA same-sex couple asking for a double room (or explicitly for having a common bed) may not be well received everywhere, and may sometimes even be dangerous.
CopeThe legality of using public toilets of one's gender identity differs greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In some places, gender-neutral toilets are common, which makes the issue go away.
LGBT-friendly destinationsThe following cities are considered LGBT-friendly destinations. Many host public gay events, have gay venues, and/or have active LGBT organizations.
Somewhat safe destinationsCountries listed here may have vibrant LGBT scenes in certain parts, but the overall social attitude towards LGBT issues is not as accepting as the countries listed in the above sections.
Dangerous destinationsThe following countries have criminal laws against sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "LGBT travel" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0