The gay scene in Berlin might be more dynamic and bigger, but Cologne will give you a warm, fuzzy-something, familiar feeling. Famous as Germany’s ‘other’ gay capital, the city has become a popular tourist destination. It is due to this fact, as well as the city’s cosmopolitan and accepting attitude that there are many gay…
Mostar, also known as the “City of Sunshine,” enjoys a nice climate. It’s a blend of the old and the new. Tucked into a valley on the banks of the Neretva River, the beautiful city put behind its war-torn past. Unsurprisingly, it welcomes tourists with historical landmarks. Certainly, you’ll find plenty of things to do…
Considered as a continent in miniature, Gran Canaria’s been a gay destination for decades. So, not surprisingly, quite a few gay hotels sprang up. While all hotels aren’t exclusively gay, they’re all gay-friendly. So, finding gay accommodation in Gran Canaria is pretty simple. In fact, it boats more gay hotels than any other place in the…
Manchester has the reputation of being one of the most gay-friendly cities in England. The city is famed for its football culture, but gay travelers know it for Canal Street, the heart of the Gay Village of Manchester. With Manchester being just two hours away from London, the LGBTQ population from the capital often comes…
The city of Brighton houses one of England‘s largest gay communities and is often called its ‘gay capital’. Home to UK’s best Pride Festival, the English seaside resort town of Brighton is home to many gay-friendly hotels and gay bars. In fact, gay hotels in Brighton run the gamut from high-end luxury hotels and mid-range…
The “Eternal City” Rome might not be as gay-friendly as the other cities in Italy such as Milan, but the number of gay hotels in Rome welcoming gay travelers to the city sure has shot up in the past few years. The “Gay Street” of Via San Giovanni in Laterano is home to most of…
Is Lisbon gay friendly? The 2019 Spartacus International Gay Guide Index states that Portugal was voted the most gay friendly destination in the world. So it’s no surprise that its capital city is a popular LGBT vacation destination. Gay hotels in Lisbon receive visitors from near and far. They come to enjoy the many attractions…
Berlin’s gay pride in July attracts a huge number of visitors to the city, but gay travelers don’t only congregate here during pride. The city is one of the most sought after gay destinations in the world for various other reasons and as such there are plenty of gay hotels in Berlin to cater to…
Gay Paris is high on the travel map of the LGBT community for its open acceptance of all kinds of people. You can be sure that you’ll never run short of options for gay hotels in Paris. The city of love has some of the oldest cruising venues and a well-established LGBT presence. Many of…
One of the world’s top fashion capitals, Milan in Italy, also happens to be one of the friendliest cities for gays in the world. Milan’s gay friendliness has led to the presence of some amazing gay friendly hotels and B&Bs in the city. Most of them are close to Porta Venezia, one of Milan’s most…
Madrid is one of the friendliest cities for gays in the world and is home to Spain and Europe’s largest gay population. Madrid’s native annual gay parade MADO, or Orgullo Gay de Madrid, is one of the world’s biggest pride parades today. Gay neighborhoods in Madrid like Chueca is where the LGBT community has lived…
Spain has some of the top gay destinations in Europe such as Madrid, Sitges, and Ibiza but Barcelona is not far behind. With its gay friendly spaces, Barcelona is also a popular destination for the gay community. Eixample fondly referred to as Gaixample or Gayxample is where most of the LGBT community head to in…
Jolly old’ London is one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities and has been a haven for the members of the LGBT community for more than a hundred years. In the last two decades, the city has become extremely gay-friendly, with LGBT clubs and bars popping up in tourist areas. London has been home to…
Stunning natural attractions, beautiful architecture, a vibrant arts and culture scene—these and more draw millions of people to visit Gothenburg every year. Sweden‘s second-largest city (after the capital, Stockholm) offers a wide array of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. For instance, travelers with young children will find much to see and do…
From sun-kissed stretches of white sand to majestic mountains, Albania has it all. Its beaches on the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines are some of the most amazing places in Albania. They’re arguably just as gorgeous as those in neighboring Montenegro and Greece, but nowhere near as crowded. And it is in this lack of unfettered…
It’s no surprise that the top 10 things to do in Thessaloniki encompass history, culture, and nature. Dating from 315 BC, this capital city of Central Macedonia in Greece is teeming with ancient buildings. Old and new traditions are alive and well here, and the arts and culture scene is ever vibrant. It’s the second-largest…
Situated in the verdant Neckar Valley and home to world-famous companies, Stuttgart combines the best of nature and human ingenuity. The city sits on Bernhartshöhe hill, about 126 km southeast of Heidelberg and an hour from the famed Black Forest. Greenery is all around here, from the vineyards perched on the hillsides to leafy woodlands…
The English writer Samuel Johnson once said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” And certainly, with its storied history and cultural diversity, it isn’t hard to love London. The British capital is home to some of the world’s best-known…
The two big ‘intellectual’ names in England are the university cities of Cambridge and Oxford. Like Oxford, Cambridge is also an old city that dates back to the 13th century. However, what sets this city apart from its historic rival are the green spaces that surround it. In the midst of all this green is…
Perched on the hills of northwestern Spain, Salamanca is a feast for the eyes and soul. It’s home to stunning sandstone buildings, a lively arts and culture scene, and an indomitable nightlife. And as a university city since the 13th century, it isn’t surprising that Salamanca exudes an intellectual vibe. More than 180,000 people call Salamanca home. Yet…