What comes to mind when you think of Barcelona? Historic buildings? Beautiful churches? Or sun-kissed beaches? If the latter makes you most excited, you have come to the right place. A beach getaway is not just about spending time at the beach. But it’s also about soaking the ambiance of Barcelona’s shore. And the best…
The largest Canary Island of Spain, Tenerife, is home to beautiful beaches. Plus, there’s the famous Mt. Teide volcano, and green valleys, making it such a desirable picturesque destination. It’s a perfect beach holiday getaway if you’re looking for relaxation and tranquility. The glorious island vibes come with modern comforts like these best hotel pools…
The spectacular Spanish island of Tenerife is a potpourri of cultural and natural beauty. It is home to Spain’s highest peak, white-sand beaches, quaint ancient towns, and some of the best LGBTQ revelry grounds in the world. The gay-friendly island, along with its neighbor Gran Canaria, is famously home to some amazing gay bars and…
Home to the famous Summer Olympic games in 1992, world-famous soccer clubs, and majestic architectural buildings, Barcelona, Spain is a top-notch holiday destination. Tourists instantly fall in love with the sunny climate, lovely beaches, and the famous local cuisines. Wherever you look, the Catalan capital is alive with unique experiences drawn from the colorful street…
There is no shortage of hotels with a rooftop pool in Madrid. However, deciding which one’s worthy of your time is another matter. People come to this beautiful city for different reasons. Some for shopping (it’s home to the biggest Zara store in the world), whereas some others for business and leisure. When you stay…
Remember the all-time favorite movie ‘Roman Holiday and the famous dialog by Audrey Hepburn? The dialog was: “Rome, I will cherish my visit here in memory as long as I live.” That’s how you feel after a visit to Italy’s capital, Rome. An enchanting blend of culture and history, Roma, the Eternal City’s ancient wonders…
The seaside Spanish town of Valencia sees tons of LGBTQ travelers heading its way. Lovely beaches, superb Pride celebrations, and a great gay scene make it a fantastic destination. As a result, you’re bound to find a gay hotel in Valencia as accommodation also increased. Today, gay accommodation in Valencia ranges from designer options to fun…
Sun-kissed Ibiza with its turquoise-blue waters and white-sand beaches is pretty much Spain’s all-time-favorite gay hotspot. Notwithstanding the season, the Spanish island is one of Europe’s most popular beach getaways. About an hour’s flight from Madrid, the island really never sleeps. There are plenty of gay hotels in Ibiza which has accommodation for all kinds…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
One of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Umbria, Italy is the medieval town of Assisi, renowned as the birthplace of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan order. Assisi dates back to the 7th century as an early Umbrian settlement which was conquered by the Romans four centuries later. Traces of its Roman past are…
Sometimes referred to as the ‘City of Stones and Saints,’ the spiritual city of Ávila located in the Autonomous Community of Castile and León about 111km north-west of Madrid, boasts of having the highest number of Romanesque and Gothic churches per capita in the country. Founded in the 11th century to defend the Spanish territories…
Rather surprisingly, hordes of tourists have not yet descended on Zadar, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia and the second-largest metropolis in Dalmatia. Zadar has a rich and varied history right from the Late Stone Age, to its Roman era and invasion by the Huns. In the early 15th century Zadar was sold by…
Most people travel to Italy to marvel at the historic sites of Rome or to soak in the beauty of Florence and Venice, or marvel at the fashion in Milan, but not many actually go off the tourist track to explore Italy’s hidden gems; its beautiful villages. Nestled between majestic mountains, perched on the edge…
Less than a hundred kilometers from the northeast of Barcelona is the Catalan city of Girona. It is an ancient city, having originated during the time of the Iberians and later known as the Roman city of Gerunda. In the 12th century, the city had a flourishing Jewish community and had one of the most…
Italy’s leading port is a land of contradictions; its past grandeur sometimes shadowed by its dark side. Once a city of great wealth, the decayed glory of Genoa’s past is sometimes quite astonishing. Grand palaces are tucked away inside small and sometimes scruffy alleyways, surprising the unsuspecting visitor with their grandeur. Genoa was an autonomous…