Donderdag 18 juni 2026 — Editie #18
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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 scenes — here's what to expect. Tel Aviv is an outlier. In a region where homosexuality is illegal in most countries, this Mediterranean city is openly, unapologetically gay-friendly. Same-sex couples walk hand in hand on the beach. Gay bars fill up on weeknights. Pride draws over 250,000 visitors each June. That contrast with its surroundings makes Tel Aviv both fascinating and — for many LGBTQ+ travellers — deeply moving. This is not a city that tolerates gay life. It celebrates it. And it does so with the kind of casual confidence you find in Amsterdam or Lisbon , not in a city surrounded by…

International · Editorial · June 14
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Lisbon: Europe's most relaxed gay capital

Sun, affordable wine, and a genuinely welcoming city. Lisbon has quietly become one of Europe's top destinations for gay travellers. Why…

International · Editorial · June 7
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Medellín: Colombia's most exciting city for gay travellers

Medellín has reinvented itself. For gay travellers, Colombia's second city offers warm nights, great food, and a growing scene. From…

International · Editorial · June 7
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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 expect — honestly. Why Cape Town? Cape Town…

International · Editorial · May 31
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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 to expect, where to go, and why now is a…

International · Editorial · May 17
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Taipei: Asia's most welcoming city for gay travellers

Taipei combines vibrant gay nightlife, legal same-sex marriage and incredible food. Here's why Taiwan's capital belongs on your travel…

International · Editorial · May 10
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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 traveller's list. Why Tbilisi? Tbilisi is…

International · Editorial · May 3