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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 lesbian travellers visiting the country in 2026. In June 2026, Turkish authorities blocked an LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking at a Turkish port. The government cited "moral standards" as the reason. It was not an isolated incident. It fits a pattern of increasing restrictions that travellers need to understand before booking a trip to Turkey. What the Law Says Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey. That fact is often repeated as reassurance. But the legal picture is more complicated than that single sentence suggests. Turkey has no anti-discrimination law protecting LGBTQ+ people. There is no legal…
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 Asia's riskiest destinations for LGBTQ+…
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 legal protection. What does this mean for…
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 know before booking a trip. In March…
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+ travellers must know before they go. In…
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 LGBTQ+ travelers need to know right now.…
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 travelers need to know before they go. A…