Worst places to be gay

With a rich history of gay rights activism and said by some to be the gay capital of America, San Francisco is certainly one of the most progressive cities in the US. Denmark was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex partnerships, and, according to The Lonely Planet, is the most gay-friendly place on earth.

Same-sex relationships have long been banned in Nigeria, but violence and persecution have been reaching much more shocking levels in recent years. “Progress isn’t always linear,” he said. Vegetarians and vegans will also be pleased to hear that the city is particularly great for plant-based cuisine.

Your Name required. The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index ranks the world’s most dangerous countries for gay travelers in A study of the world’s most dangerous countries for LGBTQ+ travel safety reveals the good, the average and the utterly grotesque. Copenhagen Pride Copenhagen, Denmark.

See our LGBTQ+ Danger Index which analyzes the most visited destinations in the world. With a strong queer culture and a whole host of gay venues and events to enjoy, this is already being lauded as the gay capital of South America. Log In My Account. Maspalomas and Playa del Ingles are the biggest LGBT hotspots on the island, though the whole destination is known for its tolerant attitude and plethora of gay bars, beaches, and boutiques.

The following are a list of ten countries where LGBT people experience the most discrimination and have the fewest rights. Another country which pops up on a lot of package holiday hotlists, Egypt still discriminates against the LGBT community, and being out here, despite not being explicitly illegal, can lead to jail time.

It would be great to think that in the year , all corners of the world would by now be equally safe places for LGBT travelers. Communities around the world were horrified by a recent change in law that now means people can be stoned to death for being openly LGBT, and many Brunei-owned companies are being boycotted as a result.

Home Blog. Previous Article Boys at Swim in the s. Not far from the coast of Africa, the island sees hot weather just about every single day of the year, making it perfect for the array of Pride festivals, which happen in all seasons. There are bars and restaurants catering to every part of the rainbow in Brighton, from those which are mainly frequented by gay or lesbian customers to those known for embracing a non-binary or transgender crowd.

Your Website optional. An increasing number of countries promote LGBTQ+ tourism, he said, and have decriminalized gay relationships and legalized gay marriage. This is a dangerous place to be out, and gay travelers wishing to visit Russia should make efforts to conceal their sexuality or gender non-conformity in order to remain safe.

Tabby Farrar. Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, known for its beaches and rainforest. By day, there are tons of historic sites to visit and parks in which to unwind. Santiago, Chile. Brighton, England. Your Email required. Don't subscribe All new comments Replies to my comments Notify me by email of follow-up comments.