5 Must-know travel trips for LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Travel year on year is consistently one of the most popular pastimes worldwide, especially amongst the LGBTQIA+ community. Looking forward to a trip not only often helps to motivate but also provides us with an opportunity to recharge our batteries, explore new places and meet new people. The five must-know tips will help you navigate the world confidently, establish safe spaces, find community support, and provide you with invaluable insights to enhance your travel experience. Whether planning a getaway or seeking new adventures, equip yourself with the knowledge to travel the globe with ease. Embrace the journey and make unforgettable memories as an LGBTQIA+ traveller!
Destination London
Very few cities in the world are instantly recognisable by their landmarks or whose name alone will conjure up the imagination, quiet like London. A top LGBTQIA+ destination that is both gay-friendly and steeped in history. London, with its picturesque skyline and many monuments, statues, museums, and landmarks that could fill up an Instagram account, so it comes as no surprise as to why London consistently ranks in the top ten of the most visited destinations in the world each year. London never fails to disappoint and will always leave people wanting more. Visitors to London often quickly realise that there is not enough time to explore this exceptional city, many opting instead to stay for longer and to use it as a base to explore all that the United Kingdom has to offer. Even though London is one of the most documented and photographed cities, personally visiting the sights and scenes makes most people fall in love with this diverse European city that has been around for thousands of years.
Outsourcing Refugee Assistance on the Rise!
Outsourcing has been going on in the business world since the 1950s. The concept and benefit involve engaging with a third party, someone not directly associated or linked with your business, that performs services or tasks on behalf of a company in return for an agreed payment. Often seen as a cost-cutting exercise, it is more about accountability and usually offers tax benefits due to the change in accounting practices. Though still popular in many business sectors, it is becoming a viable option for many countries looking to handle the processing of refugee applications and their ongoing obligations concerning those granted asylum. So, in 2025, what would outsourcing mean to immigration, and how realistic are the perceived benefits?
Destination Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has long been a gay-friendly and popular LGBTQIA+ South American destination. Whether through its early adoption of same-sex rights or its robust anti-discrimination laws, both residents and visitors alike enjoy the freedom the city offers the community. Known as the Paris of South America for its stunning art nouveau and French neoclassical buildings that can be found throughout the city, Buenos Aires is steeped in history. Whether a visit to the iconic Casa Rosada, where Eva Peron gave her many rallying speeches or taking time out to enjoy the city’s many cafes, bars and restaurants, Buenos Aires is a must-see destination in any South American trip.
Destination Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is a city that never sleeps and is considered by many as the Miami of the Middle East. The city offers a range of quality accommodations, from luxury to affordable and a lively nightlife that draws in large crowds, making it the perfect destination for LGBTQIA+ sunseekers and partygoers. With award-winning restaurants, cafes and bars, and many nightclubs and festivals throughout the year, it is easy to relax and have fun day or night. Whether relaxing at the beach, soaking up the Mediterranean sun, enjoying all the food on offer or visiting any of the museums, Tel Aviv is a top city destination and remains Israel’s gay capital for good reasons.
Should Gay Conversion Therapy Be Banned? The Truth Revealed!
Gay conversion therapy is a practice that is seen as harmless by some and as dangerous and ill-conceived by others. The underlying belief of the therapy is that a person’s sexuality or gender identity is a choice and can be changed. How accurate is this belief, and is there evidence to back up the effectiveness of the therapy?
Destination Berlin
Berlin is a popular LGBTQIA+ city break and one of the world’s most open and tolerant cities. Nicknamed Kopf der Nation or the Head of the Nation, the city does not disappoint. With three neighbourhoods (Schöneberg, Kreuzberg, and Mitte) offering LGBTQIA+ tailored or friendly restaurants, cafes, shops and nightclubs and a generally welcoming and inclusive society, gay visitors will be made to feel at home. The city is steeped in history, with impressive monuments, landmarks, museums and green spaces, which means that anyone visiting the city will have to keep coming back to discover all that Berlin has to offer
Destination Amsterdam
Amsterdam has long been a popular LGBTQIA+ destination, with Dutch society generally being known for its culturally liberal attitude, and the warm welcome the community has received over the years has and continues to make it a sanctuary for gay visitors. Known as the Venice of the north, many gay bars, restaurants and attractions can be found nestled around the iconic canals and famous streets. One such street is the Reguliersdwarsstraat, where many LGBTQIA+ people can eat, drink and have fun. The seasons dramatically change the city’s landscape and visitors’ experience. Spring and summer are typically popular tourist months, especially given the many flowers blooming and the array of colours within the parks, open spaces, and the many attractions and museums on offer, all contribute to making it the perfect city break destination.
2024: The Shocking Challenges LGBTQIA Refugees Must Overcome!
People have been displaced and migrated to more abundant lands since time began. From the formation of countries, the existence of regulated borders and the ease and availability of travel, refugees have existed throughout the centuries, whether it was the Huguenots escaping religious persecution in 1687 to the French nobility fleeing the revolution in France, the need for people seeking help and refuge had been around for a long time. With a rise in right-wing political agendas and a hardening of anti-LGTBQIA+ laws in specific counties and regions, what does it mean to be an LGBTQIA+ refugee in 2024?
Cancel Culture: Is this the age of trial by media?
The online revolution over the past forty years has brought about many positive and innovative solutions. It has changed the way we live our lives, from helping us communicate with one another, connecting people instantly across the globe to massive repositories of information. Vast libraries of data, pictures, and videos are available to us at any time, day or night. With all the positive developments come the darker side, online anonymity, gossip, hearsay and fake news often presented as fact. Coupled with a record, an online history of everything you have done, shared and said publicly, it can be risky and damaging. In a world where it is not always easy to separate fact from fiction, are we living in the age of trial by media and cancel culture?
