Gay trips asia

Comprehending the social opinion of locals could save you a lot of awkwardness and funny looks in the long run.

You see, what we discovered is that even in some countries where homosexuality is legal, it remains taboo in the community. We suggest avoiding any public display of affection (PDA) or anything you think may draw unnecessary attention.

If this is the case, there are plenty of gay-friendly travel destinations both in Asia and elsewhere in the world.

Either way, so long as you do your research and take all the necessary precautions, you have no reason to be afraid.

Tip 4: Look up the local gay scene

When traveling to a new place, one of the first things we do is look up if there’s a local gay scene.

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We also sponsored the Phuket Gay Festival and are an active member and media partner of Bangkok Pride. We want to share our experiences as a same-sex couple in Asia, as well as lay out all the factors that you should consider when planning your trip. There are countries that criminalize homosexuality, deeply pious states and regions, and places that have negative social opinions of the LGBT community.

I mean, we’ve experienced it all: we’ve visited gay-friendly destinations, attended illegal drag shows, stayed with local families, and on the rare occasion, been the victim of discrimination and hostility.

With this in mind, we have put together this comprehensive guide for LGBT travelers in Asia (excluding the Middle-East & Russia).

We’ve had some of the wildest nights of our travels exploring the local gay scene. We’ve spent a lot of time in the past two years in Malaysia, for example, where Islamic law prevails, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. They are the best in class and you can’t go wrong using them on your trip. You will often find them wandering off the beaten path, immersed in nature, or enjoying authentic cultural experiences.

We get challenged on this a lot, and our point is simply this: There are many elements to some religions, cultures, and the like, that I’m sure many of us don’t agree with.

However, isn’t that so in most places? We once stayed with a family in Indonesia for over a week, and they never could get their head around the fact that we were a couple.

Governments do not expect tourists to get their head around this for the sake of a two-week trip. Similarly, navigating certain hashtags on Instagram such as #gaybangkok or #LGBTAsia can help you locate all things LGBT near you.

Some useful platforms for meeting people are:

You don’t need to use the above dating apps in any sort of romantic way either — they are just great resources for connecting with LGBT locals and travelers.

She and her girlfriend, Natalie, have been traveling around the continent for the past two years.

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