Gay Travel Guides
Gay Seattle- the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
The Emerald City isn't just beautiful landscapes! Seattle has been the epicenter of many a music movement and has the fifth-largest gay scene in the U.S. Read our travel guide for tips on the best restaurants, gay nightlife, gay tours, sightseeing, and more.
Gay Valencia – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Valencia is Spain's third largest city and has an LGBTQ+ community to match. This travel guide offers tips on the best restaurants, gay nightlife, gay tours, sightseeing, and more!
Gay Boston – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Boston is a city with many stories to tell, and everyone remembers your name. Read our travel guide for tips on the best restaurants, gay nightlife, gay tours, sightseeing, and more in New England's biggest city.
About Us
We're David and Auston, but you can call us Two Bad Tourists. We started this blog as a resource for LGBT+ travelers featuring international gay-friendly destinations, festivals and events. We aim to inspire LGBT+ people to explore the world wherever they might want to go while offering travel advice we've picked up after 10 years on the road. You can find travel tips as well as insider guides featuring recommendations on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sightseeing and more. We also offer our own gay group trips that we host ourselves and you're invited to join! Want to travel with us and visit one of these awesome destinations?
About Us
We're David and Auston, but you can call us Two Bad Tourists. We started this blog as a resource for LGBT+ travelers featuring international gay-friendly destinations, festivals and events. We aim to inspire LGBT+ people to explore the world wherever they might want to go while offering travel advice we've picked up after 10 years on the road. You can find travel tips as well as insider guides featuring recommendations on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sightseeing and more. We also offer our own gay group trips that we host ourselves and you're invited to join! Want to travel with us and visit one of these awesome destinations?
Groups Trips
The Top 20 Gay Tours to Join in 2024 & 2025
As you start dreaming of that next big trip, we thought we’d highlight some of the best gay tours around the world you should consider joining.
10 Reasons to Join Our Gay Group Trip on Virgin Voyages
Join our gay group trip on Virgin Voyages from Barcelona or Athens and visit Europe's most stunning seaside destinations in 2024.
5 Reasons Why You Should Join Our Gay Group Trip to Barcelona
We're hosting another gay group trip in Spain to Barcelona and Sitges in May 2023. Check out these top 5 reasons why you just might want to join us.
Inspiration
When in Doubt, Let it All Hang Out – The 7 Best Gay Clothing-Optional Resorts in 2024
Gay clothing-optional resorts are like little oases of freedom! We look at seven of the best around the world and some advice for the budding nudist.
No Trouble in Paradise – The Top 6 Gay Friendly Caribbean Islands
Enjoy our pick of six gay-friendly Caribbean islands that are heads and shoulders above their neighbors when it comes to embracing diversity.
18 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone as a Gay Guy
Have you ever traveled alone? Consider making your next trip drama-free and all about you with these 18 compelling reasons to give solo travel a try.
Events
The Top 20 Gay Circuit Parties Around the World
The ultimate guide to the best gay circuit parties on the planet. With international DJ’s and over-the-top performances, these epic events are the best in the world.
Bitch Better Have My Honey – The 12 Best Bear Weeks in the World
Bear weeks are where bears and their admirers can socialize, party, and celebrate men of the bigger, hairier variety. We look at 12 of the best around the world
10 Awesome Gay Ski Weeks You Don't Want to Miss
Winter is upon us and the ski season is just getting started. Have you considered attending one of these 10 events?
Need Help?
Beating Your Own Track – 6 Alternatives to Popular LGBTQ+ Tourist Destinations
Looking to avoid the tourist hordes in Europe this summer? Check out are our top six alternatives to Europe's most popular LGBTQ+ travel destinations.
As Nature Intended – The Best Gay Nude Vacation Spots
Many nude vacations have emerged for gay/bi men including men-only resorts, cruises, sailing and camping trips. From yoga and sports to parties and cultural excursions, here are just a few of the possibilities.
Being a Good “Bad” Tourist – Ten Ethical Tourism Tips for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Being a bad tourist doesn't mean being a BAD tourist. We look at ways to leave a positive impact on the world as we travel.
