Gay Travel Guides
Gay Edinburgh – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Where kilts twirl beneath castle shadows and drag queens light up ancient closes, Edinburgh is a city that celebrates pride with a poetic flair. Check out this guide for tips on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sights, and more.
Gay Puerto Vallarta – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
As Mexico’s most gay-friendly resort town, Puerto Vallarta offers a safe and fun environment with great beaches, outdoor adventures and vibrant nightlight.
Gay Brighton – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Brighton is often touted as the de facto gay capital of the United Kingdom. The city is home to a large LGBT population and is considered one of the most liberal places in the country.
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
7 Not-to-Miss Gay Cruises in 2026
Go sailing in Croatia, explore the Caribbean or cruise the Greek Islands. We’ve got our top suggestions here. Pick your favorite or pick them all, just don’t miss out!
Every Body Naked, Every Naked Body – Define Your Own Masculinity on The Naked French Experience
This September 7–13, 2026, Everything To Sea is sending out an open invitation to one of their most exciting events to date, The Naked French Experience.
Gay Tours to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and the Caribbean in 2026
In 2023, we’re offering multiple gay group trips to Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, Croatia and Italy. We’re inviting all our friends and followers to join. Want to come?
Inspiration
8 Amazing LGBTQ+ Friendly Destinations for 2026/27
Forget the usual European hotspots like Amsterdam, Dublin, Berlin and Barcelona. Here are some unconventional holiday options on offer for LGBT+ travelers.
Somewhere Under the Rainbow – 5 Surprising Gay-Friendly Places Around the World
From Taiwan to Uruguay, follow the rainbow to the world’s most underrated gay-friendly cities.
Winter is Always Hot in Gran Canaria – Plan Your Winter Gaycation to Spain’s Gayest Island
Think gay beaches, volcanic hikes, cave lunches, coffee farms, naked catamarans, Yumbo nights and a winter calendar packed with Pride, bears, fetish parties and Carnival.
Events
Bay Area Magic – What’s Going Down in Berkeley?
The East Bay city boasts leafy streets, bold politics, indie bookstores, diverse food, campus culture, hilltop views, and a proudly queer-friendly spirit. With Berkeley Pride returning on August 30, 2026, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a late-summer escape. Come for Pride, stay for the cafés, culture, food, parks, and easy day trips around the Bay. Berkeley is inviting you to try something different.
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
Everything You Want to Know About Attending a La Demence Party
La Demence is an all-night gay party in Brussels that’s been around for decades allowing party-goers of ages and styles to enjoy the best DJs in an incredible venue.
Need Help?
Beyond the iconic Route 66, there are a range of gay road trip routes out there. Here are our top eight, plus road trip safety LGBT tips for planning your own.
Gay About Town – The 11 Best Gay Activities in Madrid
Madrid is as gay as it comes! Come join us in our home city as we look at ten of the most gay activities to do about town.
Roaming Free – Five Ways Digital eSIMs Make Life Easier for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Roaming charges are the kind of surprise no one needs. eSIMs are the solution.
