Gay Travel Guides
Gay Portland – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Portland is a progressive haven for hippies, bohemians, the dispossessed—and, of course, LGBTQ+ folks. Check out this guide for tips on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sights, and more in a city that welcomes everyone.
Gay Nice – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Nice has recently become one of the gay hot spots on the Mediterranean. Check out this guide for tips on dining, gay nightlife, hotels, tours, sights & more!
Gay Maspalomas – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Gran Canaria is a unique, gay-friendly and an adventurous place to visit. It’s a hot gay destination year-round due to the warm climate and Maspalomas is its gay capital.
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
Always a Shore Thing in Italy – Seven Experiences on an LGBTQ+ Tour of Southern Italy
Culturally diverse cities, active volcanoes, and a nightclub hidden in a secluded bay — the islands of Southern Italy have it all. Here are seven experiences you can enjoy as part of an LGBTQ+ tour or gay sailing trip.
Gay Tours to Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands and Belgium in 2025
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?
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
8 Amazing LGBTQ+ Friendly Destinations for 2025
Forget the usual European hotspots like Amsterdam, Dublin, Berlin and Barcelona. Here are some unconventional holiday options on offer for LGBT+ travelers.
Doing it By the River – Axel Hotels Comes to Bilbao
In Bilbao, everything is a work of art—from its iconic museums like the Guggenheim and stunning architecture to its world-famous cuisine and the Basque men themselves. So, what better place for hetero-friendly chain Axel Hotels to set up shop? Hear all about their grand opening party and book yourself a stay at Axel Hotel Bilbao —where art, style, and good vibes come standard.
Win a Luxury Trip to Mykonos, Greece with Kouros Hotel & Suites
Want to visit Mykonos in Greece? You’re in luck because we’ve teamed up with Kouros Hotel & Suites to give away a free trip including hotel stay and flights!
Events
Rainbow Rush Hour – Your Ultimate Guide to London Gay Pride 2025
Pride Month is here! And London Pride 2024 promises to be the event of the season. We look at the event's history, what to do, where to stay and where to drink.
You Gotta Fight for Your Rights While Paaaaartying – Join the Revolution at Winter Party Festival
Live Free. Play Hard. Give Back! Party and raise money for the LGBTQ+ community at Winter Party Festival.
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.
Need Help?
How to Find the Best Gay Vacations for Singles
There are plenty of LGBT+ tour operators who even offer gay group trips and cruises, which make the perfect vacation for gay singles.
20 Gay City Tours to Check Out in 2025
Don’t miss your chance to book one of these tours in some of the coolest and most gay-friendly cities on the planet.
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.
