Gay Travel Guides
Gay Tokyo – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Tokyo is an incredible city of contrasts where you can clearly see and admire the technological advances of tomorrow mixed with a long history and vibrant culture.
Gay San Francisco – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
We’ve included the top recommendations for the gay-friendly city in this guide giving you everything you need to know as an LGBT traveler to San Francisco.
Gay Los Angeles – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest LGBT communities in the world, from West Hollywood, Silver Lake and Los Feliz to the beach cities and the Valley.
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 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.
Hit or Bliss – The Definitive Guide to Being Naked in Southeast Asia
Who needs clothes in paradise! We team up with Everything to See for a guide to being blissfully naked in Southeast Asia and The Coral Triangle.
10 Reasons to Join Our Gay Group Trip on Virgin Voyages
Join our gay group trip on Virgin Voyages from Barcelona or Portsmouth and visit Europe's most stunning seaside destinations in 2025.
Inspiration
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.
New Hotel Opening in Bilbao! Win a Free Stay at Axel Hotels
Do you want to visit Bilbao in the north of Spain? You’re in luck because we’ve teamed up with Axel Hotels to give away a free trip including hotel stay and flights!
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.
11 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?
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
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.
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.
