Travel Iceland tops Spartacus Gay Travel Index for very first time; UK languishes in 15th Iceland has joined the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly travel destinations – Malta, Canada, Portugal and Spain – for the first time in the 2025 edition of the SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX, which provides an overview of the situation for LGBTQ+ people in a total of 216 countries and regions. While countri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Reykjavik ranked top queer-friendly capital in the world Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, has emerged victorious in a recent global study that ranked the top queer-friendly capital cities in the world. A study by Emisil, a company that supports the Female to Male (FTM) community, showed that Reykjavik outshines other capitals, exhibiting how progressive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Travel Gay football star Josh Cavallo unveils plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali Gay Australian football star Josh Cavallo has unveiled plans to build a welcoming, inclusive getaway in Bali where he says guests can “truly feel free to be themselves”. Revealing the exciting plans on Instagram, the sports star said: “I’m building a hotel… I still can’t believe it’s coming to life! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Travel Virgin Atlantic announces new initiatives to enable LGBTQ+ travellers to book travel to destinations where they can “truly be themselves” Virgin Atlantic announced at the Attitude Awards on Wednesday, October 9 that it is working on initiatives to enable LGBTQ+ travellers to “confidently” book travel to destinations where they can “truly be themselves”. Juha Järvinen, chief commercial officer, said: “Launching early next year, we will By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Travel GAY GRAN CANARIA: Dunas Map is the most comprehensive reference for gay tourism and travel in Gran Canaria and Maspalomas Planning a trip to Gran Canaria and looking for more information about the local gay scene? As the official gay guide of Maspalomas, Dunas Map is the solution and has all the answers for you. Dunas Map is the most comprehensive reference for gay tourism and travel in Gran Canaria and Maspalomas. The By Contributor • 3 min read
Features & Longread All Aboard the Pride Express: Your ultimate guide to European Pride celebrations by train European trains are the epitome of chic. These locomotives are no ordinary carriages; they’re the supermodels of the railway world, strutting their stuff at high speeds and turning heads wherever they go. As you glide smoothly from one vibrant city to the next By Contributor • 4 min read
Features & Longread Elska shines a light on Tbilisi, Georgia for its latest issue Inside, readers can get to know a cross-section of ordinary gay, bi and queer men from this most beautiful corner of the former Soviet Union, presenting them through intimate photography and personal storytelling. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Travel International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation publishes report on future of LGBTQ+ travel in Europe Shaping the Future of LGBTQ+ Tourism in Europe is the outcome of IGLTAF’S first virtual Think Tank and offers concrete steps toward a more inclusive and welcoming future of LGBTQ+ travel By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer activists launch new initiative to support queer migrants moving into and across Europe Queers Beyond Borders – a programme from London-based the Love Tank CIC and MPact Global – provides online information for queer migrants to navigate health systems, to understand immigration processes, and to find communities of other queer migrants. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South £2 bus fare cap extended in Brighton & Hove The initiative, which ends on October 31, will help millions of passengers with travel costs for work, education, and essential journeys. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Travel Greater Fort Lauderdale: Not Your Ordinary Day at the Beach Great Fort Lauderdale, renowned as Florida’s LGBTQ+ capital, is home to 38 kilometres of sparkling Atlantic coastline and eight different beach communities. By Contributor • 3 min read
Travel KAYAK launches travel hub for the LGBTQ+ community The page is dedicated to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community who loves to travel! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
