Travel

Why Berlin is the queer capital of Europe

by Sascha Hoppe

Nowhere do lesbians, gays and the queer community shape the cityscape as much as in Berlin, including outside the well-known rainbow districts. Visiting the queer capital of Europe is always an unforgettable trip. Lesbian couples walking hand in hand through …

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SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2021

by Sascha Hoppe

Gay Travel Index 2021: Canada is the most LGBTQ*-friendly travel destination The editorial offices of männer* and Spartacus have compiled the annual Gay Travel Index and one person can be really happy: Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada. The …

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Great Britain: “Historical injustice” corrected

by Sabine Hannakampf

British military veterans who were dishonourably discharged from the military because of their sexual or gender orientation and lost all awards are to be rehabilitated and honoured again. In doing so, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) wants to correct a “historical injustice”.

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“Mortal Danger” – Drama about two queer Chechens

by Leander Milbrecht

Two queer men who escaped torture in Chechnya were abducted by police in Russia and deported back to their home country. There they are currently being held, interrogated and threatened – without access to legal representation. The queer organisation Russian …

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New York lifts controversial ‘walking while trans’ ban

by Sabine Hannakampf

On February 2, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law in New York that repeals a controversial law commonly known as the “Walking While Trans” ban.

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Banda Aceh: 77 lashes for gay love

by Leander Milbrecht

All protests, complaints and pleas remained in vain: On Thursday, 28 January 2021, the young couple was publicly whipped. The two men had to endure 77 lashes each with a whip made of solid rattan. And all because they had been in a relationship within their own four walls.

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Lesbian dream wedding in top sport: Fifa world footballer proposes via Instagram

by Sabine Hannakampf

Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta Vieira da Silva has announced she will marry her Orlando Pride teammate Toni Deion Pressley.

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#Statistics: Which country has the most tops and bottoms?

by Leander Milbrecht

For all those who are already planning a trip for the time after Corona, one of the big dating apps for men* who have sex with men has published an amusing little statistic …

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#Interview – Ghana’s LGBTIQ* community comes out

by Leander Milbrecht

What is it like to be a gay man in Ghana – a country where sex between men is illegal and punishable by up to three years imprisonment? Alex Kofi Donkor (29) is one of the most famous faces of the local queer community. He is head of the organisation LGBT+ Rights Ghana. We spoke with the 29-year-old activist about the situation of the community, about his life and loving and about what needs to change.

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ITALY – Open for everyone

by Redaktion

Effective June 3rd, Italy has re-opened its borders for leisure travel and holidaymakers. It has introduced numerous measures to protect and ensure the safety of all guests. Especially in the south of the country, many regions yet to be discovered are attracting visitors, such as the LGBT hotspot Gallipoli.

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Honduras

Honduras: “Constitutional ban” against gay marriage

Members of the Honduran parliament have voted in favour of a constitutional amendment that makes it much harder to change existing laws.

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Japan

INSIDER: Kyoto

Josko, librarian and part-time researcher on religion in Japan and Asia, is German and lives in Japan with his partner Sho. His great love is the old imperial city of Kyoto, for which he has lots of great tips.

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Denmark

VIDEO: Copenhagen launches campaign for WorldPride 2021

EuroGames and an international human rights conference will be held in Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden, at the same time as WorldPride next August.

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  • Japan

    INSIDER: Kyoto

    Josko, librarian and part-time researcher on religion in Japan and Asia, is German and lives in Japan with his partner Sho. His great love is the old imperial city of Kyoto, for which he has lots of great tips.

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  • Austria

    TOP 6: Salzburger Land

    Whether the cultural metropolis of Salzburg, Lake Wolfgang or the imposing mountain scenery of the Hohe Tauern National Park: In Salzburger Land, varied landscapes and exciting sights are in close proximity.

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  • Iceland

    TOP 6: Reykjavik

    If you visit Iceland, you shouldn’t miss the capital Reykjavik. Although the local LGBTIQ* scene is small, the rainbow colours of the queer community are present everywhere in the city center. Our highlights …   LGBT City Tour   If …

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  • France

    Hottest gay beaches: France

    Both in the north but especially in the south of France there are many beaches with nudist areas where gays are very welcome. To make it easier for you to choose, we have only listed the beaches that are either …

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  • Portugal

    Hottest gay beaches: Portugal (Algarve)

    Along the long Atlantic coast of Portugal (and especially in the Algarve), many areas have small, secluded nudist beaches where you can also find gay and bisexual men. You have to try your luck!
    We have listed the biggest beaches with the highest success rate for you.

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  • Croatia

    Hottest gay beaches: Croatia

    Croatia has become an insider tip for gay travellers in recent years. We have listed some Croatian beaches that are known for being gay-friendly. On some of them there is also a lot of cruising taking place.

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