Hottest gay beaches: California, USA

by Leander Milbrecht

The US state of California is known as a mecca for gay tourists. West Hollywood in Los Angeles, the Castro in San Francisco and Hillcrest in San Diego are three of the most famous gay neighbourhoods in the whole world. In addition, all along the coast you will find breathtaking beaches, warm climate, surfer boys and handsome men. We have collected the best gay beaches for you:

Poland’s president plans to ban adoptions by same-sex couples

by Leander Milbrecht

Poland in the election campaign: Before the run-off election on 12 July, Poland’s president today announced in a media-effective manner that he wants to ban the adoption of children by homosexual couples in the constitution. The saddest thing is that even his fiercest rival agrees with him on this issue.

A victory for love: Montenegro introduces civil partnerships

by Leander Milbrecht

The Parliament in Montenegro voted on Wednesday by 42 votes to five in favour of the introduction of registered civil partnerships. This makes the small country the first non-EU country in Eastern Europe to allow gays and lesbians this legal recognition.

Alone against windmills: How a German fights for Cyprus’ gay scene

by Leander Milbrecht

Werner R. had a dream: to build a gay sauna in Larnaca, to give the community a home, to gradually expand the gay infrastructure – and to make Cyprus the new gay hotspot of the Mediterranean. But he did the calculation without the corrupt authorities and the Greek Orthodox Church.

SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index 2020

by Redaktion

Sweden, Canada und Malta ranking highest / US federal states in a specific separate index

The diversification of evaluation criteria and thus resulting changes of ranks in the eighth SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index conceal the fact that the global liberalisation process has slowed down considerably. The new ranking of the US states provides travellers with detailed information and gives some surprising informaion about the striking regional differences in „God’s own Country“ after almost four years of Trump administration.

Invitation to paradise – Welcome to Boracay

by Leander Milbrecht

Boracay Island is a beautiful paradise in the Philippines. The small island is located approximately 315 kilometres south of Manila. The peaceful Boracay, famous for it’s White Beach, was awarded as the Best Island in the World in 2012. Two exquisite, gay-friendly resorts await you there: Nigi Nigi Nu Noos and Pinjalo Resort Villas.