Top gay friendly cities in the world

What makes a city gay, you ask? Does it mean that it falls in love with another city of the similar gender?

From having visited quite a substantial part of the world as a gay couple, we put together our list of what we think are the main gay capitals of the world. When it comes to how gay friendly a city is, we look at:

  • how is the local LGBTQ community treated?
  • what is the public's attitude toward its fabulous community?
  • what is the queer nightlife like?
  • how comfortable is it for gay couples like us to display affection in public?
  • how epic is their Pride event and other gay events there?

From underground clubs to marching in the streets, each city on this list has a lovely story on how they contain become one of the gayest cities in the world. Whether it be a riveting nightlife scene, or simply a community of people with open minds, these cities are our favorite shining pink beacons, which we celebrate! For more gaycation inspiration, be sure to check out our guide to the top gay travel destinations in the world.

1. Fort Lauderdale – Florida, USA


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The ditty on gay cities

Gay cities are cities, big and tiny – size doesn’t matter – that are openly queer-friendly. From NYC to San Fran and Pitt to Port, if I can hold hands with my husband without fear, it’s a gay city. But some gay cities are more affordable than others. Find out which one below.

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Migration to gay cities

There’s been a migration of corn-fed boys and small-town girls with big-city dreams to major (and expensive) LGBTQ-friendly cities for decades.

Back in yore, gays and lesbians hid in these gay cities — like San Francisco, the queen gayborhoods — to live their lives in authenticity. We gathered in pockets of less desirable hoods in these larger cities.

The Castro today, though, isn’t The Castro of Harvey Milk. Chelsea and Boystown weren’t the exclusive enclaves they are today. Pre-Madonna, these hoods were dirty, crime-ridden places citizens forgot and governments tried to forget.

These were great sanctuaries for queer people to hide and thrive. Ironically, our places of refuge made many mar

The 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Cities for Retirement in

 

For LGBTQ seniors, finding a welcoming and inclusive retirement community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging is paramount. Outside of opting for LGBTQ or gay retirement communities, LGBTQ seniors will also want to judge the culture and setting of the surrounding city. But what makes a city truly LGBTQ-friendly, and how does that intersect with cities known for their desirability as retirement destinations?  To help you get started on your search for your ideal retirement community, we’ve compiled our list of ’s best places for LGBTQ retirement and outlined the top factors you’ll wish for to consider. 

Merging the Data: Pairing Gay-Friendly Cities & Retirement Hotspots

Our list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities for retirees in was created through the analysis of several resources, including The Journal of Consumer Affairs’ list of LGBTQ-friendly cities, Senior Advice’s inform on the best LGBTQ-friendly destinations for seniors, and Realtor’s Top 10 Retirement Towns for Collectively, th

Happy Pride Month, one and all! It’s the most wonderful day of the year, and to celebrate, we asked Time Out’s LGBTQ+-identifying writers and editors to tell us all about their favourite city on the planet. The resulting list covers all four corners of the globe, from the beaches of Brazil to the creative hub of Glasgow’s Southside. These are cities with a vibrant queer community, cities that support and protect LGBTQ+ citizens and visitors, and cities that are notable hubs for LGBTQ+ life in their respective countries and regions. So, what are the world’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities? While we couldn’t possibly identify them all, these are some of our favourites.

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