Gay travel alone
In September Instagram pushed me a send by Travel Gay, a website listing the best lgbtq+ bars, nightclubs, saunas, spas, beaches, shops and more, along with interesting tour ideas and fabulous offers. There I saw the undated post (date your articles and posts, people) LGBTQ+ Solo Travel: the Optimal Cities to Visit? by Adam Reid. Being a solo gay traveller, it caught my attention.
Now, while Im still very much a homosexual, it has been a while since I last travelled solo. My last solo trip was Tel Aviv in Since then, Ive travelled with Danny, Oriol, Steve, Philippe, Nicolas, Thanh, my sister Florence. In I wrote SINGLES DAY | Why everyone should travel alone sometimes and reading it back I notice the cringe but I stand by its content.
Its I should undertake a proper solo trip again soon(ish). I feel ready.
LGBTQ+ Solo Travel: the Best Cities to Visit?
Solo travel is an intimidating prospect to many of us but it’s one of the most rewarding experiences you can include . Solo travel is on the go up and it’s straightforward to underst
10 Useful Tips for Lgbtq+ Solo Travelers
Travel is an amazing activity that allows you to explore fresh places, experience new cultures, see awesome architecture, organic wonders, and monuments, come across new people, and sample delicious new foods and cuisines. These experiences, of course, are almost always more pleasant and unforgettable when you can delight in them with a acquaintance, family member, or significant other.
But what are you going to do when you really want to take a trip or visit a new place, but you don’t contain a travel companion to join you? Gay solo travelers are more frequent than you might contemplate, and many people possess learned to travel the world alone while still enjoying a memorable, social experience in their destination of choice. While we typically travel together, we’ve both had the opportunity to travel alone plenty of times, and we’ve picked up a limited tricks to help solo gay travelers make the most of traveling alone—or rather, not being alone if you follow our advice.
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I recently went on a trip to the Azores. My husband was teaching a seminar in China, and I realized I could either stay home alone—which would be fine—or do something really special like he was doing; so I decided to cross the Atlantic and hike an area that’s still relatively pristine and unspoiled.
And I decided to do it alone.
Arriving alone in a new country
I obsessed about traveling alone, especially as a gay man. Would I feel comfortable? Would I be pegged as gay? Would I be safe from bullying or actual physical violence? And where could I go that I wouldn’t worry and would perceive happy? These questions cause such uneasiness that some would-be travelers don’t even go away. Many gay men don’t do adventure travel unless they are with a bunch of friends or in an organized tour group.
As a therapist and as a gay man, I hope there will be a time when these questions are moot.
I’m not in the habit of surrounding myself exclusively with gay friends—it’s a valid choice, but it’s not mine; I like a larger mix. Yet while traveling I was hyperaware of both factors: being alone, and
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Hey Rainbow Fam! Calling all fabulous flyers and intrepid explorers! This ones for you – the wanderlusting gay solo commute souls with a thirst for adventure and a plane ticket itching to be used. ✈️
We obtain it. You crave recent experiences, breathtaking sights, and the thrill of revealing hidden gems. But maybe the idea of venturing out solo has you feeling a tad apprehensive. Fear not, my dears! Gay Solo Travel is not just a trend; its a liberating journey of self-discovery waiting to happen!
At Pride Travelers, we specialize in crafting memorable adventures for the Diverse community, and gay solo travel is one of our passions. We comprehend the questions swirling in your fabulous minds:
- Is it safe?
- Will I be alone?
- Where do I even begin?
Relax, darlings! Weve got your back (and your carry-on!). Heres the scoop on why gay solo explore is an experience you wont regret, and some tips to make it the adventure of a lifetime.
Why Gay Solo Travel?
Lets face it, traveling with a group is fantastic, but venturing out solo