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Subscribe to our Gay Travel Newsletter here. The most populous. And with 48 nations spanning from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Asia offers every type of geography. We admittedly have a soft spot for The Land of Smiles. Back inwhen Out Adventures launched, Thailand was our very first destination!
Same-sex marriage only became legal inbut the country has a solid history of acceptance and protection. With no need to fret about discrimination or harassment, established tourism infrastructure, and great value for your money, Thailand remains one of our most popular destinations. Learn more about our Thailand trips here.
Nestled in the Himalayas and home to Mount Everest, Nepal is surprisingly progressive. This little nation made huge strides with gay rights long before its dubai. It was the first country in South Asia to decriminalize homosexuality and remains one of the gay to legally recognize a third gender. From samurai swordplay to interactive museums, Japan is a mesmerizing mash-up of ancient tradition and modern innovation.
There are even gay onsens saunasbut you may need to cover any tattoos as they are often associated with the Yakuza, AKA the Japanese mob. Best known for K-pop, fried chicken, and cutting-edge tech, South Korea is a major destination for queer travellers in Asia. Travellers find South Korea quite safe, stylish, and surprisingly gay-friendly especially in bigger cities.
Since decriminalizing homosexuality inthe nation added anti-discrimination protections and saw the rise of a sublime and passionate local queer community. Ulaanbaatar even hosts an annual Pride Week with rainbow-filled horseback rides. Be mindful and respect their customs; locals love to learn about visitors and their culture.
They club meet people from beyond their borders here. Our first official trip launched back inand Mongolia remains one of the most far-flung destinations we visit. Learn more about our trip here. We came for the ancient temples. And stayed for the campy drag.
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Yes, we were admittedly surprised to see just how robust the gay scenes are in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh when we first visited Cambodia. The late King Norodom Sihanouk famously voiced support for same-sex unions back in the early s. Since then queer advocacy has grown with Pride events in the aforementioned cities growing bigger and bolder each year.
We visit Cambodia at least once a year, usually in December when the heat is bearable. Learn more about our trip that includes a swing through lovely Laos. The staff are also warm, respectful, and familiar with welcoming guests from diverse backgrounds.