The 10 Places LGBT Travelers Should Never Visit (Out Traveler)
Jan 13, 2015, 9:42 pm
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The 10 Places LGBT Travelers Should Never Visit (Out Traveler)
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1) Nigeria: Well that's a given.
2) Honduras: 2 People I know from there say there's no reason to go anyways.
3) Zimbabwe: Not that straight or gay would want to be around Mugabe.
4) Jamaica: I've been 3x at 5 Star Resorts. I've only gone with family, all the people I encountered at the resort couldn't seem to be nicer (Montego Bay/Rose Hall). Only other outside interactions are some dive trips but I don't think I would go around holding hands in Kingston.
5) Senegal: No comment.
6) Lithuania: Surprised me and a little sad. Two models I frequently work with are from Vilinus and are always asking me to come when I'm in EU.
7) Sudan: No comment.
8) Egypt: The bathhouse raids are disturbing and eventually one day I would like to visit regardless.
9) Russia: Duh
10) Uganda: Duh x 2
Aside from a few of these places I don't think they are on many a well-heeled traveler's to do list.
While traveling safe and smart is always something to take in mind the only time I have actively done something out of "fear" was Jamaica. My first trip there I used to have one of my photos of a male model as my iPhone case, I removed it prior to the trip.
1) Nigeria: Well that's a given.
2) Honduras: 2 People I know from there say there's no reason to go anyways.
3) Zimbabwe: Not that straight or gay would want to be around Mugabe.
4) Jamaica: I've been 3x at 5 Star Resorts. I've only gone with family, all the people I encountered at the resort couldn't seem to be nicer (Montego Bay/Rose Hall). Only other outside interactions are some dive trips but I don't think I would go around holding hands in Kingston.
5) Senegal: No comment.
6) Lithuania: Surprised me and a little sad. Two models I frequently work with are from Vilinus and are always asking me to come when I'm in EU.
7) Sudan: No comment.
8) Egypt: The bathhouse raids are disturbing and eventually one day I would like to visit regardless.
9) Russia: Duh
10) Uganda: Duh x 2
Aside from a few of these places I don't think they are on many a well-heeled traveler's to do list.
While traveling safe and smart is always something to take in mind the only time I have actively done something out of "fear" was Jamaica. My first trip there I used to have one of my photos of a male model as my iPhone case, I removed it prior to the trip.
Jan 14, 2015, 2:10 pm
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I did go to Moscow in 1999 and had a blast, but not interested in going again any time soon. Never been to Egypt, but definitely would like to go some day. Would love to see the pyramids, go 4x4 in the dessert and snorkel in the Red Sea. The other places do not appeal to me, one way or the other.
Jan 14, 2015, 6:16 pm
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I have been to Jamaica and Egypt.... as long as you are careful.. and ask for two beds, there are no problems.
I would like to visit Russia one day... but no real desire for the other locations. And I am not even sure I would do Russia now.
I would like to visit Russia one day... but no real desire for the other locations. And I am not even sure I would do Russia now.
Jan 15, 2015, 10:14 am
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I think that Georgia, USA (the state) should be in that list.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind. One of the handful of states where you can't marry yet and polls show that the percentage of people that support gay marriage is in the low 20%.
I go there for work. But never as a gay tourist.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind. One of the handful of states where you can't marry yet and polls show that the percentage of people that support gay marriage is in the low 20%.
I go there for work. But never as a gay tourist.
Jan 15, 2015, 11:25 am
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I think that Georgia, USA (the state) should be in that list.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind.
Jan 16, 2015, 5:58 pm
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1) Nigeria: Well that's a given.
2) Honduras: 2 People I know from there say there's no reason to go anyways.
3) Zimbabwe: Not that straight or gay would want to be around Mugabe.
4) Jamaica: I've been 3x at 5 Star Resorts. I've only gone with family, all the people I encountered at the resort couldn't seem to be nicer (Montego Bay/Rose Hall). Only other outside interactions are some dive trips but I don't think I would go around holding hands in Kingston.
5) Senegal: No comment.
6) Lithuania: Surprised me and a little sad. Two models I frequently work with are from Vilinus and are always asking me to come when I'm in EU.
7) Sudan: No comment.
8) Egypt: The bathhouse raids are disturbing and eventually one day I would like to visit regardless.
9) Russia: Duh
10) Uganda: Duh x 2
Aside from a few of these places I don't think they are on many a well-heeled traveler's to do list.
2) Honduras: 2 People I know from there say there's no reason to go anyways.
3) Zimbabwe: Not that straight or gay would want to be around Mugabe.
4) Jamaica: I've been 3x at 5 Star Resorts. I've only gone with family, all the people I encountered at the resort couldn't seem to be nicer (Montego Bay/Rose Hall). Only other outside interactions are some dive trips but I don't think I would go around holding hands in Kingston.
5) Senegal: No comment.
6) Lithuania: Surprised me and a little sad. Two models I frequently work with are from Vilinus and are always asking me to come when I'm in EU.
7) Sudan: No comment.
8) Egypt: The bathhouse raids are disturbing and eventually one day I would like to visit regardless.
9) Russia: Duh
10) Uganda: Duh x 2
Aside from a few of these places I don't think they are on many a well-heeled traveler's to do list.
Ironically I've been to all 10, and never felt in danger in any of them....and Jamaica was CRAWLING with "the gays."
As far as Zim...Victoria Falls...enough said.
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In Egypt apps are not blocked but the number of Egyptians on them is minimal, with even fewer willing to reveal themselves. In the resort towns expect to see a decent number of foreign faces though, if resort towns are how you want to see egypt.
As a foreigner it is highly unlikely you'd face any issues any different from any other Muslim country.
I would simply sub in all of the Arab Muslim world, incl Turkey and Iran, instead of arbitrarily just egypt.
As a foreigner it is highly unlikely you'd face any issues any different from any other Muslim country.
I would simply sub in all of the Arab Muslim world, incl Turkey and Iran, instead of arbitrarily just egypt.
Jan 22, 2015, 12:51 am
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OutTraveler routinely publishes idiotic lists. This is no different. Granted there are some places on the list that are not safe, but there are plenty of other countries that are more dangerous than Lithuania and Zimbabwe.
As someone who worked and lived in Zimbabwe, Senegal, and Uganda I will say Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia are way more dangerous than the African countries. Uganda and Nigeria may have the most homophobic laws on paper, but not many people bother you if you are foreigner. The laws almost exclusively apply to natives and not tourists...unless you are blatantly flamboyant, in drag, or showing PDA.
Another boring 'article" from OutTraveler.
As someone who worked and lived in Zimbabwe, Senegal, and Uganda I will say Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia are way more dangerous than the African countries. Uganda and Nigeria may have the most homophobic laws on paper, but not many people bother you if you are foreigner. The laws almost exclusively apply to natives and not tourists...unless you are blatantly flamboyant, in drag, or showing PDA.
Another boring 'article" from OutTraveler.
Jan 26, 2015, 9:47 pm
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I think that Georgia, USA (the state) should be in that list.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind. One of the handful of states where you can't marry yet and polls show that the percentage of people that support gay marriage is in the low 20%.
I go there for work. But never as a gay tourist.
As thriving and large that the gay community might be in Atlanta, it is still kind of auto segregated. Same sex sexual relationships were legal in California in the 70s. In Georgia, 1998. They are 20 years behind. One of the handful of states where you can't marry yet and polls show that the percentage of people that support gay marriage is in the low 20%.
I go there for work. But never as a gay tourist.
ATL is the gay magnet for the entire southeast. Yeah yeah, Miami. Whatever. And I say this as a So Cal native.
Jan 27, 2015, 4:47 am
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That said, I do not have much time for lists of any kind, which are a cheap and lazy way to fill space where you are short of quality journalism.
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