LGBTQ+ travel stories & luxury escapes
From the electrifying political activism of Berlin Pride (CSD) to the record-shattering scale of São Paulo's massive parade, we've danced our way through the world's most iconic LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations.
Whether you're chasing techno-fuelled street parties or seeking intimate community gatherings, we've visited them all! Your ultimate LGBTQ+ travel guides start here.
Pride Events
We've spent over a decade attending the World's Best Pride Events across Europe, South America, and the globe. Our LGBTQ+ travel guides go beyond parade routes, we review the vital political context, safety considerations, the best neighbourhood's to stay in, and the truth of whether each event lives up to the hype.
Madrid Pride 2026 runs June 27–July 6. Two million people, ten days, the whole city involved. Here's what actually matters: where to stay in Chueca, the parade route, which parties are worth the queue.
Amsterdam Canal Parade 2026 viewing guide: best spots, arrival times, logistics, and what 400,000 spectators won't tell you. Plan smarter.
Amsterdam hosts WorldPride July 25 - August 8, 2026, celebrating 25 years of marriage equality. Hotels are 70% booked. Canal Parade happens August 1. Here's everything you need to know before it sells out completely.
NYC Pride 2026 parade happens Sunday, June 28 starting at 11am on Fifth Avenue. With 850+ anti-LGBTQ bills filed in 2025, showing up at the birthplace of Pride matters. Here's what you need to know.
Honest insights into gay couple travel in 2025: navigating new challenges, finding safe havens, and why we still pack our bags despite rising intolerance worldwide.
Five countries tie for first place in 2025 with perfect LGBTQ+ safety scores. Here's where gay couples can actually be themselves without fear or calculation.
Already planning your 2026 Pride season across Europe? Discover every major Pride with confirmed dates, insider tips from 20+ events, and why Amsterdam WorldPride 2026 will be the decade's biggest celebration. Secure your accommodation and tickets now.
After 12 years living in Manchester and attending Pride events worldwide, here's our honest take: Manchester Pride is solid for the UK, but increasingly commercial. The parade, Gay Village, and what you need to know before you go.
Our honest review of Berlin Pride 2025: 80 trucks, techno-fuelled street parties, and why Christopher Street Day is Europe's most political Pride. Plus where to stay, best gay clubs (Berghain, Tom's Bar), and everything you need for Berlin CSD.
After 15+ trips to Berlin and visiting Europe’s biggest LGBTQ+ festivals from Madrid to Amsterdam, here’s our honest verdict on which Pride truly delivers. Berlin’s political fire, Madrid’s scale, Amsterdam’s canals, and why Berlin still feels the most essential.
Tell us which Pride events you're considering, and we'll share insider tips on timing, accommodation, and what to expect from the celebrations.
