Guides for gay travelers
Straight answers for gay travelers.
Before a trip, the same questions come up — is this place safe, will we be comfortable, where exactly should we stay. These guides are how I answer them: honestly, region by region, with the law on one side and what it actually feels like on the ground on the other.
I don’t sugarcoat and I don’t scare. I tell you what I tell my own clients before they go — where two men can relax completely, where a little discretion goes a long way, and the boutique places I’d send my closest friends. Practical, current, and written from the trips I actually plan.
Is Dresden gay friendly?
Is Dresden gay friendly and safe? I went with my husband: what the city feels like for a gay couple, the Neustadt scene, and the politics.
Is Greece gay friendly?
Is Greece gay friendly? Yes: marriage equality since 2024 and 11th in Europe. The law, Athens' gay areas, Mykonos nights and the quiet Cyclades.
Is Italy gay friendly?
Is Italy gay friendly? Yes, and warmer than its headlines. The law, the 36th-place ranking, the big-city neighborhoods and why the South is so open.
Is Malta Gay Friendly?
Among Europe's top two for LGBTQ+ rights — and what that welcome really feels like on the ground.
Is Naples safe for gay travelers?
Is Naples safe for gay travelers? Yes: one of Italy's most open cities, with a gay-friendly scene around Piazza Bellini. The law, the feel, where to stay.
Is Puglia Safe for Gay Travelers?
The honest picture — what the law says, what it actually feels like, and where I send my clients.
Is Sicily safe for gay travelers?
Yes — Sicily is warm and welcoming for gay couples. The fuller answer: Italy's legal gap, what locals actually think, and how the island feels on the ground.
Is the Amalfi Coast safe for gay couples?
Is the Amalfi Coast safe for gay couples? Yes, one of Italy's most romantic coasts. The law, how it feels, which town to choose and when to go.
When to visit Malta as a gay couple
The best time to visit Malta as a gay couple: spring and autumn for warm sea and calm streets, Malta Pride in September, and honest notes on summer.
When to visit Puglia as a gay couple
The best time to visit Puglia as a gay couple: late spring and early autumn. Season by season, from warm sea and quiet masserie to August crowds.
Where to stay in Malta as a gay couple (Valletta or Sliema?)
Where to stay in Malta as a gay couple: why I base most couples in Valletta, when Sliema or St Julian's makes sense, and where Gozo fits.
Where to stay in Puglia as a gay couple (Itria Valley or the coast?)
Where to stay in Puglia as a gay couple: a masseria in the Itria Valley or a town on the Adriatic, when Lecce fits, and how I combine them.
Where to stay in Sicily as a gay couple (Palermo vs Taormina)
Palermo or Taormina? Where to stay in Sicily as a gay couple: a vivid city or a cliff-top resort, how to choose, and how to combine both in one trip.