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by THE TRAVEL SLUT on November 20th, 2007
Based on a March 2006 US State Dept. report:
1) Uganda
2) Iran
3) Egypt
4) Saudi Arabia
5) Nigeria
6) United Arab Emirates
7) Cameroon
8) Poland
9) Nepal
10) India
by Nathan Explosion on May 17th, 2008
The United States.
by steelhamster@aol.com on October 5th, 2008
There are many parts of the USA that would be dangerous to travel in.... especially around the bible belt... you know how forgiving Christian's can be... ahem
by The Account Formerly Known As Peyton on November 20th, 2007
Um, all of them?
by Ephraim on November 20th, 2007
Jamaica
Any Islamic country (Iran, Sudan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, etc.)
People's Republic of China
Mauritania
Some countries have laws about Gay sex, like Singapore. You can see a list at http://www.ilga.org/news_results.asp?LanguageID=1&FileID=769&ZoneID=7&FileCategory=1
There are also been a number of reports of problems recently in Poland.
I have been to Spain, the Spanish are very welcoming. Gay life is very open and accepted by most people in Spain. They are also one of the few countries that allow Gay marriage.
by haggis on November 20th, 2007
iran since the prime minister claims there aren't any gay people in iran...
by mmmyeeah on September 8th, 2008
Texas
by Cantras on November 19th, 2007
I think I've heard Spain is actually bad, but I can't remember where or why I heard that. I know a lot of post-soviet countries are no good though, a lot of cancelling gay pride parades for safety reasons and such.
It depends on whether you want to go someplace together, or go someplace romantically together. there are probably plenty of places that won't bat an eye at two men/two women getting a hotel room together, but there shalt be no touching, looking, handholding...
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on November 19th, 2007
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan for starters.
by Snowgoose on August 14th, 2008
I'm from Denmark, and right now, there are a lot of hatecrimes against gay couples in the news.
by Doggie S on November 20th, 2007
I think any Muslim country.
by James Soto on November 20th, 2007
Russia, I think
by paranoia is just fine on November 20th, 2007
balkany.
by anonymous on October 5th, 2008
ANYWHERE except the Artic...the penguins are ok with it....;)
by THE TRAVEL SLUT on October 5th, 2008
http://wikitravel.org/en/Gay_and_lesbian_travel
The dangerous destinations section is now updated.
by HoopGirl on September 8th, 2008
Jamaica (Not illegal but much harassment)
- Cayman Islands (harassment)
- Uganda (Consensual gay sex punishable by life in prison)
- Iran (Punishable by death)
- Egypt (You can be arrested and tortured especially if you have HIV)
- Saudi Arabia (Floggings and even death)
- Nigeria (Up to 14 years in prison)
- United Arab Emirates (You can be arrested)
- Cameroon (You can be arrested)
- Poland (President denied gay rights groups)
- Nepal (Not illegal but much harassment)
- India (Up to ten years in prison)
by mmaarr on August 2nd, 2008
Muslim countries. Although there are many gays over there or many who are sexually sick such as child molesters but they tend to hide the reality. They lead a Phahrisee lifestyle.( No offence )I don't mean all people but many. The problem is not about sexual activity which one may have, but it is about escaping from realities. Trying to show a moral superiority over other people does not automatically makes you the best one. In fact everybody has its own weakness and strength.The best one is the one who accept people exactly the way they are.
by Ephraim on November 20th, 2007
There are, but they are more clandestine. Look for the number 1069, it's a code in the PRC that you sometimes see.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 20th, 2007
Sad to say in the year 2007 but probably all of them to one degree or another:(
by Anonymous on October 1st, 2009
I would avoid the Middle East. Anywhere in Europe you should be fine.
by Thriftymaid on September 30th, 2009
I don't think the middle eastern countries are very gay friendly.
by Aleks is crazy on September 30th, 2009
Russia... I would know... Ukraine... Da, I'm russian and ukrainian and german
by navigator on April 24th, 2009
Russia, all Islamic countries, Pretty much the entire continent of Africa, and Texas.
by wyldefyre on October 5th, 2008
too many, considering that death is an option in some and even in others that are 'free'...remember Matthew Sheppard, and countless others who don't get that level of press
by jasper46 on October 5th, 2008
Jamaica is pretty homophobic, You'll be ok as long as you don't hold hands.Stay away from Kingston , go to Montego Bay.Personally I loved Negril!!You can be a couple in the privicy of your hotel room, it's too beautiful of a country to miss .
by Anonymous on August 14th, 2008
by Bartman on May 17th, 2008
Islamic. Ones starting from I: Iraq, Iran..
by Mastodon on May 6th, 2008
Jamaica
by widdley on August 22nd, 2009
to be honest, I'm accepting of other peoples sexuality, however I know that, I for one, don't like open heavy displays of affection between any couple, I think you are likely to be frowned upon wherever you go if you do kiss in public. Especially by the older population. they are much less accepting.
by Kingpinn on October 1st, 2009
Forget foreign travel, too risky & a hassle to boot. Vist Palm Springs, Laguna Beach, or San Francisco California. All are very gay friendy. Plus, we really need the money!
by pouncey on October 1st, 2009
Many many places can't even count.
by maldita on December 28th, 2008
Muslim countries, in ASIA, AFRICA...and some of the eastern European countries as well
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Comments
interesting. I wouldn't have placed Poland up there
by crushedbutterfly on November 20th, 2007
According to the report, there have been numerous incidences of "bashing" or worse in Poland.
by THE TRAVEL SLUT on November 20th, 2007
ugh. ppl are so ignorant. I hate talking about intolerance of gays b/c I just get fired up and one will nvr get through ppl like that
by crushedbutterfly on November 20th, 2007
I am surprised by Poland as well.
by Arisztid on May 6th, 2008