Friday, November 10, 2023

LGBTIQ+ Friendly Countries

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LGBTIQ+ Friendly Countries




Austria Photo Credit: Julius Silver/Pixabay




Austria
Offers something for everyone whether seeking architecture, castles, cultural performances, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, lakes, mountains, music, museums, palaces, shopping, skiing, spas, theaters, unique gastronomical and white water kayaking.



Belgium Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay



Belgium
For the travelers seeking architecture, art, beaches, beer, boating, caves, churches, cobbled streets, cultural festivals, cycling, diamonds, fine cuisine, golf, history, horseback riding, museums, parks, rolling hills, sidewalk cafes and spas.



Canada Photo Credit: Jörg Vieli/Pixabay



Canada
A year round destination offers something for everyone whether seeking art, boating, camping, canoeing, culture, fishing, galleries, gardens, hiking, hunting, kayaking, islands, lakes, mountains, museums, national parks, nightlife, northern lights, picturesque landscapes, rockies, sailing, skiing, snow sports. volcanoes, waterfalls, water sports. white water rafting, wilderness and wildlife.



Chile Photo Credit: Katrin Schulz/Pixabay



Chile
Offers something for everyone every season whether seeking architecture, beaches, bicycling, birdwatching, camping, casinos, desert, fishing, ghost towns, glaciers, hiking, horseback riding, islands, kayaking, lakes, landscapes, mountains, museums, national parks, river rafting, rodeos, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, trails, vineyards, volcanoes, water sports, white water rafting, wineries and winter activities.



Denmark Photo Credit: Bob/Pixabay



Denmark
Known for art, architecture, beaches, canoeing, castles, culture, cyclists, fishing villages, forests, gardens, golf, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, lego land, museums, nightlife, sailing, scuba diving, surfing, Viking history, water sports and wildlife.



France Photo Credit: Paul Henri Degrande/Pixabay



France
Truly offers something for everyone whether to enjoy the alpine villages, beautiful architecture, casinos, cathedrals, caves, chateaus, culture, cycling, classical art, fashion, fishing, gardens, hiking, historic villages, history, medieval cities, mosques, mountain climbing, museums, national parks, nightlife, palaces, religious abbeys, religious monuments, rocky coast, sailing, shopping, sidewalk cafes, skiing, sophisticated cuisine, spas, thermal-spring baths, variety of landscapes, vineyards, water sports, and wildlife.



Germany Photo Credit: Leonhard Niederwimmer/Pixabay



Germany
Known for architecture, art, beaches, casinos, castles, churches, farms, fishing, forests, health spas, hiking, lakes, markets, mountains, performing arts, river cruises, shopping, soccer and skiing.



Iceland Photo Credit: 12019/Pixabay



Iceland
Ideal for rugged outdoors enthusiasts seeking to enjoy beaches, birdwatching, camping, cycling, ecotourism, fishing villages, glaciers, geysers, golf, hiking, horseback riding, hot springs, ice climbing, lagoons, mountain climbing, museums, nightlife, northern lights, river rafting, rock climbing, ruins, skiing, snowmobiling, volcanoes, waterfalls, and whale watching.



Ireland Photo Credit: Howard Walsh/Pixabay



Ireland
For the international traveler seeking the experiences of beer, bicycling, birdwatching, castles, charming towns, coastal cliffs, coves, culture, famous film scenes, festivals, fishing, folklore takes, gastronomy, golf, greyhound racing, green panoramic vistas, historical sites, history, horseback riding, horse races, kayaking, lush green landscape, monuments, mountains, museums, music, nightlife, pristine beaches, pubs, rock climbing, rolling hills, ruins, scuba diving, shopping, stunning scenery, surfing, theatre, traditional dance, walking, water sports, and windsurfing. 



Luxembourg Photo Credit: djedj/Pixabay



Luxembourg
Appeals to travelers seeking a European experience to enjoy abbey towns, biking, birdwatching, breweries, castles, cross country skiing, fishing, folk traditions, forests, hiking, historical sites, horseback riding, ice skating, museums, river valleys, sailing, scenic countryside, scuba diving, villages, waterskiing, and wineries.



Malta Photo Credit; MW/Pixabay



Malta
Ideal for beach loving historians for their ancient culture, archaeological sites, architecture, birdwatching, breathtaking scenery, caves, churches, diving, hiking, medieval cities, museums, rock climbing, snorkeling, and water sports.



Netherlands Photo Credit: Michael Bußmann/Pixabay



Netherlands
For travelers seeking to enjoy architecture, art, beer breweries, canals, castles, cheese, culture, cycling, diamonds, festivals, historical sites, horseback riding, museums, open-air street markets, palaces, roller skating, shopping, stamps, tulips, water sports, and windmills.



Norway Photo Credit: Tom/Pixabay



Norway
Best known for art, colorful wooden houses, countryside, cycling, cruises, dog sledding, fishing, fjords, forests, glaciers, hiking, horseback riding, mountains, music festivals, open air museums, Northern lights, rock carvings, shopping, skiing, Viking history, water sports, and wildlife.



Portugal Photo Credit: Julius Silver/Pixabay



Portugal
Travelers seeking to enjoy archaeology, art, beaches, castles, churches, culture, golf, deep sea fishing, festivals, fishing villages, hiking, historical sites, history, horseback riding, kayaking, medieval villages, monasteries, mountain biking, remote mountains, nightlife, scenery, street cafes, surfing, trekking, vineyards, water sports, and windsurfing.  



South Africa Photo Credit: Bertsz/Pixabay



South Africa
Offers something for every traveler whether seeking to enjoy beaches, birdwatching, diamond mines, ecotourism, game reserves, gold mines, golf. heritage sites, hiking, indigenous culture, mountain biking, national parks, nature reserves, nightlife, picturesque natural landscape, rocky coast, safari, scuba diving, shopping, snorkeling, surfing, vineyards, wilderness trails, and wildlife.



Spain Photo Credit: 12019/Pixabay



Spain
Offers something for everyone to enjoy art, beaches, bullfighting, castles, cathedrals, caves, churches, coastlines, culture, cultural events, diverse landscapes, gastronomy, golf, hiking, historical sites, kitesurfing, mountains, museums, music, national parks, outdoor cafes, palaces, shopping, skiing, spas, spectator sports, tapa bars, traditional fiestas, villages, water sports, windsurfing, and wineries.



Sweden Photo Credit: brightfreak/Pixabay



Sweden
Ideal for the outdoorsy and sophisticated cultural traveler seeking experiences to enjoy art, architecture, beaches, bicycling, camping, canoeing, castles, culture, festivals, fishing, forests, gardens, golf, hiking, history, ice fishing, ice skating, islands, lakes, manors, mountain biking trails, mountains, museums, national parks, northern lights, quaint villages, sailing, saunas, scenery, shopping, skiing,  sleigh rides, snowboarding, snowmobiling, tennis, valleys, wilderness, and winter sports.



Switzerland Photo Credit:  Jörg Vieli/Pixabay



Switzerland
Offers something for everyone art, balloon rides, canoeing, churches, climbing, cobblestone streets, culture, cycling, fishing, galleries, gliding, health spas, hiking, horseback riding, lakes, medieval architecture, mountain chalets, museums, quaint villages, rafting, sailing, scenery, shopping, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe trekking, tobogganing, tennis, and water sports.



United Kingdom Photo Credit: Richard Ley/Pixabay



United Kingdom
Best known for architecture, art, birdwatching, castles, churches, cricket, culture, fashion, golf, history, lakes, landmarks, landscapes, mountains, music, pubs, royal family, spectator sports, and tennis.



Uruguay Photo Credit: 12019/Pixabay



Uruguay
For travelers seeking to enjoy antique automobiles, architecture, beaches, bicycling, birdwatching, cafes, casinos, culture, ecosystem, fashion shows, fishing, golf, horseback riding, lagoons, museums, national parks, old world charm, small towns, surfing, tennis clubs, water sports, wineries, and yachting.


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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Romantic Destinations Internationally

Photo Credit: FelixMittermeier/Pixabay


Romantic Destinations Internationally


Aix en Provence, France Photo Credit: RD Law/Pixabay



Aix en Provence, France is known for architecture, bicycling, cafes, concerts, countryside landscape, culture, fountains, hiking, mountains, outdoor markets, palaces, shops, valleys and wine fields.



Amalfi Coast, Italy Photo Credit: Andreas Precht/Pixabay



Amalfi Coast, Italy is known for beaches, cliffs, cobblestone roads, culture, landmarks, music festival, natural landscape, restaurants and seaside towns.



Bali, Indonesia Photo Credit: Simon Bardet/Pixabay



Bali, Indonesia is known for beaches, boutiques, coral, culture, rice fields, rich history, natural landscape, surfing, temples, volcanos and waterfalls.



Barcelona, Spain Photo Credit: Tibor Janosi Mozes/Pixabay



Barcelona, Spain is known for architecture, beaches, coastline, festivals, gastronomy, nightlife and soccer.



Bora Bora, Tahiti Photo Credit: Julius Silver/Pixabay


Bora Bora, Tahiti is known for beaches, bungalows, clear crystal water, flowers, lagoons, relaxation, snorkeling, traditional dance, views, volcano, water sports and wildlife.



Burges, Belgium Photo Credit: Erin Summer/Pixabay



Burges, Belgium ("Venice of the North"is known for architecture, bridges, cafes, canals, cobble streets, cuisine, horse drawn carriages, markets, medieval history, narrow streets, panoramic views, picturesque landscape, shopping, walking paths and windmills.



Florence, Italy Photo Credit: Moshe Harosh/Pixabay


Florence, Italy ("Jewel of the Renaissance") is known for architecture, art, art galleries, culture, history, landmarks, monuments, museums, rolling hills, vineyards and wine tastings.



Funchal, Portugal Photo Credit: Daniela Haiduk/Pixabay



Funchal, Portugal is known for beaches, churches, cliffs, crafts, culture, gardens, hiking, historical buildings, history, luxury hotels/resorts, mountains, museums, natural swimming pools. restaurants, water sports and wine.



Hoi An, Vietnam Photo Credit: CUONG_ART/Pixabay



Hoi An, Vietnam is known for architecture, bars, beaches, bistros, culture, historical site, lantern festival, pagodas, restaurants, rivers, street foods, temples, town charm and waterfront.



Hue, Vietnam Photo Credit: Toàn Nguyễn Thế/Pixabay



Hue, Vietnam is known for architecture, castles, culture, gastronomy, history, landscape, monuments, museums, pagodas, royal mausoleums, rivers, ruins, shrines and traditional markets.



Ibiza, Spain Photo Credit: Paul Meek/Pixabay



Ibiza, Spain is known for beaches, boating, boutiques, coves, dance clubs, gastronomy, hiking, historical sites, history, markets, music festivals, natural landscape, nightlife, old town charm, restaurants and snorkeling.



Koh Tao, Thailand Photo Credit: Poswiecie/Pixabay



Koh Tao, Thailand is known for beaches, crystal clear waters, hiking, island hopping, rock climbing, scenic views, scuba diving, snorkeling and wildlife.



Kyoto, Japan Photo Credit: Jamie Nakamura/Pixabay



Kyoto, Japan is known for ancient traditions, architecture, cherry blossoms, craft beers, culture, gardens, historical sites, landmarks, narrow streets, palaces, shrines, temples, walking tours and wooden shops.



Lake Como, Italy Photo Credit: 12019/Pixabay


Lake Como, Italy is known for celebrity sightings, gardens, kitesurfing, lakeside dining, luxury shops, mountains, narrow streets, picturesque landscape, scenic shores, sailing, spas, villas, waterfront villages, water sports, wealthy vacationers, wildlife and windsurfing.



Lindos, Greece Photo Credit: Manfred Richter/Pixabay



Lindos, Greece is known for ancient towns, bay, beaches, cafes, fishing villages, history, monuments, ruins and whitewashed villages.



London Eye, London, England Photo Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay



London, England is known for architecture, arts, culture, double decker buses, festivals, galleries, history, landmarks, museums and royalty.



Majorca, Spain Photo Credit: Bartłomiej Koc/Pixabay



Majorca, Spain is known for architecture, art galleries, beaches, beachside restaurants, cafes, charming villages, cliffs, coastline, coves, cycling routes, farms, hiking trails, mountains, nightlife, orchards, shops, vineyards and yachting.



Marrakech, Morocco Photo Credit: sachbearbeitung/Pixabay



Marrakech, Morocco is known for bazars, countryside, culture, dancing, desert, gardens, gastronomy, hiking, luxury hotels/resorts, markets, mosques, mountain biking, museums, music, nightlife, palaces, parks, restaurants, sandstone architecture and shopping.



Montreal, Canada Photo Credit: Andreas H/Pixabay



Montreal, Canada is known for culture, diversity, European flair, festivals, gardens, gastronomy, historical sites, history, hockey, international events, museums, musicians, nightlife, outdoor activities, waterfront and world fairs.



Oludeniz, Turkey Photo Credit: nenadkostic1975/Pixabay



Oludeniz, Turkey is known for beaches, blue lagoons, historical sites, horseback riding, mountains, paragliding, restaurants, shops, small villages, turquoise waters and valleys. 



Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Photo Credit: Pexels/Pixabay



Paris, France ("City of Light""City of Love"is known for architecture, cafes, castles, fashion, galleries, history, landmarks, monuments, museums, restaurants, rivers and shopping.



Phuket, Thailand Photo Credit: Michelle Raponi/Pixabay



Phuket, Thailand is known for beaches, bioluminescence, boat tours, caves, cliffs, culture, geographical wonders, hospitality, markets, mountains, natural landscape, nightlife, rock formations, scuba diving, seaside resorts, snorkeling, statue, temples, turquoise waters, wellness care and wildlife.



Prague, Czech Republic Photo Credit: Duernsteiner/Pixabay



Prague, Czech Republic is known for architecture, arts, beer spas, bridges, cafes, cathedrals, chapels, castles, culture, fine dining, historical sites, history, landmarks, monuments, museums, nightlife, parks, rivers and ruins.



Quebec, Canada Photo Credit: Aurore Duwez/Pixabay



Quebec, Canada is known for architecture, art galleries, cafes, charm, comedy, culture, forests, gastronomy, hockey, lakes, maple syrup, markets, museums, orchards, rolling hills, waterways and wineries.



Rome, Italy Photo Credit: Andrea Albanese/Pixabay



Rome, Italy is known for ancient ruins, architecture, art, culture, gardens, gastronomy, historical site, history, landmarks and museums.



Santorini, Greece Photo Credit: Michelle Raponi/Pixabay



Santorini, Greece is known for ancient history, breathtaking views, cliffs, hiking trails, island hopping, luxury accommodations, ruins, sunsets, volcanic beaches and whitewashed buildings. 



St Moritz, Switzerland Photo Credit: peacepeaceofmind/Pixabay



St Moritz, Switzerland is known for art galleries, boutiques, celebrity sightings, climbing, cyclists, hiking, kite surfing, lakes, luxury hotels, mineral springs, mountains, museums, natural landscape, outdoor sports, picturesque villages, race runners, shopping, skiing and windsurfing.



Taormina, Italy Photo Credit: user32212/Pixabay



Taormina, Italy (“Pearl of the Mediterranean”) is known for beaches, cliffs, cobblestone streets, coastal views, concerts, crystal clear waters, designer shops, downtown charm, hilltop town, open air theatre and volcano.



Tulum, Mexico Photo Credit: Raygee78/Pixabay



Tulum, Mexico is known for all-inclusive resorts, beachfront dining, caves, jungles, luxury hotels/resorts, nightlife, ocean views, ruins, shopping, water sports and white sand beaches. 



Veligandu, Maldives Photo Credit: Sue and Todd/Pixabay



Veligandu, Maldives is known for beaches, crystal clear waters, jet skiing, kayaking, lagoons, luxury hotels/resorts, marine life, snorkeling, spas, water sports and windsurfing.



Venice, Italy Photo Credit: Helena Jankovičová Kováčová/Pixabay



Venice, Italy is known for architecture, art galleries, bridges, canals, carnival, castles, churches, city charm, culture, gastronomy, gondola rides, historical sites, history, landmarks, monuments, museums, palaces and waterways.



Vienna, Austria Photo Credit: Julius Silver/Pixabay



Vienna, Austria is known for architecture, cafes, city charm, classical music, culture, decadent cuisine, history, fine art, imperial traditions, landmarks, museums, opera, palaces and rivers.



Willemstad, Curacao Photo Credit: Michelle Raponi/Pixabay



Willemstad, Curacao is known for architecture, beaches, colorful houses, culture, marine life, pedestrian bridge, reefs, scuba diving, snorkeling, street cafes and waterways.



Photo Credit: cytis/Pixabay


Considerations Not Photographed:

  • Coco Plum Cay, Belize
  • Cyclades, Greece
  • Eagle Beach, Aruba
  • Imerovigli, Greece
  • Knyosa, South Africa
  • La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
  • La Paz, Mexico
  • Mae Nam, Thailand
  • Puerto del Carmen, Spain
  • Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatamela
  • St James, Barbados
  • Zanzibar, Tansania



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