Young diverse friends waving rainbow flags to celebrate equality, sexual freedom during pride month (Photo: Gettyimages)
June is unofficially dubbed Pride Month, which celebrates and reaffirms the stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. In that spirit, along with the fact that travel interest has resumed, we're looking at the top 10 LGBT-friendly countries in the world based on the LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index 2023.
The index is based on more than 400 hours of research, where countries' individual laws and trusted international sources were reviewed and ranked.
Canada, the land of maple syrup, gorgeous nature and reigns as the friendliest country in the world to LGBTQ people. Pictured: Mount Assiniboine in the British Columbia province. (Photo: Gettyimages)
A friend once told me that Sweden is filled with good-looking people. They also happened to be the 2nd most LGBTQ-friendly travel destination. Pictured: Stortorget square in Stockholm old town Gamla Stan during springtime. (Photo: Gettyimages)
Characterised by wind turbines and colourful flower fields, is it any surprise that the Netherlands is the third best country for LGBTQ travel? Pictured: Station Amsterdam Central, the largest railway station of Amsterdam. (Photo: Gettyimages)
Malta is an archipelago between Sicily and the North African coast, known for its numerous preserved historical fortresses, megalithic temples and architecture dating back to 4000 B.C. Pictured: Aerial view of Valletta, the city-capital of Malta at sunset. (Photo: Gettyimages)
Norway is picture-perfect, for a good reason. It may be 8th on this list, but for an article about the best scenery in the world, they might take top place! Pictured: Northern Lights above Ramberg beach in Lofoten Islands, Norway (Photo: Gettyimages)
Portugal is not only home to football clubs, but sunny cities, great climate and colourful tiles. Pictured: View of Ribeira in Porto with Douro river in background. (Photo: Gettyimages)
Spain is an exciting and passionate country, and it shows in what they're known for: Flamenco music and dance, siesta, bullfights, horses, art and literature, and many more! Pictured: Resort skyline panorama at Malagueta Beach in Malaga. (Photo: Gettyimages)
What's sweeter than Belgium chocolates, waffles and beer? Being 7th on the list of LGBTQ-friendliest countries in the world! Pictured: Gay Pride in Brussels, Belgium on 05 May 2022.
6th on the list is United Kingdom, where theatre, pubs and the smexy British accent reigns. Pictured: Crowds of people enjoying the nightlife in Soho. (Photo: Gettyimages)
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