Explore Welcoming Countries for Queer Travelers 

Argentina 🇦🇷

🏳️‍🌈 Argentina, notably Buenos Aires, embraces LGBTQ+ diversity. It legalized same-sex marriage in 2010, and Buenos Aires hosts the vibrant Pride Parade and offers a variety of LGBTQ+ friendly venues.

 Belgium 🇧🇪

🏳️‍🌈 Belgium, particularly Brussels, celebrates diversity and LGBTQ+ rights. It was the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2003. Brussels hosts Pride events and offers a welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ travelers.

The Netherlands 🇳🇱

🏳️‍🌈 The Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, is known for its progressive attitude towards LGBTQ+ rights. It was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. Amsterdam hosts the annual Canal Pride Parade, one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Europe.

New Zealand 🇳🇿

🏳️‍🌈 New Zealand is known for its LGBTQ+ friendly environment. Auckland and Wellington are hubs of LGBTQ+ activity, offering inclusive spaces and events. Same-sex marriage has been legal in New Zealand since 2013.

Spain 🇪🇸 

🏳️‍🌈 Spain is recognized for its inclusive atmosphere. Cities like Barcelona and Madrid have vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, offering diverse nightlife and events. Spain legalized same-sex marriage in 2005 and celebrates Pride events across the country.

Sweden 🇸🇪

🏳️‍🌈 Sweden has a reputation for LGBTQ+ inclusivity, with Stockholm at the forefront. The country legalized same-sex marriage in 2009 and boasts a progressive attitude toward LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

In 2023, a comprehensive index evaluated nations worldwide to determine their LGBTQ+ friendliness concerning civil rights, protections, and anti-discriminatory laws. For LGBTQ+ travelers, trip planning often involves extensive research on local attitudes and laws impacting their community. Fortunately, numerous online resources cater to this need, including the 2023 LGBTQ+ Danger Index, a vital survey that ranks countries deemed safest or riskiest for queer travelers.

Recently released by Asher and Lyric, a website promoting international traveler health and safety, the 2023 report assesses 203 popularly visited countries across ten key factors. These include factors such as legalized same-sex marriage, LGBTQ+ worker protections, anti-discrimination laws, criminalization of hate crimes, adoption recognition, and a nation's Gallup score—a measure of residents' perspectives on overall quality of life. It also examines whether same-sex acts are illegal and the presence of propaganda and morality laws in each country.

So, where do the safest countries stand? Canada emerges as the top-ranked world leader, scoring 383 points on this year's index. Following closely is Sweden with 377 points, surpassing the Netherlands, Malta, and Norway, securing scores of 373, 370, and 358 points, respectively. This index serves as a valuable resource, offering insights and authoritative evaluations to aid LGBTQ+ travelers in making informed and safe travel decisions.

1. Here is the list:

   1. Canada

   2. Sweden

   3. The Netherlands

   4. Malta

   5. Norway

   6. Portugal

   7. Spain

   8. Denmark

   9. Belgium

   10. United Kingdom

   11. France

   12. Iceland

   13. Switzerland

   14. Ireland

   15. Luxembourg