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Best Sydney Gay Bars, Clubs and Nightlife – The Nomadic Boys

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Best Sydney Gay Bars, Clubs and Nightlife - The Nomadic Boys

On our Sydney trip, we dove straight into the gay scene around Oxford Street where the only thing sharper than the contour lines is the wit of the queens!

In a city where even the seagulls have perfected the art of a well-executed death drop, choosing the best drag shows is like picking your favorite child – impossible, but you secretly have one. So, grab your sequined cape, because Seby and I are about to guide you through the rhinestone-studded labyrinth of performances that had us clapping so hard, we almost spilled our cosmos!

Best Sydney Gay Bars, Clubs and Nightlife

From dazzling queens that could outshine the Sydney Opera House to performances so fierce they could make a kangaroo blush, we’ve left no rhinestone unturned in our quest to tell you about the best drag shows in Sydney…it’s also why we rate Sydney as one of the most gay friendly cities in the world. So buckle up, darlings as we take you to the best Sydney gay bars, on a journey more extravagant than a drag queen’s wardrobe…

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

Sydney Gay Travel Resources

Nut Kingdom B&B – Northern Rivers Gay B&B

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Our Nuts B&B - Northern Rivers Gay B&B

Clothing Optional Northern Rivers Gay B&B

Nut Kingdom Bed & Breakfast is a clothing optional Northern Rivers gay B&B. Nestled on park like acres, it is the perfect environment for you to unwind and relax by the saltwater pool or wandering through the lush sub-tropical gardens.

We offer a queen size bedroom with en-suite. Also available is a bedroom with a queen size bed and another with a double bed, both these rooms share a bathroom. All rooms include full English breakfast. 

Our location is within 5 to 20 min. of Kings Beach (Unofficial Nude Beach), Killen Falls, Harvest restaurant in Newrybar, Bangalow, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina CBD and Ballina/Byron Bay airport.

We are also within 30 to 60min of Tyagarah (Official Clothing Optional Beach), Gold Coast and its international airport, Lismore and Brunswick Heads.

See the Nut Kingdom B&B Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Northern Rivers Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Bluff Creek Campgrounds – Sunshine Coast Gay Friendly Campground

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Bluff Creek Campgrounds - Sunshine Coast Gay Friendly Campground

Queensland Sunshine Coast Gay Friendly Campground

Looking for the perfect friendly place to camp along Queensland’s Sunshine Coast? Bluff Creek is a simple Sunshine Coast gay friendly campground in the beautiful Mary Valley, on a hundred natural acres. Explore the natural beauty of the Mary River, and hike through bushland that is home to koalas, kangaroos and many other native animals.

We offer a number of great camping amenities:

* Hot showers
* Flushing toilets
* Swimming holes
* Bush walking trails
* A small farm shop offering local fare and camping basics.

We keep guest numbers low to allow you extra privacy and space to roam.

Our region of the Sunshine Coast offers lovely day trips – visit some gorgeous waterfalls, try the local ale at one of our breweries, and enjoy our fresh local produce. There are farmers’ markets in the nearby towns of Imbil and Eumundi on certain days – we can fill you in on the details.

See the Bluff Creek Campgrounds Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Queensland Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Treghan Lodge – Gay Friendly Kerikeri B&B in New Zealand

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Treghan Lodge - Gay Friendly Kerikeri B&B in New Zealand

Gay Friendly Kerikeri B&B in New Zealand’s Bay Islands

The Treghan Luxury Lodge sits on a little more than two acres of beautiful private landscaped gardens. Located in northern New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, our gay friendly Kerikeri B&B is a special place to get away from it all. Awaken in your own personal guesthouse, knowing your self contained private space is yours and yours alone. We believe this self contained privacy to be very important in these times.

We’ve carefully considered every last detail, from the oh-so-comfortable bed linens and feather pillows to our famous, fresh-baked organic cookies. Each guesthouse includes a/c and free Wifi internet access for your comfort.

Choose from:

The Owner’s Cottage – a fantastic cottage with its own ensuite bathroom, separate lounge and kitchenette.

Birdsong Retreat or Tranquility Retreat – our luxurious, new 2 bedroom guesthouses, each with two baths and fully-equipped kitchens (with both dishwasher and washing machine).

See the Treghan Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Kerikeri Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

The World’s Best Gay Beaches – wolfyy

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The world’s best gay beaches span the globe, and some might not be in the places you’d expect! The list below includes all sorts of gay beaches, from the most popular and densely packed party spots near the biggest international gay destinations to lesser-known and secluded hangouts that only locals know about.

Ipanema – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

There’s no doubt that the gay beach in Rio de Janeiro’s hotspot of Ipanema is the world’s most talked-about gay beach. Tons of sexy Brazilian men (along with the tourists) are always taking photos with the iconic Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers) mountains in the backdrop.

gay beach in rio

The exact center of Rio’s gay beach is between Posto 8 and Posto 9. You can’t miss the enormous crowd of gay men!

Will Rogers Gay Beach – Los Angeles

Will Rogers is the most popular gay beach in greater Los Angeles. It’s another one of the most well-known gay beaches, at least among Americans. The gay area of Will Rogers is near lifeguard tower 18, There’s so much to do here, from playing volleyball (or watching other guys play volleyball) to drooling over the gorgeous lifeguards.

The Will Rogers gay beach is informally known as “Ginger Rogers Beach” and has a ton of history. The LGBT crowd has been coming here since the 40s!

See The Full List

Coastal Spanish cities, Italian islands, the coast of Croatia, all the best gay beaches in the United States and dozens more are all on wolfyy’s ultimate guide to gay beaches worldwide.

Discover all the Best Gay Beaches Around the World on wolfyy

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Snorkeling Gay El Nido in the Philippines – The Nomadic Boys

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Snorkeling Gay El Nido in the Philippines - The Nomadic Boys

Is this Paradise? Yes, it is. We’ve found it. Right here at the northern tip of Palawan Island in the Philippines: El Nido!

We came to gay El Nido during our big trip in the Philippines and ended up staying for a few weeks. It turned into a big underwater adventure – we went one time and wanted more and more. It is an underwater lover’s wet dream. It has many healthy coral reefs, underwater landscapes and an abundance of marine life with over 800 fish species. Almost every time we dipped our head into these turquoise waters it was like we were entering a whole new world – so many colors, fish and even a few turtles and rays passing by!

Snorkeling Gay El Nido

Joining one of the four famous snorkeling tours in El Nido (A, B, C or D) is the most accessible way to get a flavor of this magical underwater world: no diving experience is required, it’s fully guided and very secure.

In this article, we’ve summarised our experience with each of these four snorkeling tours of El Nido to help you pick the best one for you.

Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

Philippines Gay Travel Resources

Gay Manila, The Philippines – The Nomadic Boys

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Gay Manila, The Philippines - The Nomadic Boys

In this guide to gay Manila, we’ve set out practical safety tips and summarised the best of the city’s gay scene, top places to stay, go out and eat for you to check out.

“Be super careful in Manila boys…” was the blunt warning from our Filipino friends in London before we headed over, “…it’s crowded, polluted, too much traffic and lots of thieves everywhere!”

But in all honesty, Manila is no different to any other big city we’ve been in.

Gay Manila

Our first steps on the streets of Malate were tentative – taking our friends’ words to heart, we ensured to leave all valuables in our hotel, avoided unlit streets, and stuck to taxis to get us around. But the paranoia that we’d built up was quickly broken down. Sticking to basic common sense, it’s absolutely fine in Manila.

We ended up really enjoying the Filipino capital. It has a pretty exciting gay scene with a super friendly LGBTQ community that loves connecting with foreigners. Filipinos generally are the most affable and hospitable people we’ve ever met, which makes it so easy to quickly make local friends here. This was our favorite thing about Manila!

As the hub into the Philippines, the city makes for a pretty sweet base to start exploring the rest of this phenomenal country.

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

Gay Philippines Travel Resources

Gay Palawan – The Nomadic Boys

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Gay Palawan - The Nomadic Boys

The Philippines have occasionally been called the treasure islands of the Pacific, but if you were to ask us, we’d say that the largest gem of all can be found within gay Palawan!

As adventurers, we’re always on the lookout for the most exciting destinations to share with the LGBTQ world. So, what if we told you that Palawan is a top-of-the-line oasis where you can find the softest and whitest sand? The deepest and most mysterious caves? Mountains, covered by vast and verdant jungles? Well… It’s true! Palawan has everything that explorers could ever want from a thrilling vacation.

And while there is no primary hotspot for gay activity amongst the various islands and municipalities throughout Palawan, there are still several LGBTQ-owned businesses to be found. Also, just based on our own personal experiences from traveling across the seas to the Philippines, we have met a lot of queer folk flooding into these gorgeous islands. Filipinos are incredibly welcoming and gay friendly, many of our friends have even weighed in on why the Philippines is so gay friendly.

From our perspective, Palawan is not only a safe place for both local and foreign travelers, but it is also a must-stop, bucket list-worthy location. We want to help you plan the best possible island holiday, which is why we’ve created this all-inclusive, gay travel guide!

Full Story at The Nomadic Boys

Gay Palawan / Indonesia Travel Resources

Treghan Luxury Lodge – Gay Friendly New Zealand B&B

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Treghan Luxury Lodge - Gay Friendly New Zealand B&B

STUNNING GAY FRIENDLY NEW ZEALAND B&B

The Treghan Luxury Lodge is a quiet gay friendly New Zealand B&B which sits on a little more than two acres of beautiful private landscaped gardens. Located in northern New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, it’s a special place to get away from it all and relax. Awaken in your own personal guesthouse, knowing your space is yours and yours alone.

We’ve carefully considered every last detail, from the oh-so-comfortable bed linens and feather pillows to our famous, fresh-baked organic cookies. Each guesthouse includes a/c and free Wifi internet access for your comfort.

Choose from:

The Owner’s Cottage – a fantastic cottage with its own ensuite bathroom, separate lounge and kitchenette.

Birdsong Retreat or Tranquility Retreat – our luxurious, totally new 2 bedroom cottages, each with two baths and fully-equipped kitchens (with both dishwasher and washing machine).

All three guest accommodations are beautifully decorated and fully equipped, well kept-up, and have everything you will need for your stay. We even supply breakfast provisions (organic wherever possible) when you first arrive.

Peace and quiet is paramount at the Treghan Luxury Lodge. Our award-winning guesthouses will give you the freedom to enjoy your stay in total serenity without constant interruption. Consider your cottage your home away from home – with secluded living, wide terraces and amazing rural views.

See the Treghan Luxury Lodge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Kerikeri Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Bluff Creek Campgrounds – Gay Friendly Campground in Kenilworth, Queensland, Australia

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Bluff Creek Campgrounds - Gay Friendly Campground in Kenilworth, Queensland, Australia

SUNSHINE COAST CAMPING

Looking for the perfect friendly place to camp along Queensland’s Sunshine Coast? Bluff Creek is a simple campground in the beautiful Mary Valley on a hundred acres. Explore the natural beauty of the Mary River, and hike through bushland that is home to koalas, kangaroos and many other native animals.

We offer a number of great camping amenities:

* Hot showers
* Flushing toilets
* Swimming holes
* Bush walking trails
* A small farm shop offering local fare and camping basics.

We keep guest numbers low to allow you extra privacy and space to roam.

Our region of the Sunshine Coast offers lovely day trips – visit some gorgeous waterfalls, try the local ale at one of our breweries, and enjoy our fresh local produce. There are farmers’ markets in the nearby towns of Imbil and Eumundi on certain days – we can fill you in on the details.

See the Bluff Creek Campgrounds Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Gay Friendly Queensland Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals