A warm welcome awaits the Gay traveller in the land of smiles.Gay & Lesbian Travel in Asia
Asia is a vast continent and attitude towards homosexuality does vary from countried such as Thailand that are accepting of it to places like Singapore which legislate to make homosexual acts a crime.
However, you should have no concerns as a lesbian or gay travelling in Asia as the reality is that it is a welcoming place, regardless of your race or sexual orientation.
In addition to this, you will find that there are many tour companies and resports that are geared up to cater for lesbian and gay tourists alongside heterosexuals.
In general Asians do not feel comfortable with displays of public affection between couples. Modesty is the rule in Asia. This applies equally to heterosexuals as it does to gays and lesbians. So you will find that you can just relax, observe local etiquettes and enjoy your vacation.
If you are planning your trip to Asia and want to find out more about gay & lesbian issues in Asia then the following websites might be useful to you:
Fridae - a social networking site for gay Asians
Utopia Asia - a free web portal providing information on gay & lesbian issues in Asian countries
Sticky Rice - information on gay Asia
Hong Kong Gay Asian Male - an informative guide to gay life and issues in Hong Kong
Please note that LatASIA has no connection with these websites and is not responsible for content. The links are provided for your convenience only and you use them entirely at your own risk.
HIV/AIDS: Please remember that some Asian countries have a high occurence of HIV/AIDS amongst men and woman. Choosing safer sex for you and your partner greatly reduces the risk of contracting STDs including HIV.
If your planning on 'going in', make sure that you wear a condom!