Author: Saf Dogan
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Discover Montreal: The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Travel Guide
Montreal is Canada’s most exciting, eclectic, and European-inspired city, where queer culture is not just tolerated but embraced. With its mix of old-world charm and cutting-edge nightlife, this city is a haven for LGBTQ+ travelers looking for rich history, sex-positive spaces, and a party scene that rivals the best in…
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Discover Berlin: The LGBTQ+ Capital of Europe
Berlin is a city like no other—a wild mix of history, counterculture, and unapologetic queerness. It’s a place where hedonism meets intellect, where the scars of the past sit side by side with one of the most liberated LGBTQ+ scenes in the world. Whether you’re here for the nightlife, the…
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The Ultimate Guide to Gay Nightlife & Culture in Bangkok
(Updated with my firsthand experience from March 2024!) Bangkok is an absolute queer playground—a wild mix of neon-lit nightlife, luxurious gay saunas, incredible street food, and stunning temples. It’s hands down one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in Asia, and after spending time here in March 2024, I can say…
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Your Essential Guide to Athens’ LGBTQ+ Scene
The Ultimate Athens Gay & Queer Travel Guide Greece’s historic capital isn’t just a city of ancient ruins and mythology—it’s also an exciting, lively destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. Athens has a growing queer scene, buzzing nightlife, and welcoming locals, all set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop. Whether you’re here for…
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Become a “Travel Power Couple”: A Guide to Maximizing Rewards Together
Traveling as a couple can be an incredible experience, but if you and your partner strategize correctly, it can also be an opportunity to maximize points, perks, and elite statuses to make your trips smoother and more luxurious. By strategically enrolling in premium credit card programs and loyalty schemes, you…
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America’s Best Kept GAY Secret: Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors
Fort Lauderdale & Wilton Manors Gay Travel Guide: Beaches, Bars & Pride Tips Discover why Fort Lauderdale is one of America’s top gay travel destinations—beaches, nightlife, LGBTQ events & more in this queer-friendly Florida gem.
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İzmir Region Gay Travel Guide
Last Updated: October 2024 About Izmir İzmir is Turkey’s 3rd largest city with over 5 million inhabitants and it has excellent direct flight connections to all of Europe and the surrounding region. İzmir is also one of the most liberal cities of Turkey as well. Historically, until the WW1 and…
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Unique Horn: A Turkish Drag Queen in Barcelona
With Turkey’s political situation worsening for LGBTI+ people and hate speeches from politicians becoming a daily occurrence, I felt the need to change my life and be true to myself. Watch our video interview with Unique Horn on the Proud Passport YouTube channel here:
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Capital One Venture X – This Card Pays You To Travel
If you’re a US-based traveler and in the market for a new credit card, you could make your next trip for FREE. Capital One Venture X comes with a generous 100k welcome bonus, and an annual fee that you FULLY GET BACK through travel credits. So the card really pays…
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Plan The Perfect Gay Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide
Traveling is an enriching experience that broadens our horizons and connects us with new cultures. For the LGBTQ+ community, traveling can also be about finding welcoming spaces and creating lasting memories. At As the creator of ProudPassport.com, I’m dedicated to helping you plan the perfect gay-friendly getaway. Here’s your comprehensive…
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The Ultimate Istanbul Gay Travel Guide: LGBTQ+ Bars, Saunas, & Cultural Tips
(Updated November 2025) CONGRATS, you’ve found the most detailed gay travel guide for Istanbul on the internet that is BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCES, so better bookmark it, if you’re planning a trip to this magnificent city. These are recommendations based on the real life experiences of Saf Dogan, the creator…
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Cappadocia Gay Travel Guide
Originally Published: May 2018 – Updated October 2024 Cover Photo by: Ufuk Sarisen Why Cappadocia My boyfriend Doug and I spent 3 incredible days in Cappadocia in May 2018. We squeezed it into our 9-day trip that included 2 days of Istanbul (so that I could show him around and…
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