Luxury Travel Concierge, OUT Namibia – LGBT Travel, Wants You to See This Beautiful African Country Through Real Eyes

There is a particular moment that happens when someone first contacts us. It is rarely about price. It is almost never about logistics. Instead, the question usually arrives quietly, wrapped in hesitation:

“Is Namibia… safe for us?”

OUT Namibia – LGBT Travel understands why this question exists. Africa, for many LGBTQ+ travellers, has long been framed through distance, assumption, and fear of the unknown. Namibia, despite its political stability, gentle social nature, and long-standing tourism culture, has often been misunderstood simply because it is unfamiliar.

And unfamiliarity breeds caution. Our role as a luxury travel concierge is not to dismiss that caution – it is to replace it with clarity and embrace welcoming. 

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Castles, Cocktails and Caballeros: This is Madrid!

We fell in love with Spain when we first visited over a decade ago—so much so that we decided never to leave! Let us show you why on our 7 Days in Spain – Madrid, Toledo & Segovia, from September 17-23, 2026.

David will take you on a historic tour through the gorgeous city center. A gay Spanish guide will show you around the spectacular Reina Sofía gallery (home to Picasso’s iconic Guernica), and we’ll introduce you to the debaucherous delights of Chueca, the local gayborhood. There’ll also be a Spanish drag show, more city exploration, group dinners at the best restaurants, and plenty of tapas. We love our neighbors too, so there will be two day trips to nearby old-school Spanish cities—each with their own distinct personality and iconic sights, like a Roman aqueduct and medieval castles. 

Oh, and we’re easy! As in, we welcome guests from all walks of life—be they solo travelers, couples, throuples, or groups. Just like our city, we welcome everyone! So, get yourself over to our home city and let us share our love for it with you.

SPECIAL OFFER! Book by December 31 and get:

1. For solos: get a private room & pay no single supplements!

2. For couples & friends: Save $100 per person.

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Gay Seville, Granada & Córdoba: The Ultimate LGBTQ Travel Guide to Andalusia

Join us as we explore the colorful cities of Seville, Córdoba, and Granada in southern Spain. We go over Andalusia’s rich Moorish history, iconic landmarks like the Alcázar and the Alhambra, the LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere, and the best neighborhoods, nightlife, and travel tips for queer travelers. So if you’re planning a trip to southern Spain or looking for LGBTQ-friendly travel inspiration, this episode has it covered.

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Italian Vistas, Spanish Sunsets and French Kisses on the Mediterranean

Spain, France, and Italy! Now that’s a threesome we can get into. And that’s exactly what you’ll get on our upcoming 7 Days in Spain, France & Italy Cruise, happening June 21-28, 2026. We’ve been teaming up with Virgin Voyages for the last three years on cruises around the Mediterranean, and this year we're set to top ourselves—quite the feat. This time, we’ll be sailing straight from Barcelona to Civitavecchia—the gateway to Rome—then on to Italy’s scenic Tuscany for the first time ever, before revisiting the glamorous French Riviera city of Cannes. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with an overnighter in Ibiza, a gorgeous Spanish island known for its beaches and spicy nightlife. 

In our gay group, you’ll be treated to group dinners, shore excursions, and our fabulous company at all of the onboard shows and themed parties. So pack your bags—you’ve pulled!

SPECIAL OFFER!

1. For solo travelers: join for just $2,065 for a private cabin. Just 3 cabins left.

2. For couples & friends: book a Sea Terrace cabin by December 23 and save 10%. That’s $465 in savings and works out to just $2,288 per person (double occupancy). Hurry, the discount ends tomorrow and prices will go up!

Because the Night Belongs to Us – LGBTQ+ Bar Crawl & Nightlife Itineraries for Major Cities in Europe

When it comes to nightlife, to be gay is to strike gold. If there’s a silver lining that’s manifested after years of persecution—where we’ve had to build our own spaces to safely be ourselves—it’s that we’ve utterly perfected the fine art of the gay bar. What’s more, they are reassuringly similar the world over, making them familiar safe havens for LGBTQ+ travelers to retreat to between sightseeing escapades in any big city.

It’s almost mandatory to at least dip your toes into the local gay scene when traveling, but if you want to go all in (or “balls to the wall,” as they say in the UK—not to be taken literally), a well-organized gay bar crawl is what you need. Well, as much as any plan that involves herding tipsy gays between bars can be considered “well-organized”!

Presenting ready-made bar crawls and LGBTQ nightlife itineraries in five of the world’s most iconic gay neighborhoods in the best gay nightlife cities in Europe—followed up by some advice on DIY-ing your own nightlife adventure, wherever your tipsy travels might take you!