Indonesia Passes Code That Bans Sex Outside of Marriage. Tourists Beware!
Lawmakers in Indonesia passed a new criminal code this Tuesday that criminalizes sex outside of marriage. Punishment for violations of…
Japan Continues Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
It’s two steps backward and one step forward for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community as a court in Tokyo ruled last week…
Singapore Decriminalizes Gay Sex, but Says No to Marriage Equality
According to the Los Angeles Times, in a televised address recently, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced his intention…
June Chua, Helping Transgender Singapore
June Chua is a transgender Singaporean activist, community icon, and founder of The T Project, Singapore’s first housing service for…
Judge in Japan Rules Same-Sex Marriage Needs to be Allowed
In a historic moment for equality, the Sapporo District Court in Japan declared that sexuality, like race and gender, isn’t…
Shanghai Pride Shuts Down After 12 Years
The South China Morning Post has reported that the organization that puts on Shanghai’s long-running pride celebration has declared that…
Taiwan to Host the World’s Only Pride Parade During Pride Month in 2020
This month is Pride month. However, because of the global coronavirus outbreak, almost every single pride celebration around the world…
Singapore Upholds Ban on Same Sex Relationships
Today, the High Court of Singapore upheld the controversial article 377A of the constitution, which states that same-sex relationships (pertaining…
Housing Discrimination Against Gay Couples Deemed Unconstitutional in Hong Kong
According to the South China Morning Post, a Judge in Hong Kong just deemed it unconstitutional for the government to…
Guesthouse in Bali Under Investigation for Marketing Itself as Gay
A guesthouse in Bali has come under intense scrutiny after people complained that it is marketing itself to the gay…
Indonesia to Vote on New Laws To Make Gay Sex Illegal
Going along with the global trend of reverting to conservatism, Indonesia, the world’s largest muslim nation, will most likely vote…
Hong Kong Reverses Decision Banning Cathay Pacific Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple!
On Monday, a new ad campaign from Cathay Pacific titled “Move Beyond” was meant to showcase the airline’s dedication and…
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Today, in a groundbreaking ruling, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage! The country of almost…
3 Rooftop Bars in Bangkok, Thailand for High-Altitude Fun
With no focused downtown in Bangkok, Thailand, skyscrapers have sprung up in every direction creating a unique panorama. Unlike The…
LGBT Community Fires Back After Malaysian Government Says They Don’t Exist
Last week, a Malaysian tourism minister denied that anyone in his country was gay. The world was shocked by the…
New Legislation in Taiwan Would Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Taiwan’s government is proposing a new law to allow same-sex marriage. Back in November, the people of the self-governing island…
GagaOOLala Founder and Gay Right’s Activist Named an Innovator of the Year
The World Economic Forum in Davos has come to a close, and out of the numerous companies and innovators being…
Chiba Becomes First Japanese City to Grant Same-Sex ‘Common-Law’ Marriages
Chiba has become the first city in Japan to grant certificates recognizing “the partnerships of sexual minority and common-law couples.”…
The Hot Springs of Japan
Thanks to the plentiful volcanic activity in the country, Japan has a very active geological landscape, with thousands of hot…
India’s Largest Mental Health Organization Says Homosexuality is Normal
While consensual gay sex may still be criminalized in India, the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) has declared that homosexuality is…
Here’s Why Your Next Cruise Should Take You Down the Mekong River
Are you ready for a cruise on the Mekong River? Southeast Asia is a place of incredible contradictions. Urban megalopolises…
Watch: Viral Video Showcases Gay-Accepting Chinese Families for Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year in China sees more than 700 million migrant workers returning home to celebrate with their families,…
Philippine’s President Supports Gay and Lesbian Marriage
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is indeed for same-sex marriage, a show of support that goes against the…
Opening Sequence of Thai Teen Show is Filled with Same-Sex Kisses and Drama
A new Thai TV called “Make it Right” has one of the most amazing opening sequences ever, and it features…
Gay Travel: Luang Prabang, Laos
It’s not often I stand in the middle of a sprawling enclosure in the jungle, tossing buckets of smashed fruits…
Gay Travel: Taipei & Tainan
Not so long ago, the label “Made in Taiwan” inferred mass-produced products that were made quickly, sold cheaply, and exported…
High Court in Hong Kong Rejects Visa Bid for Lesbian Spouse
A lesbian in Hong Kong lost a legal bid that took on the Immigration Department that denied her a visa for…
Indonesia Classifies Homosexuality as a Mental Disorder
Indonesia’s psychiatric body has classified homosexuality and gender dysphoria as a mental disorder, and listing it as something that can…
Belmond’s Orcaella Cruise Through Burma
Dreamy and surreal, we drift in a hot air balloon over the fabled Plains of Bagan where, as far as…
Gay Marriage Ban Lifted in Vietnam
Same-sex couples may still not have the right to get legally married in Vietnam, but the country recently lifted a…