Sunsets & Queer Stories: LGBTQ+ Travels Through the World’s Hidden Gems
For sapphic travellers, the real magic often lies beyond the guidebooks — in quiet places, overlooked towns, and golden-hour moments shared with someone who just gets you.
This is a love letter to the lesser-known corners of the world, where queer connection isn’t always loud — but it’s deeply felt. From slow-moving streets to secret beaches, these hidden gems offer space to breathe, reflect, and feel.
The Charm of Hidden Gems
There’s something special about the places that don’t try to impress. They welcome you gently, with stillness, softness, and surprise.
Chefchaouen, Morocco - The blue-washed walls create a dreamlike calm, perfect for couples looking to wander without crowds. Small cafés and mountaintop views invite quiet intimacy.
Luang Prabang, Laos - A mindful, slow-paced town wrapped in temples, rivers, and kindness. It may not have rainbow flags, but it holds space for peace, connection, and queer energy.
Puglia, Italy - Think lesbian-friendly beach coves, rustic rooftops, olive groves, and wine at sunset. It’s a place to be, not perform.
Packing for Slow Queer Travel
When you’re travelling off-grid, it’s not just about what you bring — it’s about how you move.
Light layers like linen sets or soft cotton — breathable, effortless, easy to dance or dream in
A well-loved notebook for letters, sketches, or stories that you may find along the way
Queer literature to read in hammocks or on hillsides — The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Stone Butch Blues, or something new
A small Pride patch, charm, or necklace — subtle, but grounding
Local Stories, Queer Eyes
Not every place will have a gay bar. But if you look, you’ll find queer presence in shared glances, in music drifting through the square, in the way someone pours your tea with care.
Ask about local LGBTQ+ culture — even in quiet places, queer lives have always existed
Support women-owned or queer-friendly businesses
Observe, feel, and trust — some places speak queer in ways words never could
You Don’t Have to Shout to Be Seen
In the right places, sapphic travellers are understood — in the silence between waves, the weight of a gaze, or the warmth of being welcomed without question.
Join a Ladies Touch Travel group trip or plan your own customised LGBTQ+ getaway.
We’ll take care of the details — you just show up and shine. ✨
