by Mike Gladwin | Sep 22, 2025
Brazil has strong legal protections in major areas: same-sex marriage has been legal since 2013, and courts have extended protections against discrimination. Big cities (especially São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) have vibrant queer scenes and world-famous Pride events....
by Mike Gladwin | Sep 22, 2025
In June 2024, Namibia’s High Court decriminalised consensual same-sex activity. There is no recognition of same-sex marriage, and social attitudes vary—cities and lodges serving international travellers feel easier; rural areas are conservative. We travel with...
by Mike Gladwin | Sep 22, 2025
Same-sex relationships are not criminalised in Rwanda, but there is no legal recognition of same-sex unions and no explicit anti-discrimination law for sexual orientation. Social attitudes range from discreetly accepting in Kigali to conservative in rural areas. We...
by Mike Gladwin | Sep 22, 2025
Nationally, same-sex intimacy is criminalised and there’s no recognition of same-sex unions. We therefore travel with discretion, avoid public displays of affection, and brief the group on privacy (incl. social media/apps). In and around Victoria Falls/Livingstone,...
by Mike Gladwin | Sep 22, 2025
Argentina is one of Latin America’s most progressive countries for LGBTQ+ rights: same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010, and Argentina has a landmark Gender Identity Law allowing self-identification. Major cities (especially Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Córdoba) host...
