Bali gay friendly
“The Island of the Gods!”…
And in our humble opinion: “The Island of the Gays”!
Bali is the quintessential tropical island getaway lofty up on most travelers' bucket lists, particularly amongst those of us inspired by the Julia Roberts movie, “Eat, Pray, Love”. Surprisingly, Bali has historically been quite a accepted gay haven in Asia: remember this is part of Indonesia, a land that has over the years become increasingly more homophobic.
Bali stands strong in the face of this rising tide of hatred toward our LGBTQ people in Indonesia thanks to its unique Hindu heritage and the diverse international community across the island.
For LGBTQ travelers, Bali offers a tropical paradise, gorgeous beaches, world-class restaurants, plenty of welcoming queer hotels, and an entire strip of lively homosexual hangouts in Seminyak. We've put all of this right here in our lengthy gay travel instruction to Bali based on our first-hand experience.
Heads up: We just wanted to let you understand that this post contains affiliate links. That means if you book something through one of those links, we'll get a small commission, at no extra cos Contrary to popular faith, being gay in Bali is not only accepted but in some ways, celebrated. With an influx of gay-friendly bars and hotels causing a stir from the coast of Seminyak to the cultural hub of Ubud, creature an LGBT+ traveller in Bali has never been easier. I understand this may be surprising to some, considering Indonesia is the most populous Muslim nation in the earth. However, what with the predominant Hindu influence and tourism hitting an all-time high, Bali has a far more relaxed attitude relative to other parts of Indonesia. In short, the aptly named ‘Island of the Gods’ is proud to welcome all travellers. We recently spent a lot of time in Bali, and we can surely verify that this famous travel destination is worth all the hype. From magnificent mountains to rugged coastlines, and majestic waterfalls to smouldering volcanoes, the abundant Balinese nature is unlike anywhere else we’ve been. Combine this with the rich and vibrant Balinese culture, and you have everything you need to have a truly fantastic time. In this travel guide, we outline all the best places to go in Bali as an LGBT+ traveller. You&rsqu . .