This is the second part of my personal rating of gay friendly countries around the world. In this post I wanted to focus on the rating of gay friendly counties in which I haven’t visited yet. Also I listed some up and coming gay friendly countries that have the potential to becoming future gay friendly destinations.

Gay Friendly Countries yet to Travel

This is an opinion based rating of the most gay friendly countries in the world that I have yet to visit. All countries have acceptance towards gays but some still need a little work!

My Top 5

1. Iceland

Of all the countries that are gay friendly, I would say that I want to visit Iceland the most. Reykjavík is the nation’s capital and home to the nations gay bars and clubs which actually are quite visible. Iceland is on par with other Scandinavian countries and one of the most progressive in the world with all rights given to gays as for straights. Iceland also is the country of ice and fire and is known for exploring its mountains, volcanoes, glaciers and awe-inspiring landscapes.

2. Denmark

Denmark is another very gay friendly country in the Scandinavian region. Like Iceland and Sweden all rights are given to Denmark except for donating blood for men who have sex with men. The capital, Copenhagen, is where you’ll find the gay scene and the more progressive attitudes even though almost all of Denmark has a liberal attitude. Denmark is known for its sense of design, architecture, its well-kept heritage and for the many islands that make Denmark visually striking.

3. Norway

Norway is both a beautiful country and one of the most gay friendly countries in the world. Like all Nordic countries Norway has advanced laws giving full rights to gay as they would to straights. The capital, Olso, is where you’ll find the majority of the gay scene and is the most liberal city in Norway. Majority of tourists come to hike or see the wonderful fjords as well as see the wildlife and the many little cities that lie in the valleys.

4. New Zealand

Far down south lies the land with some of the most iconic scenery. New Zealand, like Australia, is one of the most gay friendly countries in the world and gives almost every right to gays as it would to heterosexuals. Tourists should come to New Zealand if they love rolling hills, mountains, fjords, sheep, and some of the most dramatic scenery known to man. I hope to come by a cruise to see some of the fjords and explore the surrounding waters.

5. Australia

Just west of New Zealand lies the land down under and is known to be one of the most livable country in the world as well as one of the most gay friendly. Like New Zealand, Australia has very progressive laws and gives almost every right to gays as straights. The population also has a very positive view towards homosexuality. Australia is vast and after exploring the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, etc, many tourists head to Australia’s outdoors like the Great Barrier Reef or the Outback.