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Before Barcelona, before Madrid — Málaga was our introduction to queer Spain. A guide to the city's low-key gay scene, from the Plaza de la Merced bars to La Malagueta beach.
We spent a winter living in Albania's ancient port city. Here's our honest guide to Durrës for queer remote workers — costs, safety, where to live, and why it works best as Tirana's quieter coastal neighbor.
Slovenia was the first post-communist country in Europe to win full marriage and adoption equality — and its capital wears that confidence lightly. Here's an honest, researched guide to queer Ljubljana, from two travelers who haven't made it there yet.
Zagreb has the most established LGBTQ+ scene in the former Yugoslavia — and unlike most of the region, the legal framework actually has your back. Here's what to know before you go.
North Macedonia's capital is on our list — and after four years in the Balkans, we've done the homework. Here's what LGBTQ+ travelers should know about Skopje before they go.
Albania's annual Pride parade marches on May 23 in Tirana. As a gay couple living here right now, we're watching the countdown with more than a little personal investment.
We tested it in 2014, did a full year in 2015, got married, bought a house, ran vacation rentals through COVID, sold everything, and left in January 2022. Four years later, here's the honest accounting.
