Cover LGBTQIA-friendly and all-inclusive resort, Nay Palad (Photo: Instagram)
LGBTQIA-friendly and all-inclusive resort, Nay Palad (Photo: Instagram)
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Looking to unwind with a warm and welcoming community? These LGBTQIA-friendly places allow anyone and everyone to just be themselves
When going on vacation, the people you spend time with are just as important as your travel essentials. Thankfully, the Philippines is one of Asia’s most inclusive and LGBTQIA-friendly countries. Whether you’re backpacking through La Union, Siargao, and Boracay alone, with your friends, or with strangers, having a haven you can call home makes the experience much more memorable. So, if you’re in the area, check out these three establishments that are inviting, welcoming, and accepting to the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Sora Elyu, La Union
A three-storey hostel sitting atop a hill overlooking the West Philippine Sea, Sora Elyu hosts regular rooftop parties for its guests. With a panoramic view of the ocean, frequent open mic nights and live music, you can enjoy the company of your fellow travellers with a cocktail in hand under the sunset.
They also have a month-long celebration of pride, during which proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community dance on the roof deck—even through a thunderstorm. The lively community they’ve built includes everyone from all walks of life and all genders, fully embracing the spirit of kinship.
Rainbow Cafe and Lounge, Boracay
A hidden gem located at Station Two, the Rainbow Cafe and Lounge is where the celebration of gay pride is expressed through its vibrant community. With drag shows every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and acoustic nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays, your dinner experience will indeed be filled with fun and excitement. They also pride themselves on being the first and only restaurant in Boracay dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a safe space where freedom and diversity are celebrated unabashedly.
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Anywhere in Siargao
An oasis for every traveller, Siargao is open to everyone. You’ll be welcomed with open arms and a smile everywhere you go. You’ll rarely go alone, whether you’re out catching some waves or crawling pubs while exploring the nightlife. Each bar, restaurant and resort is also very inclusive to the LGBTQIA+ community—equipped with gender-neutral bathrooms and frequent Pride Month-related events.
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