Asia Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

Prices are higher in the north and lower in the south. Although costs of living are rising all across the region, the rough rule of thumb is that the farther south you go in Asia, the cheaper things become.
Watch the differing rainy seasons. Rainy seasons and monsoonal cycles can mean full-on deluges in Asia. From northern Vietnam to Japan, typhoon season lasts from mid-summer to late October. India’s monsoon season ends in October too, but in Southeast Asia, most rains fall between October and February.
Use West Coast gateways. The cheapest tickets to Asia typically are out of San Francisco and L.A., so pricing tickets from these two cities—even if you have to buy separate airfare to get there—could save hundreds of dollars.
Watch your same-sex public displays of affection. Even heterosexual Asians, especially older generations, refrain from public contact.
Nudity is a no-no. Asians are conservative when it comes to showing off their bodies in public. You'll be hard pressed to find nude beaches—even in clandestine areas.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Asia

From the days of Marco Polo, Asia has attracted foreigners with its mysterious allure and ancient cultures, and today it’s the most dynamic and rapidly changing region on the globe. From the wind-swept steppes of Mongolia to the teeming jungles of Indonesia, gay travel in Asia offers a world of experiences. China is becoming a major tourist destination with thriving cities reaching toward the sky, while Southeast Asia is home to thousands of islands where life inches by a day at a time. Read More

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Jim Thompson's House

On a small soi off Rama I Rd., near the National Stadium BTS
6 Soi Kasemsan
Bangkok, Thailand

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American architect Jim Thompson settled in Bangkok after World War II where he worked for... Read More

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