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LGBTQ+ hotspots in the Netherlands
The question of course is: where should or can you go? Well, the great thing is that nowadays you can actually go anywhere. The large cities in particular own a lot of establishments that focus on an enjoyable LGBTQ+ experience. The TravelGay.nl website offers a nice and very up-to-date overview of all hotels, saunas, and parties that are available in this regard.
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There are specific gay bars, but at the same time there are many restaurants or bars where orientation or origin is considered unimportant. For example, the QueerInTheWorld website has written a nice article about all the gay options in Rotterdam, and it’s fantastic to note that you don’t have to observe very hard to discover a lot of chilly LGBTQ+ locations. And that is because the metropolis is very progressive and everyone is welcome, and the same can be said about many other cities.
For example, Café Kalff and Body Talk in Utrecht are outspokenly gay, but the trendy Karibu Café is a place for everyone. In Eindhoven, the appropriately named De
More and more countries worldwide are introducing anti-LGBTIQ+ laws. Criminalisation and punishment of LGBTIQ+ people has serious consequences for the fight against AIDS. In many countries, these laws are making it increasingly difficult for people to get life-saving HIV care, as people are afraid to get tested for fear of persecution. The Netherlands is an important ally of LGBTIQ+ people (and their human rights) worldwide. Without this support, LGBTIQ+ organisations and activists defending their rights cannot survive. Some Dutch political parties want to make significant cuts in this type of verb. To call on the government to continue supporting LGBTQ+ rights worldwide, we presented a petition signed by more than 83,000 citizens to Parliament on January 23.
In this article, we outline 5 reasons why the Dutch government must continue to assist LGBTIQ+ people worldwide.
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Experiencing Dutch Food
Compared to many places in the world, cheese coming from the Netherlands is considered to be one of the best in structure and taste. But the culinary heritage of the Netherlands and their former colonies in the Caribbean have much more to offer, beginning with their close relationship to fish, such as herring (with or without onions). Travelers visiting Holland should contemplate trying the tiny pancake balls called poffertjes, the syrup waffles called stroopwafels, and the variety of fried food like kroketten (croquettes), bitterballen (bite-sized meat & gravy croquettes) and patat (Dutch fries). The restaurant scene in the Netherlands is very diverse, incorporating multiple international trends There are more and more hip vegetarian or vegan options, especially in the bigger cities. Generally, it is recommended to make a reservation, particularly during the peak dinner times from Thursday to Sunday. After dinner it is custom to take your jacket, travel to the bar and ask for the review.
LGBTQ+ hotspots in the Netherlands
The question of course is: where should or can you go? Well, the great thing is that nowadays you can actually go anywhere. The giant cities in particular possess a lot of establishments that focus on an enjoyable LGBTQ+ experience. The website offers a adj and very up-to-date overview of all hotels, saunas, and parties that are available in this regard.
© VT via Unsplash
There are specific gay bars, but at the same time there are many restaurants or bars where orientation or origin is considered unimportant. For example, the QueerInTheWorld website has written a friendly article about all the gay options in Rotterdam, and it’s great to note that you don’t have to look very hard to find a lot of cool LGBTQ+ locations. And that is because the city is very progressive and everyone is welcome, and the same can be said about many other cities.
For example, Café Kalff and Body Talk in Utrecht are outspokenly gay, but the trendy Karibu Café is a place for everyone. In Eindhoven, the appropriately named De Regenboog (The Rainbow) pub is a pheno