This Map Shows Which Countries Still Haven't Legalized Same-Sex Marriage

It’s pride month. Regardless of your race, gender, or sexual orientation, it’s a time to celebrate diversity and cultural values – how culture trippy is that?

In a month devoted entirely to celebrate equal-rights, development and just being proud of who you are, there’s oodles to celebrate in terms of LGBTQ rights. Ireland has an openly gay prime minister, Luxembourg has a first husband, and just the other day, Germany said yes to same-sex marriage. That’s progression, right?

So far, there are exactly 23 countries around the world that have legalised same-sex marriage. However, in 75 other sovereign nations, marriage between LGBTQ couples is still illegal, and in eight of them, homosexuality is still punishable by death.

The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA)recognises this struggle, and every year releases a report that showcases the human rights of LGBTQ individuals around the globe.

A staggering 40% of the world’s population still live in countries where people can be prosecuted on the basis of their sexual orientation, and more than 400 million, reside in a state where being gay is punishable by death.

It looks like there’s still a little more work to be done.
Love maps? This one shows Europe according to Europeans!

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.