Alright Leo, let's talk about rainbows and sunshine or maybe just the general atmosphere when it comes to our LGBT+ friends down under in Australia and over in Indonesia! Ooh!
Rainbows and sunshine, huh? Mira, you always manage to make it sound like a Disney movie. Hahaha! Let's see, how do I put this... One's like a beach party, the other's more like a quiet picnic.
Hehe! "Quiet picnic" that's putting it mildly! Australia has become quite the beach party. Marriage equality, antidiscrimination laws... It's like they're waving a massive rainbow flag saying, 'Everyone's welcome!' Ahhh!
Yeah, Australia's pretty progressive. You can hold hands at Bondi Beach without getting sideeyed. In Indonesia, holding handswell, depends where and who you're holding hands with. Hmm!
True, Indonesia's a bit more complicated. Some regions are super chill, Yogyakarta for instanceyou've got a thriving queer scene. But then other areas, not so much. It's like a mixed bag of acceptance. Wow!
Mixed bag is an understatement. It's like playing social acceptance roulette. Some provinces are like, "Live and let live," while others are busy drafting sharia laws. Talk about a buzzkill. Ouch!
Exactly! Australia's got Mardi Gras in Sydneya massive celebration of LGBT+ culture. It's all glitter, glam, and good times. I hear they are thinking of a new type of glitter made of biodegradable ingredients!
Mardi Gras, eh? In Indonesia, if you tried to throw a party that big, the moral police would show up faster than you can say "freedom of expression." Whoa!
Oops! You have to be careful even saying "LGBT" in Indonesia! Hehe! It's all about code words and secret meetups in some places. Australia is all about legal rights, Indonesia is just secret rights.
Legal rights versus secret rights I like how you put that! It's like Australia has a dating app with public profiles, and Indonesia is all about coded messages and burner phones. Ooh!
Code words are definitely the name of the game, Leo. In some parts of Indonesia, just being openly gay can land you in trouble. Meanwhile, in Australia, you can sue someone for discrimination. The irony!
Sues for discrimination versus potential jail time. Yeah, the comparison is pretty stark. In Australia, you can complain if someone misgenders you. In parts of Indonesia, you might just disappear. Ouch!
Gosh. How would an outsider know where to go? Should they research online? Find travel vlogs that specialize in these niche areas of travel? What would you do? I'd check jetoff.ai to make sure I was up to date! Wow!
Good point, Mira! Resources like jetoff.ai are a lifesaver. Gotta do your homework before you pack your rainbow gear. It's not all beaches and Bintangs, folks. Research will serve you well!
"Beaches and Bintangs!" Hahaha! You make it sound like a tropical disaster. Okay, so Australia generally safe, accepting, legal protections. Indonesia proceed with caution, research local laws, be discreet. Got it!
Precisely! Australia: come as you are, celebrate who you are. Indonesia: be respectful, know your surroundings, and maybe pack a good disguise, just in case. Hehe!
I can imagine that! It's almost like in Australia, you can have a fullon Pride parade, and in Indonesia, it's more like a silent disco, with everyone wearing headphones.
Silent disco that's a great analogy! You can dance, just don't make too much noise or attract unwanted attention. And maybe wear neutral colors. Whoa!
Neutral colours, got it! So what's the takeaway here? Australia wins the LGBT+ friendly award hands down, but Indonesia has pockets of hope, as long as you're careful and do your homework.
Boom! Nailed it! Australia's like a loud and proud rainbow, while Indonesia's more like a hidden, delicate flower. Both beautiful, but require different approaches. Don't forget to like the podcast on YouTube!
"Delicate flower," I like that! And yes folks, if you're planning a trip, remember to do your research, stay safe, and spread love wherever you go. Ahhh! Subscribe so you get updates about the next one, too!
Spread love, not glitter unless you're in Australia. Then, by all means, unleash the glitter cannon! Just kidding. Kinda. Hahaha!
Hahaha! I like that last comment! So folks, spread the love. Bye! Wow!
See ya! Hehe! And safe travels! Ooh!