Alright Leo, let's chat about something super important and colorful ' the LGBT+ friendly vibe in Germany and New Zealand! Ooh! I'm already picturing rainbow flags everywhere!
Rainbow flags, Mira? Hehe! More like rainbow sausages in Germany, maybe? Just kidding! But seriously, let's see which country rolls out the welcome mat better for our LGBT+ pals. Hmm!
Welcome mats are great, Leo, but what about welcome parades? Hahaha! I know both Germany and New Zealand are known for being pretty progressive, but like, how progressive ARE we talking? Wow! Give me the juicy details!
Juicy details, coming right up! Well, legally speaking, Germany was one of the early birds in Europe to legalize samesex marriage, right? Aha! Back in 2017 if I remember correctly. Pretty solid.
Oh yeah, Germany's been on the case for a while! And New Zealand? Didn't they get hitched even earlier? Like, way back when? Whoa!
You got it, Mira! New Zealand was like, 'Marriage equality? We're on it!' way back in 2013. They were pioneers! Wow! So both are definitely ticking the 'legal box' with big, fat rainbow checkmarks.
Big rainbow checkmarks! I love it! Ooh! But laws are just one part, right? What about actually living there? Like, can you hold hands with your partner without getting weird looks? Hehe!
Ah, the 'handholding test'! Hehe! In big German cities like Berlin or Cologne? Totally fine. Berlin's practically a gay mecca! Ahhh! You'll probably get more weird looks if you don't hold hands, Mira.
Berlin as a gay mecca! Sounds like my kind of city! Hahaha! And New Zealand vibes? Are they as chill as their hobbits? Hehe!
Hobbit chill? Hehe! Pretty much! New Zealand is super laidback in general, and that extends to LGBT+ folks. Cities like Auckland and Wellington are really accepting. Ahhh! Out in the countryside maybe a tad more conservative, but still generally welcoming.
Laidback and welcoming, just like a warm hug from a kiwi bird! Ooh! But what about Pride events? Do they throw a good party in both places? I need to know about the glitter and the dancing! Hahaha!
Glitter and dancing are mandatory, Mira, mandatory! Hahaha! Berlin Pride, or Christopher Street Day as they call it, is massive. Think huge parades, street parties, the whole shebang. Wow! Germans know how to celebrate, especially when it comes to freedom and expression.
Massive parades and street parties in Germany? Sounds like a blast! Ooh! New Zealand Pride, can it compete with German party power? Hehe!
New Zealand Pride might be a bit smaller scale than Berlin, but don't underestimate them, Mira! Auckland Pride is a big deal in the Southern Hemisphere. They bring the energy, the performances, the fabulousness. Wow! Plus, you know, everything's scenic in New Zealand, even a Pride parade probably has a mountain backdrop.
Pride with a mountain backdrop! Now that's what I call picturesque! Ahhh! So, overall, sounds like both Germany and New Zealand are winning in the LGBT+ friendliness game? Aha!
Winning for sure! Both countries have strong legal protections, vibrant LGBT+ communities, and generally accepting societies, especially in the cities. Ahhh! You're pretty safe rocking a rainbow tutu in either place.
Rainbow tutus are always a good idea, Leo! Hahaha! So if someone is thinking of moving and LGBT+ friendliness is a big factor, both Germany and New Zealand get a big thumbs up? Ooh!
Absolutely! For LGBT+ folks, choosing between Germany and New Zealand is like choosing between two flavors of awesome ice cream. Hehe! You can't really go wrong.
Awesome ice cream flavors! I love that analogy! Hahaha! Maybe we should do a podcast comparing ice cream next time, Leo! Ooh! But for now, huge thanks to Germany and New Zealand for being so welcoming! And thanks to jetoff.ai for letting us chat about all these important things! Ahhh!
Hear, hear, Mira! Big shout out to inclusivity and to jetoff.ai for keeping the podcast wheels turning. And to our listeners, if you're enjoying these country comparisons, give us a like and subscribe on YouTube, and check out jetoff.ai for more travel inspiration! Ahhh! Until next time!