There's empowerment in Denmark

Jan. 19 2019

by Saverio

A Portuguese guy who ended up in Denmark in 2005, André is still living in Copenhagen and he's loving it. As a gay man, he really thinks Copenhagen is one of the best places on earth to live, and that's exactly why he became a host. mister&b offered him the opportunity to share his passion for the city with LGBTQ+ travelers. Like André, create long-term friendships and memories by becoming a misterb&b host. 

What does hosting for the LGBTQ+ community mean to you and why did you become a host?

Being a gay single traveler myself, I know how important it is to feel safe, and at the same time, explore a city with the eyes of a local. misterb&b empowers us as a community by offering the opportunity to give a safe and fun experience to fellow LGBTQ+ travelers. 

What is your level of interaction with your guests: do you hang out with them, do you show them around?

I hang out with them as much as I can. I don't always have the time to show them around because of my job, but at least I try to hang out with them and/or introduce them to some of my friends.

In your opinion what attracts guests to your city?

Copenhagen is known for being one of the best cities in the world to live in. I think its architecture and green lifestyle attracts a lot of people. Also being such a liberal and LGBTQ+ friendly city is an upside which shouldn’t be underestimated. Come visit and experience it for yourself!

Do you keep in touch with your guests or have any of them come back to stay with you again?

I do keep in touch with most of them, and I have paid them visits in their respective countries. It all depends, of course, on how well you get along during their stay.

Give us 3 reasons why you recommend hosting on misterb&b

It is empowering for the LGBTQ+ community - it gives us the chance to look out for each other, you get to hang out with locals while traveling, and finally you can also make new friends.

Why should a guest stay with you?

My apartment is located in the city ceter, with easy access either by walking, cycling or taking the public transportation. It is big enough to host single travelers or couples, without feeling too cramped, so you can always have "me time" if that's what you need. I also have a good network in the city, so I can take you out to explore the LGBTQ+ scene like a local, invite you to hang out with my friends, and have a good memory for your stay. ●

Thinking of visiting Copenhagen? Check out our Travel Guide and Gay Tips for this great gay city!