Fishman / ullstein bild via Getty Imagesĭenmark was the first country in the world to recognize same-sex partnerships back in 1989, and the Scandinavian country officially legalized same-sex marriage in 2012. Canada is also home to Vancouver and Toronto, two of the world’s best cities for expats, according to a recent report. George Rose / Getty ImagesĪmerica’s northern neighbor legalized same-sex marriage back in 2005, and the country’s new prime minister is openly LGBTQ-friendly. Canada The city skyline and Coal Harbour is viewed in this photo taken from Stanley Park on June 30, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It ranked #4 on Gallup’s 2015 list of “ Top Places for Gay People to Live,' #23 on HSBC’s ranking of best countries for expats and is known for its delicious cuisine. In 2003, Belgium became the second country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Jeff Overs / BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images Belgium The skyline of central Brussels, Belgium.

It’s also the home to more than 30 national parks, the beautiful city of Buenos Aires and tango.

Maciej Luczniewski / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesĪrgentina legalized same-sex marriage back in 2010, becoming the first country in Latin America to do so. Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 24, 2016.