Author: Lindsey

Hi, I’m Lindsey 👋 I’ve traveled to all 50 US states and 25 countries. I've written about travel for sites like AFAR, Fodor's, and Condé Nast Traveler. Now, I help LGBTQ travelers like you research and plan bucket-list outdoor adventures. My book, (Out) On the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel, is coming out soon. Sign up for the mailing list to get early notice (+ amazing freebies just for subscribers).

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A Local’s Guide to Lake Onteora Trails in Kingston NY
ByLindsey 11/25/202308/12/2024

Lake Onteora has some of the easiest and most accessible hikes near Kingston, New York. It’s located up Route 28 just three miles west of Kingston, within the Bluestone Wild Forest.

As a Kingston local, I’ve hiked each of Lake Onteora’s trails multiple times, from water snowshoe treks to summer blueberry picking hikes. So read on for all the Onteora Lake Trail details and my favorite locals’ tips to make the most of these accessible hikes near Kingston, NY!

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LGBTQ Travel

9 Lesbian Travel Groups to See the World With
ByLindsey 11/17/202304/10/2026

Are you looking for lesbian travel groups? Discover 9 amazing LGBTQ+ women owned tour groups catering to lesbians and queer women exclusively. While it’s wonderful that allies support queer travelers, sometimes we want to travel in the company of other queer women exclusively to feel safe, supported, and to create connections that come from being in all-queer spaces.

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12 Best California State Parks to Visit This Year
ByLindsey 11/10/202307/30/2026

California has some of the most epic National Parks out there. But did you know it is also home to hundreds of beautiful state parks, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences? Add these 12 best California state parks to your travel bucket list to explore some magnificent landscapes!

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Safety

The Best Hotel Safety Tips for Solo Women Travelers
ByLindsey 10/27/202304/03/2026

Whenever I head out on a solo trip, I take extra time looking for the right accommodation. One where I can come back to my room at the end of the day, relax, and be myself without worrying about what could go wrong.

So I surveyed solo female travelers on hotel safety and included my own LGBTQ travel safety tips. Keep reading for a list of hotel safety tips for solo women and nonbinary folks.

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Iceland

Photographing the Northern Lights in Iceland – Ultimate Beginners Guide
ByLindsey 10/20/202310/24/2024

If you’re planning a northern lights season in Iceland trip, you’ll want to know everything about how to see the northern lights including the best tips for photographing the northern lights.

I’ve refined my northern lights photography settings into a simple guide that’s beginner friendly.
So if you’re looking for a cheat sheet on northern lights photography, read on!

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The Best Things to Do in Akureyri
ByLindsey 10/13/202307/30/2026

Planning a holiday in northern Iceland? Here’s a guide to Akureyri that highlights the best things to do in Akureyri, what to eat, and where to stay, especially for LGBTQ travelers! I’ve included several budget options you can use if you’re visiting Iceland on a budget. This way, you can spend more on the unique experiences that make a northern Iceland vacation so incredible, without having to feel worried about overspending on hotels, food and drink, and fancy geothermal spas.

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How to Spend 2 days in Reykjavik, Iceland’s LGBTQ Capital
ByLindsey 10/06/202301/29/2026

Iceland is an incredible tourist destination packed with activities all year round. It’s worth a visit AT LEAST once in your life.

No Iceland vacation is complete without a stop in Reykjavik, which is not only Iceland’s capital, it’s the center of LGBTQ Iceland! This guide to Reykjavik is written for queer travelers and covers how to spend 2 days in Reykjavik, including what to eat and LGBTQ friendly hotels!

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Hudson Valley Hiking at Slabsides
ByLindsey 09/29/202309/25/2023

Planning a Hudson Valley hiking trip and searching for the perfect day hike? Slabsides is an approachable hike near Kingston, NY that’s beginner friendly, kid friendly and dog friendly. Here’s a hiking route that takes you to the best spots at Slabsides, including my recommendation of where to eat after your hike.

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Iceland 4 Day Itinerary – The Best of North Iceland
ByLindsey 09/15/202308/04/2026

While most tourists plan an Iceland 4 day itinerary through the south, the north has my heart. North Iceland is quieter, with better whale watching than South Iceland, incredible geothermal activity, and more remote places to watch the northern lights. Learn how to spend the best 4 days in Iceland with this epic itinerary.

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