The Best Zagori Trail Hikes For Every Level of Hiker

The Best Zagori Trail Hikes For Every Level of Hiker

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Theย Zagori trail hikesย in the Pindus Mountains offer everything from short, scenic walks to rugged, multi-day treksโ€”including the legendaryย Vikos Gorge, often called Greeceโ€™s Grand Canyon. When I visited theย Zagori Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO heritage site in northern Greece, I squeezed in a quick hike to a viewpoint that offers incredible views. But on a day trip, there just wasnโ€™t enough time to tackle the full Vikos Gorge trekโ€”itโ€™s one youโ€™ll want to stay overnight for. This post rounds up the bestย Zagori trail hikes. Whether youโ€™re looking for a quick adventure or a more immersive Zagoria travel experience, keep reading to find the perfect hike!
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Gay Travel Guides Are Back โ€“ย And There’s Never Been a Better Time

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In the old days โ€“ post-Stonewall, pre-LGBTQ rights โ€“ we hadย Spartacusย andย Damron. These gay travel guides were packed with listings for gay bars, clubs, saunas, bookstores, and LGBTQ-friendly hotels. They helped gay travelers find safety, community, and connection in unfamiliar places.ย  As times changedโ€”and as travel info became more accessible and digitalโ€”those old-school guides faded out. But the need for thoughtful, identity-aware travel advice never went away. Now, a new wave of LGBTQ travel books is stepping in to fill that gap, with a fresh take and a broader lens.
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Want to Move to The Safest States for LGBTQ? Here’s How to Plan

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LGBTQ people deserve freedom, joy, and ease in our lives. We deserve to be ourselves, without minimizing who we are, apologizing for who we are, or pretending to be someone we are not. All of these become much more possible for us when we live somewhere our identities are respected, with laws that affirm our right to express our identities without fear of discrimination or reprisal.ย ย I haven't found a ton of resources out there geared toward folks who want to move to the safest states for LGBTQ folks โ€“ย so I built my own.
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Which Countries Have a US Travel Warning? [Updated]

Posted inTravel Trends
A growing number of Americaโ€™s strongest allies are warning their citizens about traveling here, thanks to the mess of anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigrant policies. Hereโ€™s the full list of U.S. travel advisories Iโ€™ve tracked so far with updates added as new countries issue similar warnings.
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US Transgender Travel Guide: How to Build a Travel Safety Plan

Posted inSafety, Travel Planning
While itโ€™s always been a good idea to share your travel plans with a trusted person, recent policy changes in the U.S. mean that taking steps to protect your safety isn't just the smart thing to do for LGBTQ travelers. It's necessary. Iโ€™ve been traveling as a gender-nonconforming person for years. I've learned what amount of preparation and planning makes me anxious, and what sets me at ease. Whether youโ€™re traveling within the U.S. or heading abroad, this transgender travel guide will help you understand why a travel safety plan is necessary, know the steps to build one, and do so from a place of confidence rather than fear.