Death Valley National Park views with mountains and road.

The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel

Are you looking for the best and worst states for LGBTQ travel right now? Here's a list of the most LGBTQ-friendly states to visit with Trump back in office โ€“ and the ones where hostile laws make it uncomfortable and potentially unsafe if you're queer or trans. I created this list so that you donโ€™t have to worry about which states are LGBTQ-friendly and which ones are not so friendly, particularly if youโ€™re going on an LGBTQ family vacation where you canโ€™t exactly hide your rainbow selves :)
Gay man sitting on stool in a gay hotels restaurant

The Best LGBTQ Friendly Hotels For Your Next Trip

As a queer traveler, Iโ€™ve experienced the discomfort of checking into a hotel and being offered a room with two beds when Iโ€™d clearly booked one. Itโ€™s a small interaction, but it can feel alienatingโ€”like a subtle reminder that queer couples donโ€™t fit the โ€œdefaultโ€ mold. The good news? There are LGBTQ friendly hotels out there making a difference โ€“ and this post focuses on the major hotel brands that have committed to being LGBTQ inclusive.
Woman reading inside a tent

Camping skills helped me survive a 40-hour power outage. Why donโ€™t more women have them?

Camping skills are survival skills. While I understood this intellectually, I didn't know it until Winter Storm Landon hit the Hudson Valley and knocked out my power for 40 hours. Our camping equipment and skills helped us make the best of a difficult, potentially dangerous situation. So I got to wondering about the gender gap in outdoor recreation, and how it impacts our comfort and safety when weather emergencies happen.
Iceland road in winter.

Iceland Ring Road Itinerary – Best of South Iceland

Planning an Iceland stopover? This South Iceland ring road itinerary will take you to all the must-see sights in South Iceland, including the black sand beaches of Vik, Jรถkulsรกrlรณn Glacier Lagoon and the Golden Circle! This is the EXACT Iceland ring road itinerary I followed on my first winter vacation in Iceland, so you'll also find my personalized recommendations throughout!