Gay man sitting on stool in a gay hotels restaurant

The Best LGBTQ Friendly Hotels For Your Next Trip

Posted inTravel Planning
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?

Posted inAccess & Inclusion
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

Posted inIceland
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!
Hudson River and farm fields seen from a hike

An Insider’s Guide to the Best Hudson Valley Day Trips

Posted inUS
Planning Hudson Valley day trips? This list of day trips in the Hudson Valley highlights the best things to do from an insider's perspective, with plenty of tips on what to eat and how to avoid the crowds.ย I've lived in the Hudson Valley for seven years. But I've been exploring the region since collegeโ€“so I know a lot about what to see and do in the Hudson Valley, including Hudson Valley towns that are LGBTQ friendly.
A dark turquoise lake with pine trees in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Best LGBTQ Family Vacations in Canada

Posted inCanada
Are you looking for LGBTQ-friendly ideas for family vacations in Canada? This post rounds up some of the best family trips in Canada. From Quebec to British Columbia, discover hidden gems and classic LGBTQ family vacations perfect for all ages.