What Europe’s Latest LGBTQ Map Says About Summer Travel
A new LGBTQ map colors code Europe and Central Asia, for at-a-glance travel planning for LGBTQ folks.
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US Travel Faces Major Slowdown as Tourists Look Elsewhere
Warnings against US travel have made headline news. How many people are actually staying away? And how much is the travel boycott going to cost the United States?
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Gay Travel Guides Are Back – And There’s Never Been a Better Time
In the old days – post-Stonewall, pre-LGBTQ rights – we had Spartacus and 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.
As times changed—and as travel info became more accessible and digital—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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Which Countries Have a US Travel Warning? [Updated]
A growing number of America’s strongest allies are warning their citizens about traveling here, thanks to the mess of anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigrant policies.
Here’s the full list of U.S. travel advisories I’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
While it’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.
I’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 you’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.
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Same-Sex Marriage in Japan is Coming Sooner Than You Think
For years, Japan has been a curious outlier among global powerhouses, standing as the only G7 nation not to recognize same-sex marriage. But recent court rulings are sending ripples of hope through the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, raising an exciting question: could Japan finally be on the brink of marriage equality?
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US State Department Ends Gender X Passports
Travel just got trickier for trans and nonbinary Americans, with the rollback of gender X passports in the US.
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How Marriage Equality is Boosting Thailand’s Economy
Thailand made history this year, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. For LGBTQ travelers, allies, and those cheering for progress, this is a huge win. But it’s not just about love—it’s about economics, too. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of Thailand’s new marriage equality law on tourism and the economy.
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Is The UK LGBTQ Friendly? Not According to The Latest LGBT UK Data
The UK enjoys a reputation as being LGBTQ friendly – but according to the data, LGBTQ discrimination is on the rise. Catch up on the latest stats from Britain, Scotland and Wales – and how
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How The New Trans Bathroom Bills Affect All Travelers
On the first day of the new legislative filing season, Texas lawmakers proposed thirty-two anti-trans bills, including strict trans bathroom bills. Learn how these new trans bathroom bills will make Texas less safe for LGBTQ Texans – and for all travelers flying through Texas airports.
