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Gay Travel Guides Are Back โ€“ย And There’s Never Been a Better Time

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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Which Countries Have a US Travel Warning? [Updated]

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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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 itโ€™s not just about loveโ€”itโ€™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.