Divorce is forbidden. Abortion is a crime. Same-sex marriage is not allowed, and queer Filipinos enjoy few legal protections. But in signs of progress that contradict the moral panic in the US, drag queens are finding mainstream acceptance in the Philippines, which happens to be one of the largest majority Catholic countries in the world.
There are many awesome folks in the outdoors industries who are deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
I was thrilled to see the latest data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) on diversity and inclusion in outdoor travel.
The numbers show that adventure travel companies are making a conscious effort to expand their audience by marketing to women, people over 50, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities.
States that pass queerphobic laws send a message to LGBTQ travelers loud and clear: you are not welcome here.
Midway though 2024, let’s take a quick look at how things have changed over the last 12 months. Which states are becoming more LGBTQ-friendly? And which states are going the opposite way, by passing laws that are anti-LGBTQ?
Luxury tour operator Sky Vacations promises exclusivity and access in group tours (think chartered sail in the Med rather than the CO2-emitting cruise ship behemoths). This Pride month, they’ve launched a new LGBTQ travel offering, Out World Journeys.
Earlier this month, the State Department took an unprecedented step of issuing a global travel alert for Pride month. Should you be concerned?
Three news stories out of New Hampshire have us reassessing the state’s reputation for LGBTQ-friendliness ahead of the summer travel season.
Once a month I share a roundup of newsy stories that impact LGBTQ lives, with a loose connection to travel. In this month’s LGTBQ travel update: Russians charged under anti-LGBTQ+ law, Moms for Liberty vs. NYC, and Thailand same-sex marriage moves forward!
An Airbnb survey commissioned by The LGBTQ+ Travel Association, IGLTA takes a look at what LGBTQ travelers want in 2024, including the top destinations on our travel bucket lists and how we balancing exploring the world with staying safe on vacation. I break down the survey trends with my perspective as a queer travel writer.
Are you looking for an LGBT travel agency that can plan a custom trip for your rainbow family? Read on to discover 11 amazing travel agencies and private tour operators catering exclusively to queer travelers.
There are a ton of gay travel companies serving the group tour market. Queer women have a handful of options for lesbian tours, too. But there are times when you don’t want to take a group tour…and you also don’t want to do all the work of planning a tour on your own. If you just want to relax in LGBT friendly travel destinations with an itinerary designed to your exact preferences, an LGBT travel agency might be the perfect solution.
I’m excited to explore the top trends from a new report by MMGY and unpack the top takeaways for LGBTQ travelers in the US.
Before we dig into the data, it’s worth mentioning that a majority of those surveyed (60%) belong to Gen Z and Millennial generations. These aren’t the preferences of older demographics – they’re what younger, active travelers expect.