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These Are The Best States for Trans Travel in 2025

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If youโ€™ve ever typed โ€œWhere is it safe for a trans person to live?โ€ into Google and felt unsatisfied with the search results โ€“ this is for you. Because places that are marked gay-friendly aren't always trans friendly. And big blue cities in red states still mean passing through red state roads and airports. While no one has all the answers, and nobody can tell you where you'll be safe no matter one (because no one is a mind reader), there are places that are better than others. This post tracks the best states to visit if you're trans.
Lesbian couple and daughter enjoy a sunny day walk on a wooden bridge in a park.

Want to Move to The Safest States for LGBTQ? Here’s How to Plan

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LGBTQ people deserve freedom, joy, and ease in our lives. We deserve to be ourselves, without minimizing who we are, apologizing for who we are, or pretending to be someone we are not. All of these become much more possible for us when we live somewhere our identities are respected, with laws that affirm our right to express our identities without fear of discrimination or reprisal.ย ย I haven't found a ton of resources out there geared toward folks who want to move to the safest states for LGBTQ folks โ€“ย so I built my own.
Death Valley National Park views with mountains and road.

The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel

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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 :)
A New Orleans swamp with lots of trees and green vegetation in the water.

New Orleans Swamp Kayak Tour Review – Everything You Need to Know Before You Book a Swamp Tour!

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I knew I wanted to book a swamp kayaking tour in New Orleans. When I started researching companies, I quickly discovered that many of the swamp tour operators bait wildlife for tourists. That isn't the kind of our operator I want to support. I went down a research rabbit hole to find an ethical swamp tour operator โ€“ one that doesn't hold out marshmallows on sticks to draw alligators, or let tourists handle baby gators for selfies. I wanted to share my full review to help you plan your NOLA trip without having to do all the research! So keep reading for my full New Orleans swamp kayak tour review including what I wished I'd done differently.
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The 10 Best Places to Kayak in New York State

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Growing up in Boston, I spent my childhood enjoying beaches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It wasn't until I moved to New York that I became a kayaker. Living by the Hudson River, kayaking was the easiest way to get out and enjoy the water. Since I took up kayaking seven years ago, I've been able to explore many of the lakes and rivers across the very large, very rural state that I now call home. That's right, most parts of New York are nothing like NYC โ€“ and I am passionate about helping people escape the city and experience the rest of New York. So keep reading for the best places to Kayak in New York state, from an unforgettable urban adventure to multi-day trips along the New York-Canada border.
Drone shot of Mexico City at night

10 Best LGBTQ-friendly Cities in North America for Queer Womenย 

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North America contains some of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities anywhere, in my opinion. But how welcome you'll be as an out bi, pan or lesbian traveler really depends on where you go. I've rounded up 10 most LGBTQ-friendly cities in North America for queer women travelers. While some of these places are still on my bucket list, I've visited a majority of them and have been fortunate enough to call two of these LGBTQ-friendly cities home! So keep reading to learn the top destinations in North America for queer women!
Museum exterior at the Huntington with garden beds.

How to Spend a Day at Huntington Gardens in Pasadena

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The Huntington Library & Gardens has one of the best gardens in the U.S. While the Huntington Library is a few miles from downtown Los Angeles, many visitors to LA don't put the Huntington on their to-do list.ย  In my opinion, a day trip to Huntington Gardens is one of the best ways to spend a day in LA (even though it's not actually in Los Angeles, but in nearby Pasadena).ย  I'm sharing some of my favorite garden photos and my recommendations for the best things to see and do at the Huntington - since it's so large, you can't see it all, even if you spend the entire day, like I did!
Mountain with desert shrubbery at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, one of the best Las Vegas day trips by car

The Best Las Vegas Day Trips by Car

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Las Vegas is best known for its glitz and glamour, from the vibrant neon signs and over-the-top stage shows to the "anything goes" vibe of the Strip. Las Vegas day trips by car deliver a new perspective on a destination known for its party scene. While many of the best day trips from Las Vegas cross state lines to venture deep into the nearby mountain ranges and desert landscapes, there are worthy adventures to be had without straying too far from the Strip. From short hikes through Red Rock Canyon to kayaking on Lake Mead and touring Hoover Dam, I loved the activities I chose โ€“ which is why I'm sharing my favorites with you!