Young adult in stylish blue outfit posing with red flowers against a textured wall outdoors.

US Transgender Travel Guide: How to Build a Travel Safety Plan

While itโ€™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. Iโ€™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 youโ€™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.
Gay man sitting on stool in a gay hotels restaurant

The Best LGBTQ Friendly Hotels For Your Next Trip

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.
A person on the shore watching red and green aurora bands in the sky.

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Aurora Photography

With the 10-year aurora cycle peaking, this winter is the perfect time to capture stunning northern lights photosโ€”even in locations where they're rarely visible! This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know about aurora photography, from predicting aurora activity to choosing the best spots and recommended camera settings (plus a downloadable guide for quick reference on your smartphone!).
Woman Sitting on Chair While Using Laptop

Want to Work Remotely From Europe? These are the Best Countries If You’re LGBTQ

Work remotely from Europe and spend weekends exploring European cities, beaches, and mountains: it sounds like a dream! With many EU countries offering digital nomad visas, it's easier than you thought to work remotely from an LGBTQ friendly European country like Greece or Spain! Learn about the best countries if you're a queer digital nomad and how to get a visa!
A white man takes a work call from a lounge chair

The Most Queer-Friendly South American Countries For LGBTQ Digital Nomads

Working remotely offers the freedom not just to work from anywhere that excites you, but the chance to save money by moving to a destination with a cheaper cost of living than the place you call for. Last but not least for LGBTQ digital nomads, working remotely can offer the chance to live in a location with LGBTQ-friendly laws. South America is an ideal remote work location in many ways, and several countries stand out when its comes to LGBTQ inclusion.