Travel Planning

Travel Planning

LGBT Travel Safety: My Top Tips for Traveling Abroad (From an LGBT Travel Expert)
ByLindsey 05/05/202605/05/2026

When I first started traveling as a queer person, my instinct was to hide. I didn’t tell anyone I was queer. I let people assume my partner was my friend. I skipped traveler hangouts and hostels, avoiding any situation where I might be asked to explain. Over the years, the lying and hiding got to be too much, and I started allowing myself to be more open in moments where that felt safe. But there are still choices I make for LGBT travel safety. In my LGBTQ travel book, (Out) On the Road, I refer to these habits as a travel safety protocol. If you’re looking for a simple system you can use to stay safe while exploring the world, here’s how I do it!

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LGBTQ Camping Guide: How to Find Safe & Welcoming Camping Sites
ByFreya B 04/26/202605/12/2026

Camping should feel like freedom. It should feel like waking up to fresh air, stretching outside your tent or cabin, and spending time in a place where you can relax into the landscape around you. But LGBTQ camping comes with some extra precautions that mainstream camping advice doesn’t usually address. This LGBTQ camps post breaks down why outdoor vacations can come with unique safety considerations for gay and lesbian travelers, how those concerns shift depending on your travel budget cost and tolerance for roughing it, and what “LGBTQ-safe” actually means in outdoors. Plus, you’ll get a checklist for planning and learn how to enjoy the outdoors instead of staying on edge the whole time.

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The Best LGBTQ Friendly Hotels For Your Next Trip
ByLindsey 04/03/202604/03/2026

As a queer traveler, I’ve experienced the discomfort of checking into a hotel and being offered a room with two beds when I’d clearly booked one.

It’s a small interaction, but it can feel alienating—like a subtle reminder that queer couples don’t fit the “default” mold.

The good news? There are LGBTQ friendly hotels out there making a difference – and this post focuses on the major hotel brands that have committed to being LGBTQ inclusive.

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LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Checklist
ByLindsey 03/20/202605/05/2026

If you’re here, you’re probably asking the same questions I hear nonstop: Is this place safe for me as an LGBTQ+ traveler? And what do I need to do to reduce the risk of something bad happening? This LGBTQ+ travel safety checklist is my answer to those questions.

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My Go-To Scripts to Correct Misgendering – Nonbinary and Trans Travel Tips
ByLindsey 02/23/202605/05/2026

Advocacy is an important part of teaching people how to meet our needs. It’s not always easy to do when you’re trans or nonbinary. Learn how to correct misgendering with confidence. Simple scripts and strategies to advocate for yourself without burning out.

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Why Gay Friendly City Rankings Fail Queer Women & Trans Travelers
ByLindsey 02/10/202602/10/2026

“Is this place gay friendly?” is one of the most common questions LGBTQ+ travelers ask before choosing a destination. And it’s also one of the top drivers of traffic to this site, driving traffic consistently to my most popular posts.

But here’s the thing. Most “gay friendly” rankings are built around a narrow set of assumptions about who is traveling, how sexual orientation is expressed (or when and where it’s acceptable to do that), and what “friendliness” looks like on the ground that leaves some people in the queer community feeling invisible, or even unsafe.

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LGBTQ Outdoor Groups to Join If You Want to Hike Without Feeling Like the Only One
ByLindsey 01/26/202604/10/2026

LGBTQ outdoor groups run outdoor adventure trips for queer people. Trips range in length from day hikes to multi day backcountry trips.

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Are Furnished Apartments Better for LGBTQ+ Travelers?
ByAlex Morgan 01/12/202602/12/2026

For LGBTQ+ travelers, accommodation is rarely just another booking step. Where you stay shapes how safe you feel, how freely you move, and how much of yourself you bring into the experience. That’s why sometimes the better accommodation choice is a furnished apartment.

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Want a Safe Lesbian Travel Destination? Check These 5 Resources
ByLindsey 12/20/202506/10/2026

If you’re tired of guessing which destinations are genuinely lesbian friendly and which ones only look good on Instagram, you’re in the right place. I spend a lot of time digging into the indexes and reports that paint a clearer picture of safety, rights, and on-the-ground reality for lesbian travelers. And this post breaks down the best of them.

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How to Check If Any Hotel is LGBTQ-Friendly?
ByLindsey 11/12/202502/10/2026

I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t always trust a rainbow flag. Just because a hotel posts is located in a queer-friendly city or posts Pride content on their social media doesn’t guarantee you’ll truly be welcome. Enter LGBTQ-friendly accreditations, a third-party stamp of approval that lets you – has done the work.

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