Tired of the same old vacation spots? Ready to explore the vibrant world of global queer culture? Let this list of over 60 LGBTQ events with traveling for inspire your next unforgettable adventure 🙂
Which is better for LGBTQ travelers, Airbnb or a hotel? I’ll be honest – for a decade I was sure I knew the answer to this question. I planned all my travels the same way. Recently, my opinion has begun to shift. If you’re wondering whether to choose an Airbnb or hotel for your next vacation, keep reading. While most blog posts that discuss Airbnb or hotel don’t consider LGBTQ travelers, this post is designed with us in mind, written from my extensive experiencing traveling the US and internationally and staying in vacation rentals and hotels.
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!
I’m a big travel planner. Along with my own personal travel itinerary filled with queer-friendly things to see, I rely on gay travel apps to help me make the most of a destination.
Whether I’m visiting somewhere LGBTQ travel safety is a concern, or just looking to connect to the local queer community, having the right LGBTQ travel apps downloaded on my phone helps me make the most out of any vacation.
Want to make your next trip more LGBTQ-friendly? Add these 11 gay travel apps to your device before your next trip!
Older women have more time on their hands and more disposable income (in some cases…sadly the wage gap is alive and well, with many older women having less due to decade of underpayment). These women are looking to travel with their peers and forge new connections, romantic and platonic. And they want to do it in an all-lesbian environment, or at least a group that is lesbian-friendly!
These 5 tour companies have some of the most exciting options for older female travelers, with some tours exclusively for older lesbians and bisexual women.
As an out queer person, finding destinations where I can be myself is a top priority when I travel.
Safety and comfort are non-negotiable, which is why I am so excited to share some of the best destinations in Europe for queer women.
When I can hold my partner’s hand, dress how I want, and connect with the local queer community, it transforms the vacation experience. No more having to hide or worry about being misgendered in public spaces. Instead, I can focus on connecting with people, experiencing a new culture, and doing the things I enjoy – activities like hiking, kayaking, wandering charming towns and villages, and of course let’s not forget the food!
For years, I traveled with my kids and family vacations were the name of the game. But now that they are pretty much grown, I am once more traveling on my own.
At first, I was a bit nervous. Was it going to be any fun traveling on my own? Would I meet new people? What if anything went wrong? I felt quite anxious by the time I went on my trip.
But I am glad I went ahead as I had an amazing time on my first solo vacation. Yes, there are aspects of solo traveling that are challenging or less fun than going with friends or family. But solo travel also offers many benefits and chances to grow as a person.
Travel planning is a bit more complicated for LGBTQ families, thanks to homophobic laws that impact comfort and safety. Read on for four ways LGBTQ family travel is different.