Picture of a tulip field in full bloom with yellow, orange, pink and green blooms. A windmill and small barn with an orange roof are in the background of the photo. Picture is taken in Holland in Spring.

Travel Out and Proud With These 3 Travel Brands

Posted inAccess & Inclusion, LGBTQIA Allies
Are you looking for travel companies that run trips exclusively for gay and lesbian travelers? While there are tour groups like Olivia that cater exclusively to lesbian travelers, mainstream brands are increasingly offering LGBTQ-only trips. From a tour of major US Pride festivals to inclusive Europe, see how tour companies are meeting the needs of queer travelers with itineraries built around destinations with thriving LGBTQ communities.
View of an airplane wing at sunset.

These Travel Brands Took a Stand Against Anti-Trans Legislation

Posted inLGBTQIA Allies
Ahead of Pride month, weโ€™re running several stories on the impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the US as it affects the gay and lesbian travel beat. In this post, weโ€™re taking a look at the travel brands that boldly stand by the LGBTQ+ community at times when state legislatures want to take our rights away. The Human Rights Campaign has compiled a list of more than 300 brands that signed…
View of Old Quebec and Chateau Frontenac

Queer Quebec: The Ultimate Gay Quebec City Travel Guide

Posted inCanada
Montreal is a major LGBTQ travel destination, with a huge gayborhood and epic Pride festival. Iโ€™ve been lucky enough to attend Montreal Pride twice, and it was a travel highlight for me. In contrast, there arenโ€™t as many activities or places to go for LGBTQ travelers to Quebec City. Some places are for gay men only which narrows the options for the rest of us. There is a silver lining to have a smaller LGBTQ scene. When there are fewer places for lesbian and gay Quebec City places to go, you wonโ€™t have to worry about missing out! This guide to lesbian and gay Quebec City things to do will help you explore the queer side of Quebec on your next vacation.
Northern lights over Akureyri

Iceland Winter Packing List – Everything You Need for an Iceland Road Tripย ย 

Posted inGear, Iceland
There's a saying in Iceland that if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. It will change. This makes it hard to figure out what to pack for an Iceland winter vacation. Add in the fact that prices are high in Iceland and forgetting to pack everything you need becomes an expensive mistake! I've been to Iceland twice, both times in winter. Research into Iceland winter weather and careful preparation helped me figure out the perfect Iceland winter packing list for a stopover in Iceland.ย  The following list is my tried-and-true Iceland winter packing list. It's perfect for an Iceland road trip.
Ste. Patrouille winery on Ile d'Orleans, one of the best Quebec City day trips: a gravel road with a row of grapes alongside and a house in the distance.

รŽle D’Orlรฉans in One Day Itinerary – Best Quebec City Day Trips

Posted inCanada
Are you looking for a guide to the best things to see and do on รŽle d'Orlรฉans? I've put together the perfect one-day itinerary for a summer visit. รŽle d'Orlรฉans is an agricultural island located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. It's full of farms, wineries, cideries and art galleries. Since it's a short drive from downtown, it's perfect for Quebec City day trips. The island has a…
A river at sunset.

Wild Swim

Posted inVoices of LGBTQ Travelers
That summer, the fields had become my dance floor, sunsets had replaced box sets, and getting lost was an invitation, not an insult. Iโ€™d returned to the country of my birth, seeking solace and retreat. Now Iโ€™d come home to myself. Iโ€™d grown stronger, braver and bold.
A BIPOC woman in a bathing suit poses in front of a pool filled with floaties.

What do LGBTQ Travelers Want in 2023?

Posted inTravel Trends
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.