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.
The questions I’m asking myself these days: Whether it’s avoiding Kansas, or organizing politically, or helping trans folks in impacted states move to safer ones, how do we get our cis allies to not just care, but act?
While nine states passed laws banning trans youth from participating in team sports this year, adult sports are doubling down on LGBTQI inclusion. To date, there are over 200 road races – including some of the most competitive marathons – that allow nonbinary runners. Read on for a list of US and international marathons that accept nonbinary runners to add to your LGBTQ travel plans, plus some context. on why inclusion of nonbinary athletes is so important.
Nigerian queer clubs are underground for a reason. Here’s why Western tourists filming content in Lagos’s LGBTQ+ spaces do more harm than good – and a breakdown of why queer visibility does not automatically equal liberation.
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.
“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.
LGBTQ outdoor groups run outdoor adventure trips for queer people. Trips range in length from day hikes to multi day backcountry trips.
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 – 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 don’t have to worry about which states are LGBTQ-friendly and which ones are not so friendly, particularly if you’re going on an LGBTQ family vacation where you can’t exactly hide your rainbow selves 🙂
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.
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.