What Europe’s Latest LGBTQ Map Says About Summer Travel
A new LGBTQ map colors code Europe and Central Asia, for at-a-glance travel planning for LGBTQ folks.
-
-
The Best Zagori Trail Hikes For Every Level of Hiker
The Zagori trail hikes in the Pindus Mountains offer everything from short, scenic walks to rugged, multi-day treks—including the legendary Vikos Gorge, often called Greece’s Grand Canyon. When I visited the Zagori Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO heritage site in northern Greece, I squeezed in a quick hike to a viewpoint that offers incredible views. But on a day trip, there just wasn’t enough time to tackle the full Vikos Gorge trek—it’s one you’ll want to stay overnight for.
This post rounds up the best Zagori trail hikes. Whether you’re looking for a quick adventure or a more immersive Zagoria travel experience, keep reading to find the perfect hike!
-
US Travel Faces Major Slowdown as Tourists Look Elsewhere
Warnings against US travel have made headline news. How many people are actually staying away? And how much is the travel boycott going to cost the United States?
-
Megalo Papigo to Mikro Papigo Zagori Village Hike
The Mikro Papingo to Papingo hike is a highlight reel of everything the Zagori village region is known for: cobbled streets, stone houses, arched stone bridges, lush forest terrain, a swimming hole, and of course the Voidomatis river.
-
Gay Travel Guides Are Back – And There’s Never Been a Better Time
In the old days – post-Stonewall, pre-LGBTQ rights – we had Spartacus and Damron. These gay travel guides were packed with listings for gay bars, clubs, saunas, bookstores, and LGBTQ-friendly hotels. They helped gay travelers find safety, community, and connection in unfamiliar places.
As times changed—and as travel info became more accessible and digital—those old-school guides faded out. But the need for thoughtful, identity-aware travel advice never went away. Now, a new wave of LGBTQ travel books is stepping in to fill that gap, with a fresh take and a broader lens.
-
Want to Reduce Digital Footprint While Traveling? What to Know now
Now’s the time to clean up your digital footprint—especially if you’re queer or trans. This reduce digital footprint checklist walks you through how to minimize your personal data and lock down your phone before travel.
-
Want to Move to The Safest States for LGBTQ? Here’s How to Plan
LGBTQ people deserve freedom, joy, and ease in our lives. We deserve to be ourselves, without minimizing who we are, apologizing for who we are, or pretending to be someone we are not. All of these become much more possible for us when we live somewhere our identities are respected, with laws that affirm our right to express our identities without fear of discrimination or reprisal. I haven’t found a ton of resources out there geared toward folks who want to move to the safest states for LGBTQ folks – so I built my own.
-
Queer Voices: How to tell if you are nonbinary? Sometimes, With A Trail Name
How to tell if you are nonbinary? For this outdoor lover, it started with a hike – and a new trail name.
-
Which Countries Have a US Travel Warning? [Updated]
A growing number of America’s strongest allies are warning their citizens about traveling here, thanks to the mess of anti-LGBTQ and anti-immigrant policies.
Here’s the full list of U.S. travel advisories I’ve tracked so far with updates added as new countries issue similar warnings.
-
US Transgender Travel Guide: How to Build a Travel Safety Plan
While it’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.
I’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 you’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.
