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The Most LGBTQ Friendly Caribbean Islands – And 4 Not to Visit
ByLindsey 09/20/202404/10/2026

When midwinter sets in and it’s cold and dark by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I’m cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really relax. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without worry of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.

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Travel Trends

Travel Trends: This Catholic Country Embraces Its Drag Community
ByLindsey 09/13/202401/06/2025

Divorce is forbidden. Abortion is a crime. Same-sex marriage is not allowed, and queer Filipinos enjoy few legal protections. But in signs of progress that contradict the moral panic in the US, drag queens are finding mainstream acceptance in the Philippines, which happens to be one of the largest majority Catholic countries in the world.

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New Orleans Swamp Kayak Tour Review – Everything You Need to Know Before You Book a Swamp Tour!
ByLindsey 09/06/202410/07/2024

I knew I wanted to book a swamp kayaking tour in New Orleans. When I started researching companies, I quickly discovered that many of the swamp tour operators bait wildlife for tourists. That isn’t the kind of our operator I want to support. I went down a research rabbit hole to find an ethical swamp tour operator – one that doesn’t hold out marshmallows on sticks to draw alligators, or let tourists handle baby gators for selfies. I wanted to share my full review to help you plan your NOLA trip without having to do all the research! So keep reading for my full New Orleans swamp kayak tour review including what I wished I’d done differently.

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Voices of LGBTQ Travelers

Queer Voices: Turning Tides
ByAster Nguyen 08/30/202410/24/2024

Homosexuality and its anthropomorphized connotations of sex and love are easily projected onto other animal species. Juvenile male lions will copulate as a form of bonding as they search for females to establish their own pride with, and dolphins are notoriously bisexual.

But for the concept of being nonbinary, it is distinctly harder to conceptualize.

The great cycle of life and its endgame is to have sex and to procreate, which is then dependent on sexual organs. The idea of rejecting an identity dependent on the existence of our dichotomous biological sex as humans is so radically antithetical to the great race of life, evolution, and genetics.

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Local’s Guide To Onteora Lake Swimming + Stand Up Paddle Board
ByLindsey 08/09/202408/12/2024

Most of the people who visit Onteora Lake never set foot on the trails. They are there to enjoy the lake. This summer-themed guide to Onteora Lake swimming will help you prepare for a day at the lake!

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5 Best Places to Kayak in the Hudson Valley (Local’s Guide)
ByLindsey 08/02/202401/29/2026

Kayaking offers a uniquely peaceful way to experience the Hudson Valley’s charms. Unlike hiking, my other favorite outdoor activity, I don’t have to stress about about ticks – a huge public health concern in the region. Instead, I’m free to scan the shoreline and sky for wildlife. While paddling, I’ve seen blue herons and bald eagles soaring overhead. I’ve watched baby ducks swim after their mom and turtles sunning themselves on logs. If you’re ready too take the plunge (pun intended), read on for some of my favorite Hudson Valley kayaking spots. Not only can you paddle along one of America’s great rivers, the Hudson, there are smaller lakes, river, and marshes to explore.

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The 10 Best Places to Kayak in New York State
ByLindsey 08/02/202404/10/2026

Growing up in Boston, I spent my childhood enjoying beaches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It wasn’t until I moved to New York that I became a kayaker. Living by the Hudson River, kayaking was the easiest way to get out and enjoy the water. Since I took up kayaking seven years ago, I’ve been able to explore many of the lakes and rivers across the very large, very rural state that I now call home. That’s right, most parts of New York are nothing like NYC – and I am passionate about helping people escape the city and experience the rest of New York. So keep reading for the best places to Kayak in New York state, from an unforgettable urban adventure to multi-day trips along the New York-Canada border.

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Travel Trends

Is Adventure Travel (Finally) Becoming More Inclusive?
ByLindsey 07/26/202408/12/2024

There are many awesome folks in the outdoors industries who are deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

I was thrilled to see the latest data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) on diversity and inclusion in outdoor travel.

The numbers show that adventure travel companies are making a conscious effort to expand their audience by marketing to women, people over 50, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities.

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Kayaking

My Ultimate Kayaking Gear Checklist for The Perfect Paddle
ByLindsey 07/12/202408/04/2026

When I first dipped my paddle into the world of kayaking seven years ago, I often found myself on the water wishing I had brought this or that crucial item. Through countless adventures, from serene day trips to challenging 12-mile paddles in the Finger Lakes, I learned – sometimes the hard way – exactly what kayaking gear was essential for a safe and enjoyable paddle.

That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive checklist of everything I take kayaking with me.

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10 Best LGBTQ-friendly Cities in North America for Queer Women
ByLindsey 07/05/202404/10/2026

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!

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