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Gay Travel Guides Are Back โ€“ย And There’s Never Been a Better Time

In the old days โ€“ post-Stonewall, pre-LGBTQ rights โ€“ we hadย Spartacusย andย 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.ย  As times changedโ€”and as travel info became more accessible and digitalโ€”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.
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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.ย ย I haven't found a ton of resources out there geared toward folks who want to move to the safest states for LGBTQ folks โ€“ย so I built my own.
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How Marriage Equality is Boosting Thailand’s Economy

Thailand made history this year, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. For LGBTQ travelers, allies, and those cheering for progress, this is a huge win. But itโ€™s not just about loveโ€”itโ€™s about economics, too. Let's take a closer look at the impact of Thailand's new marriage equality law on tourism and the economy.
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The Most LGBTQ Friendly Caribbean Islands โ€“ And 4 Not to Visit

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.