Canoes lined up alongside each other, seen from above.

Raft Up! 7 Amazing LGBTQ Kayak and Canoe Groups

Posted inKayaking
As an avid kayaker, few things are more satisfying than being out on the water, surrounded by nature. Blue herons soaring overhead, turtles sunning themselves on logs, and the occasional glimpse of a fish in the waters around me never fail to fill me with wonder. Not to mention, kayaking is an amazing way to unwind and relax. Out on the water, all the stressors of my daily life feel far away. Lately, I've been thinking about how much fun it would be to paddle with other queer people โ€“ to share one of my favorite hobbies with people who share an identity. I did some research and discovered there are some amazing LGBTQ kayaking groups out there. If you're in the same boat (pun intended) and looking for a welcoming community of fellow paddlers, check out these 7 incredible groups leading queer kayak and canoe trips!
Drone shot of Mexico City at night

10 Best LGBTQ-friendly Cities in North America for Queer Womenย 

Posted inCanada, Travel Planning, US
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!
Death Valley National Park views with mountains and road.

The Best and Worst States for LGBTQ Family Travel

Posted inUS
The laws are changing so fast that we may not always keep up with whether a law weโ€™ve heard about has actually passed โ€“ or if an LGBTQ-friendly politicianโ€™s veto or a court ruling has prevented the bad law from going into effect.ย  I created this list so that you donโ€™t have to worry about which states are LGBTQ-friendly and which ones are not so friendly, particularly if youโ€™re going on an LGBTQ family vacation where you canโ€™t exactly hide your rainbow selves :)