When I came out in 1998 I was the only LGBT person I’d ever known about. I thought I was completely alone until I saw Ellen on the cover of Time Magazine. Little did I know I’d spend my entire adult life surrounded by queer women. It would be another 10 years before I learned anything about LGBT history and it was rarely lesbian history. Until recently it was illegal in many places in the United States to discuss LGBT…
Before I started this website, long before I ever had stamps in my passport or had traveled internationally, I used to stalk Contiki on social media. For years, I thought of international travel as an unattainable desire that only became a reality for those with rich parents or much older people who’d landed big bucks jobs. The Contiki tours were different. The photos were packed with young smiling people in places I’d always dreamed of exploring. While the trips weren’t…
Belmond has a long history of LGBTQ+ inclusion. They consistently go above and beyond to provide excellent service to our community. I know first hand because I’m a member of Belmond’s LGBTQ Advisory Board. We meet at events around the world and discuss ways we can make the Belmond experience the best it can be for LGBTQ guests and employees. One of the new ways they’re supporting LGBTQ travelers is by hosting an exclusive and very swanky LGBTQ+ journey from…
Lesbian literature is an extensive genre-spanning over 2,500 years. Though the ancient Grecian poet Sappho is credited with producing the earliest forms of lesbian writing, the genre as we know it today began taking shape in the 19th century. Works from this period relied heavily on subtext and most often ended in heartache or tragedy, while the early 20th century saw the arrival of specific references to lesbianism in literature. The Well of Loneliness, published in 1928, is considered the…
I’ve been to Stockholm a couple of times now and was blown away by the simplistic beauty of the city and the relaxed progressive values of the Swedish people. I was so excited when Stockholm LGBT invited me back to their city after the pandemic that I couldn’t help but hype the city up for its queer-friendly values and a wide variety of things to do. Stockholm really is a perfect lesbian vacation destination. Sweden is one of the most…
Photography plays an important part in documenting the experiences of queer people. LGBT photographers have documented everything from the biggest touchpoints of the queer rights movement all the way through the tiniest most intimate details of our journey to create families of choice. Media representation of our community hasn’t always been as accessible as it is now – keep in mind that it wasn’t until the 90s that we even saw LGBT characters on TV. The LGBT photographers on our…
Animal tourism is a touchy subject. And, as awareness around animal tourism rises, the lens on ‘welfare centers’ and elephant sanctuaries become more critical (and rightly so). With more information out there tourists are becoming more and more cautious about where they put their money when it comes to animal experiences. And finding genuinely ethical elephant experiences in Thailand is no different. Elephant tourism in Thailand is massively popular. And during our trip to Phuket and Koh Lanta, we saw…
Sorting out the details of booking a vacation can be stressful. Knowing whether we have a good deal, that the destination is right and if it’s worth the hassle can be confusing and stressful. For some people, this uncertainty and added stress may make it feel it’s just easier not to. Plus, we all have busy lives. That looming concern of a last-minute cancelation (find out more about cancellations) can at times feel like too much to handle. However, traveling…
In 2019, for the first time, Disneyland® Paris made Magical Pride an official signature event on their calendar. Magical Pride is a big step for the global company that has previously been hesitant to put its brand on anything LGBTQ+ related. The evening offered something for everyone, making it a suitable event for families, couples, friends or even solo travelers. Here’s everything you need to know about the event; where it came from, What to do and Whether it was…
In January, EveryQueer published our first-ever list of queers killin’ it in the LGBT influencer game. This was by far the most popular article of our launch but was by no means exhaustive of all the incredible queer folks doing interesting things in our community. With this article, we aim to highlight movers and shakers in our community, not just fashion models – but hey – a few of them made our list too. Important things to know about this…
After months of teasing – it’s finally here. ????????This past week we launched EveryQueer Magazine with Brooklyn’s hottest DJ Amber Valentine at one of the most popular queer parties in NYC. In all, we managed to get about 200 people through the doors of Misster Weds at The Woods to celebrate a brand new adventure in independent queer publishing. At EveryQueer.com our team is focused on inspiring people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations to think differently…
I mean we’re beautiful, the island is beautiful that’s a pretty good place to start in my opinion. I visited Puerto Rico for the first time this winter. As an American, specifically and American based on the east coast admitting that sounds almost ridiculous. That’s part of the problem, not enough Americans are considering a vacation in Puerto Rico! Sure, we’re going to the Caribbean in huge numbers but why aren’t more of us visiting Puerto Rico? When we…
From gummies to tinctures, topicals, and designing your own rolling paper, there’s no limit to how you can customize a cannabis experience today. While the 2010s brought an enthusiastic hype into consumer focus, there remains a gap in education about the plant and more so, the daily onslaught of new and emerging brands. As 2020 takes flight, Illinois has officially become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Several other states like New York and New Jersey are expected to…
People hate the term “influencer” – and I totally get it. No one wants to feel like they’re being swayed by something other than their own opinions. Influencers in social media are people who have built a reputation for their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic. They regularly create content about a niche interest and continuously posts about that topic online. The job of the influencer isn’t to sell you garbage you don’t want. It’s to create content and…
The cold rain fell in sheets, splattering the sidewalk. Rush hour traffic splashed down the street, the cars’ red brake lights reflecting off the puddles. This was Portland, Oregon, in winter: soggy and dark, at times as appealing as putting on wet socks. But I was ensconced in the ultra-hip new Kex Hotel, thawing from the inside out with an aquavit cocktail. My deepest thoughts were about what dishes not to order off the menu and my weightiest concern was…
