10 Destinations Where Queer Travel Feels Easier
Strong LGBTQ+ protections, visible queer communities and the freedom to actually relax on vacation. Queer travelers do a lot of mental math on vacation. Can we hold hands here? Is this hotel genuinely welcoming? Which bathroom is going to be the least stressful? If we have another round, will we feel comfortable walking back together? […]
Key West Womenfest 2026 Is Bringing Drag Kings, Pool Parties and Queer Community to the Island
The five-day festival welcomes lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women, along with allies, for pool parties, drag performances, art and waterfront adventures. Key West Womenfest returns September 2 through 6, 2026, with five days of parties, performances and creative experiences across the island. This year’s theme, “Lost Women in the Arts,” celebrates women whose creative […]
The Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in America’s Red States
Every year, we find ourselves adding more destinations to our travel wish lists. Sometimes it’s because of a new restaurant, an incredible hiking trail, a can’t-miss concert, or a recommendation from another queer traveler. Other times, it’s because we’re visiting family, traveling for work, or turning a wedding invitation into a long weekend away. One […]
Queer Travel Guide to Cumberland, Maryland
When most people picture a Maryland getaway, they probably think of the Chesapeake Bay or the beaches along the Eastern Shore. Allegany County, the mountain side of Maryland, couldn’t feel more different. Tucked into the westernmost part of the state, this mountain region is defined by historic downtowns, scenic railways, winding bike trails, and enough […]
The Best Pride Festivals That Happen After June
It’s easy to think Pride has a season. By the time July rolls around, the rainbow displays start coming down, social feeds move on to something new, and it can feel like Pride is over for another year. But that’s really only true if you’re looking at the calendar through a North American lens. Around […]
Why South Africa Feels Like Four Bucket List Trips in One
There are destinations people visit for one defining experience. South Africa is not one of them. Safari may be the first thing that comes to mind, and it deserves its place on the bucket list. Seeing elephants move through the bush, spotting a lion in the wild, or watching giraffes cross the horizon is every […]
Thailand Just Launched Its First-Ever Pageant for Toms and Trans Men
When Americans think about LGBTQ travel in Thailand, the conversation often starts in familiar places: Bangkok’s nightlife, island escapes, Pride celebrations, and, more recently, the country’s landmark marriage equality legislation. But one of the reasons Thailand continues to stand out as a destination for LGBTQ travelers is that its queer culture is far more expansive […]
A Queer Weekend in Saratoga Springs: LGBTQ-Owned Businesses, Pride, and Small-Town Charm
Before visiting, I knew Saratoga Springs for its horse racing history, mineral springs, and reputation as a classic Upstate New York getaway. What I didn’t expect was how visible the LGBTQ community would feel or how much the city’s arts, culture, and small-business scene would shape my experience there. Just a few hours from New […]
7 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses to Support in Saratoga Springs
Looking for LGBTQ-owned businesses in Saratoga Springs? While this charming Upstate New York destination is best known for its historic downtown, horse racing, and mineral springs, it’s also home to a thriving community of queer entrepreneurs. From boutique hotels and neighborhood cafés to standout restaurants and champagne bars, LGBTQ-owned businesses are helping shape the city’s […]
Before Stonewall, There Was Atlantic City
How a landmark legal victory turned America’s Playground into America’s Gay Capital Two years before the 1969 Stonewall uprising, a unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling changed everything, not just for the bars that fought the case, but for an entire city that would spend the next decade becoming one of the most vibrant queer […]