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 […]
Chicago’s Queer Nightlife Gets a New Dive: Fathom Opens in Lakeview
Chicago’s queer nightlife has always had range. Big nights, sweaty dance floors, iconic spaces that feel larger than life. But what’s often harder to find is something simpler. A place you can walk into without planning your entire night around it. Somewhere that feels like it belongs to the neighborhood as much as it belongs […]
Guide to Queer Luxury in Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City, NJ is known for its energy, bright lights, expansive casinos, and a sense that anything can happen at any hour. Atlantic City is a choose your own adventure destination. From high-end dining and oceanfront suites to thoughtfully designed spa days and elevated nightlife, there are incredibly exciting ways to experience Atlantic City through […]
Lesbian Beaches: The Ultimate Guide to Queer-Friendly Shores Around the Globe
Who doesn’t love a beach day? You’ve got the sun, sand, gorgeous views, and those awesome beachside eats—perfect for a lesbian vacation! But finding the right spot can be tricky. While many guidebooks and forums rave about gay beaches, lesbian beaches can be a bit harder to pinpoint. Where can you go to connect with […]
Why Queer Women Are Choosing Group Travel Right Now
There’s a shift happening in how queer women travel, and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. More and more queer women and nonbinary travelers are choosing group trips over traditional travel styles. Not because it is easier, but because it offers something that is still surprisingly hard to find: safety, and most of […]
LGBTQ Travel Guide to Nepal
What Queer Travelers Should Know Before Visiting Nepal Nepal might not be the first place people think of for LGBTQ travel, but it can be one of the most rewarding destinations for queer travelers who love adventure. Known for the towering peaks of the Himalayas, ancient temples, and world-class trekking routes, the country draws adventurers […]
LGBTQ Destinations to Visit This Year
One of the questions I get asked most is, “Where should I go next?” And for LGBTQ travelers, that question always comes with a few extra layers. Is it safe? Will I feel welcome? Is there queer community, or at least room to exist without shrinking myself? The destinations on this list are places I […]
Lesbian Bars Are Growing Again and Women’s Sports Bars Are Changing the Game
For years, lesbian bars were talked about almost entirely in the past tense. Articles focused on what had closed, what had been lost, and how few spaces remained for queer women to gather in real life. When The Lesbian Bar Project launched in 2020, there were just 20 lesbian bars left in the entire United […]
A Queer Toronto Itinerary That Celebrates Food, Art, and LGBTQ+ Community
As a seasoned traveler and a gay woman who stands at just 5’2″, believe me when I say it’s not often I feel safe traveling alone. But walking the streets of Toronto, I could finally let my guard down. The city is extremely walkable, vibrant, and best of all, very gay. Quaint neighborhoods and family-oriented […]