LGBTQ Travel

Bringing together travel tips and stories by and for AFAR travelers from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.

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In the Magazine
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 07, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Toronto skyline
LGBTQ Travel
The World’s Safest Countries for LGBTQ Travelers to Visit Right Now
August 01, 2023 02:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
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LGBTQ Travel
At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer
June 30, 2023 09:50 AM
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Sally Kohn
Villa Majorelle Yves Saint Laurent mansion
LGBTQ Travel
Morocco Used to Be a Haven for Gay Artists. It’s a Bit More Complicated Now
June 09, 2023 03:28 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Bahia, Brazil, People, Street
LGBTQ Travel
How Travel Helped Me Come Out
June 07, 2023 05:13 PM
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OluTimehin Kukoyi
Barnes Bay, Anguilla island British West Indies
LGBTQ Travel
My Queer Family Was Out and Proud on a Tiny Caribbean Island
June 06, 2023 05:24 PM
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Sally Kohn
London, England, UK - July 2, 2022: Pride Parade 50th Anniversary
LGBTQ Travel
In London, I Rediscovered the Joy of Pride Month
June 05, 2023 06:20 PM
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Matthew Ortile
Alok Vaid-Menon looks to the camera. They are wearing a multi-colored suit, red pom-pom earrings, and bejeweled sunglasses. Their hair is dyed green, blue, and purple.
LGBTQ Travel
Talking Gender Fluidity, Travel, and a Texas Childhood With Alok Vaid-Menon
June 02, 2023 01:43 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Pride celebrations in Washington D.C.
LGBTQ Travel
Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride
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LGBTQ Travel
What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East
April 04, 2023 01:40 PM
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Emy Rodriguez Flores
Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman launched Inclusive Guide to help make travel more inclusive for all.
LGBTQ Travel
Inclusive Guide Is a New Travel Site That Aims to Serve as a Modern-Day “Green Book”
July 23, 2022 10:12 AM
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Bailey Berg
This City is Better for Everyone, By Design
LGBTQ Travel
This City is Better for Everyone, By Design
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Why a Drag Reality Series Is the Best Travel Show in America
LGBTQ Travel
Why a Drag Reality Series Is the Best Travel Show in America
June 16, 2022 12:51 PM
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Sally Kohn
The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage
LGBTQ Travel
The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage
June 02, 2022 04:03 PM
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
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Festivals + Events
The World’s 10 Biggest LGBTQ Pride Celebrations
May 27, 2022 03:08 PM
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Adam M Groffman
How Local LGBTQ+ News Anchor Jana Shortal Celebrates Minnesota Pride and Builds Community
LGBTQ Travel
How Local LGBTQ+ News Anchor Jana Shortal Celebrates Minnesota Pride and Builds Community
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How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota
LGBTQ Travel
How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota
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Queer History Is Still Being Made in Washington, D.C.
LGBTQ Travel
Queer History Is Still Being Made in Washington, D.C.
January 05, 2022 12:58 PM
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Lola Méndez
Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa
LGBTQ Travel
Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa
June 25, 2021 02:07 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why Ft. Lauderdale Is Among the Most Welcoming Cities for LGBTQ+
LGBTQ Travel
Why Ft. Lauderdale Is Among the Most Welcoming Cities for LGBTQ+
February 24, 2021 10:21 AM
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Paul Rubio
Essential Tips for LGBTQ Travelers in the Great Outdoors
LGBTQ Travel
Essential Tips for LGBTQ Travelers in the Great Outdoors
June 12, 2020 06:11 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled
LGBTQ Travel
Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled
June 11, 2020 06:02 PM
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Sally Kohn
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
LGBTQ Travel
Beyond Borders and Binaries: A Trans Traveler Shares What It’s Like to Navigate the World
August 12, 2019 06:49 PM
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Bani Amor
Transgender Activists Will Be Honored With First-of-Its-Kind Monument in NYC
LGBTQ Travel
Transgender Activists Will Be Honored With First-of-Its-Kind Monument in NYC
June 07, 2019 09:36 AM
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Sarah Buder
Know Before You Go: Tips for Transgender and Nonbinary Travelers
LGBTQ Travel
Know Before You Go: Tips for Transgender and Nonbinary Travelers
May 30, 2019 08:54 PM
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Alex Verman
Thought-Provoking LGBTQ Books to Read on Your Upcoming Adventures
LGBTQ Travel
Thought-Provoking LGBTQ Books to Read on Your Upcoming Adventures
May 10, 2019 01:25 PM
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MJ Franklin
The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
LGBTQ Travel
The Best Caribbean Islands for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
May 03, 2019 02:50 PM
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John Newton
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
LGBTQ Travel
Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses
June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
LGBTQ Travel
The 5 Best Cities to Celebrate Pride in America
May 27, 2015 03:39 PM
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Alex Frank