lgbt travel

Tips for the best LGBT-centered vacation destinations, including annual Pride festivals, gay cruises, historic landmarks and more.

New York City, 1999.
"Are you okay?" Chris was sitting bolt upright, in the hotel bed opposite, counting on his fingers. "I've been up for ages."
By Richard Douglas5 years ago in Wander
Germany
When I first arrived in Germany the country was still divided between East and West. I arrived in Frankfurt as required and on time. When I arrived in Frankfurt it was my first time being away from the home shores of the United States and it was intimidating to me. I had never been this far from Roanoke, VA. I was just eighteen and scared to death to experience anything that adventurous my first night so I stayed in the barracks. We were processed into the European theater and I was surprised by how quick the Army had this done.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee5 years ago in Wander
Tiny Living
Once upon a time I lived in a big house. Actually, I've lived in a few big houses. My wife and I didn't start off living in a big house, we worked our way to one.
By Sarah Rickman5 years ago in Wander
A Weekend Once Upon A Dream
This story is based on a vacation long-past, before the virus made travel frightening. It is a map of the unappreciated parts of gritty San Francisco, for those who are willing to look.
By Nat Bar6 years ago in Wander
San Francisco on my mind
Chris and I spent Saturday afternoon painting the walls at the back of our house. The old red brick now brightened up with the Alpine Blue masonry paint which took five weeks to travel from Darwen to Altrincham and finally to us. We're getting lots of jobs done during the lockdown, jobs which might have still been ideas if we weren't restricted to internet shopping and staying at home. I've never seen the cutlery drawers so neat before.
By Richard Douglas6 years ago in Wander
Milestones For Dipshits
CW: Sea Story. Expect Coarse Language, Sexual Objectification, Terrible Fashion Choices. I hit a milestone in my transition today. Not a small one, either. But in order to understand this milestone I have to take you back a bit.
By Sophia-Helene Mees de Tricht6 years ago in Wander
900,000 Women
Kuala Lumpur – Where a trans woman can be in a public bathroom, fixing her lipstick in the mirror next to a Muslim woman adjusting her headscarf, without either woman feeling uncomfortable or threatened.
By Rachael Wander6 years ago in Wander
The Queer Girl City Guide for Sydney
Marked as one of the most belligerent and happening events for queer men and women from across the globe, the Mardi Gras is unlike something you’ve ever seen before.
By Brooke Collits6 years ago in Wander
Cuba Libre, Yes Please
Havana, is a faster-paced city that is somewhat different than the stereotypical Caribbean islands. With the taxi speeding down the Malecon to take tourists around the city, it is a city that, thanks to some of the steps being taken, may open their doors to travelers from the United States and around the world. But there are a few things that you need to know as a potential tourist.
By DM Lewis7 years ago in Wander
Curacao Pride—3 Years
Curacao as an island that is home to a diverse population of people who speak a diverse number of languages. As a part of the Lesser Netherland Antilles, residents of the island not only speak Dutch, but Portuguese, as well as Papiamento, and local creole language that derived from African and Portuguese languages. Even with that in mind, tourism is a major source of income for the island. Although it is less reliant on it than many other Caribbean islands, making this a destination that welcomed some 1.7 million guests to their sandy beaches in 2015; it is still an island that has more to offer than the standard tourism hallmarks. From Curacao Carnival to the Foam Party, or Full Moon Party at Kokomo Beach there is something for everyone to take part in.
By DM Lewis7 years ago in Wander
GCircuit Songkran 2017
Every year, as I plan my travel plans, I try to seek out destinations that have a strong LGBT-accepting community, that are off of the beaten path, but are still a popular destination. Thailand was no different. I booked my trip with the full intention of taking in as much of the LGBT Bars, Nightlife, and events surrounding Songkran and Thai New Year, and managed to mix that all in while seeing the classic sites of this country and culture including the temples, street markets, and of course a side trip all the way to Phuket for Patong Beach.
By DM Lewis7 years ago in Wander
Traveling to the Safe States Part 2
In my last post I talked all about the first part of our trip, how we’ll be traveling down the West Coast and through the southern states, and our preconceived notions of how the southern states treat people in the LGBTQ+ community.
By Emily Elliott7 years ago in Wander