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Disability and Travel

July is Disability Pride Month and that had me thinking about places I've been that are just not conducive to any sort of physical disability. The last time we were in London, I realized that over half of the Tube stations didn't have elevators or escalators or any way for someone who is elderly or disabled to make use of that station.

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In America, 1 in 4 people have some sort of disability. 11% of people have a physical disability and just about that same number have either a hearing ...

Travel Items To Grab During Prime Day(s)

Once a year, Amazon Prime Day comes around, though it now stretches over two days. This year Prime day is July 11-12, which is great if you're planning a vacation soon and you need some stuff for it. I've been checking out what useful travel goodies are included and I made a list for inspiration:

Skullcandy Wireless Earbuds I'm never going to be the person who pays hundreds of dollars for earbuds, especially when I'm so hard on the ones I already own or might lose on a trip. Buy these for a fracti...

Free Summer Travel Activities

Summer is, officially, here! That means vacation for a lot of people. Over 60%* of adults surveyed said they plan to travel this summer. You'll be seeing high crowds, delayed & cancelled flights, and high prices. Some are cutting back on trips, due to inflation, which is totally fair and valid. 
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If this is you, here are some things that are always free and cheap and available in most destinations:

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Safest Travel Destinations for Queer Travelers

It's the end of Pride Month, but that doesn't mean we're going to stop sharing important queer travel content, since I see that this is an important topic for a lot of you. To close out the month, I wanted to share some places to visit and those to avoid on your next travels, or if you're just an ally and want to frequent more inclusive places on your trips. 

I hope this infographic is a solid resource for you, allowing you to travel to places you feel more safe and secure in and finding inclusiv...

Travel to Learn LGBTQ+ History

Sometimes it's easier to learn about yourself and certain history when you travel. Something about being away from home and only focusing on one thing can help you absorb more information and make it make a bigger impact. If you've been wanting to delve into LGBTQ+ history, then there are so many ways and places to do so, including the ones below:

Remember when I said the National Parks Service was preserving and teaching others about Black history? Well, they are doing the same with LGBTQ+ histo...

How To Stay Comfortable And Refreshed On Long Road Trips

Road trips are fun ways to explore the world around you and provide more scenic and cultural experiences than being stuck in a plane at 37,000 feet for several hours.

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The only downside to road trips is that they can become uncomfortable - especially if you do all the driving. That's why ensuring your journeys are as comfortable and refreshing as possible makes perfect sense. But what are the best ways to do that?

Take a look at these practical tips and tricks to maximize the fun you ex...

Making Your Trips More Eco-Friendly

The more I see the weather swinging wildly throughout the year, the more I worry about global warming and think about that one episode of The Twilight Zone way too much. I know the things I do won't contribute greatly to making that change, but I still try and encourage others to. While travel doesn't always feel like it's great for the environment, especially when you're getting to your destination on a a huge plane that burns a ton of fuel, there are many things you can do to offset your trav...

Getting Road Trip Ready!

Summer is right around the corner and for lots of us, that means road trips. We just got back from one. It was quick, but it was fun and we got in a lot of things we wanted to do. Many people will be hitting the road for the summer. If you are, too, then you want to be prepared. Don't forget the most important thing: If you aren't renting a car, then you need to get your own road trip ready.

Have you checked your car recently?

I love a good road trip, but it can be scary if you aren't ready for th...

Why a City Break Could Be Perfect for You

When it comes to travel, there are always so many ways that you could look at it. Sometimes, we all get caught up in heading on the same vacations that we forget that there are so many different ways of doing it. You won’t always have to go to a beach for two weeks and lay by a pool. There are other ways of travel that are often just as enjoyable and rewarding. One of which is the idea of going on a city break.

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But if you’ve never been on a city break before, you may...

8 LGBTQ+ Travel Movies for Inspiration

I'm getting ready to do a road trip and I always love movies that can inspire my travels. If you're the same, you can visit places from your favorite horror movies and romantic comedies. Celebrate Pride Month by watching a travel movie that centers on LGBTQ+ people and themes, so you get the best of both. Here are 8 great flicks to put on your list. 

If you have other movies to add to this list, let me know in the comments. Now, go boot up your favorite streaming service.