In 2016, California took a stand against discrimination by implementing a state-funded travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws. This decision was prompted by North Carolina’s controversial restroom law. As the landscape of anti-LGBTQ+ laws spreads across the United States, Democratic lawmakers in California are proposing a shift in strategy. This shift is prompting a… Continue reading California Reevaluates State Business Travel Ban to States with Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
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LGBTQ Rights Under Threat in Kenya, The Country Considers Joining Anti-LGBTQ Wave in East Africa
The LGBTQ community in Kenya is facing the threat of a new law currently being drafted in the country. Kenya appears to be following the footsteps of Uganda , which has already passed similar legislation. This move against LGBTQ rights has sparked strong opposition from human rights activists and organizations in Kenya. As Reuters reported,… Continue reading LGBTQ Rights Under Threat in Kenya, The Country Considers Joining Anti-LGBTQ Wave in East Africa
Best & Worst Countries For Trans Rights In 2023
Transgender individuals face distinct challenges in their pursuit of freedom and safety, amidst the ongoing global fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In addition to Asher Fergusson’s annual LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, this new study focuses specifically on trans issues. Asher Fergusson has examined individual laws of various countries and collected data from international sources to create… Continue reading Best & Worst Countries For Trans Rights In 2023
Pride in Orlando: A Guide to the City’s Pride Month Events
Orlando is gearing up for a summer full of exciting events, delicious food, and a diverse community that seeks to embrace cultures from all backgrounds coming together. City officials attest that pride events in Orlando are an opportunity for welcoming LGBTQ+ tourists from all over the world. Orlando has been a pioneer among vacation spots… Continue reading Pride in Orlando: A Guide to the City’s Pride Month Events
Disneyland To Host First Official ‘Pride Nite’ In 2023
This year, Disneyland will host its first official Pride Nite to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will happen at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California on June 13 and June 15 to coincide with Pride Month. The new after-hours event starts at a time when Disney is still getting… Continue reading Disneyland To Host First Official ‘Pride Nite’ In 2023
Dwyane Wade Moved Out of Florida Due to Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment
In recent years, more and more celebrities have made Florida their permanent home. Many say that this is because the state has a good climate, low taxes, and business-oriented policies. This is especially true of Miami, Palm Beach, and Tampa Bay. However, for former NBA player Dwyane Wade, none of these advantages are compelling enough… Continue reading Dwyane Wade Moved Out of Florida Due to Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment
Advocacy Groups Issue Travel Warnings For The State of Florida
Equality Florida, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, has released a travel advisory to caution individuals about the risks of visiting or relocating to Florida. In their statement, the group expressed their concern over the state’s school censorship, book bans, and healthcare restrictions that have made the area unsafe for children. The sweeping changes are leading some… Continue reading Advocacy Groups Issue Travel Warnings For The State of Florida
WorldPride Heads To Sydney, Australia in February 2023
WorldPride announced its 2023 Festival Guide of more than 300 events, with Sydney as the host destination for the year. Sydney WorldPride kicks off on February 17th with seventeen days of activities through March 5th. The 2023 festival is the eighth iteration of the event, however, the first time being held in the Southern Hemisphere.… Continue reading WorldPride Heads To Sydney, Australia in February 2023
Black Expat In Mexico: I Want Other Black, Queer, World Travelers To Know That We Are Worthy Of Travel
Meckell Milburn, Lafayette, LA, 38, is a digital nomad, a queer travel addict and a content creator who currently is a Black expat in Mexico. Living in Mexico City, Milburn owns Travel Well With Meckell, a Black-owned travel brand, and she creates content that shares her experience and tries to inspire those who are considering… Continue reading Black Expat In Mexico: I Want Other Black, Queer, World Travelers To Know That We Are Worthy Of Travel
LA County Bans Official Travel To Texas And Florida In Response To Their Policies Toward Transgender Youth
Recent controversial policies carried out by Texas and Florida targeting transgender youth received a response from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this Tuesday as they voted unanimously to ban official travel to those states. According to LA County’s board members, those two states’ orders violate the best practices to support transgender minors. “The… Continue reading LA County Bans Official Travel To Texas And Florida In Response To Their Policies Toward Transgender Youth
This Year’s LGBTQ+ Travel Association Global Convention Will Be Held In Milan
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will host its 38th Annual Global Convention in Milan, Italy this fall, according to Travel Pulse. One of the travel industry’s top events for LGBTQ+ tourism, the convention will be held October 26-29. It was originally planned to take place in 2020, however, had to be rescheduled due to the… Continue reading This Year’s LGBTQ+ Travel Association Global Convention Will Be Held In Milan
Traveler Story: Being A Black Queer Disabled Woman In London Is Where It’s At
Being Black, queer, disabled and a woman has taught this traveler much about safety, accessibility and pure enjoyment in her travel experience. In this interview, Travel Noire speaks with a London-based travel blogger about the realities and nuances of traveling in the body of a Black queer disabled woman. Travel Noire: Could you tell us… Continue reading Traveler Story: Being A Black Queer Disabled Woman In London Is Where It’s At
Booking.com Survey Reveals Travel Barriers And Concerns Of LGBTQ+ Travelers
Travel website Booking.com recently conducted a study of LGBTQ+ travelers to research their travel experiences. The study was based on information provided by 3,052 travelers across North America, Europe, and Australia who identify as LGBTQ+. The study found that half of those surveyed have experienced discrimination when traveling. More than half said that being LGBTQ+… Continue reading Booking.com Survey Reveals Travel Barriers And Concerns Of LGBTQ+ Travelers
US Diplomatic Special Envoy Names Ghana And Uganda As Threats To LGBTQ People
According to newly appointed US Diplomatic Special Envoy for LGBTQI Rights, Jessica Stern, Ghana and Uganda— among others countries— pose a threat to the human rights of LGBTQ people. During a press conference held on July 1, Stern said that she has been monitoring foreign government threats to LGBTQ people, such as the recent mass… Continue reading US Diplomatic Special Envoy Names Ghana And Uganda As Threats To LGBTQ People
United States Passports Will Soon Offer Third Gender Option For Queer Individuals
The U.S. State Department approved the action to allow for a third gender option on American passports. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing for the equal travel passport treatment of LGBTQI+ U.S. citizens by allowing gender-queer individuals to have a non-binary selection. This will allow for a gender marker for this demographic of gender… Continue reading United States Passports Will Soon Offer Third Gender Option For Queer Individuals