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What the travel industry needs to do for trans travellers

Even companies making an effort to be LGBTQ2S+ friendly often forget about the T. Here are some ways to fix that

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7 things you need to do to protect your privacy abroad. That means you, bad boy

You may be an open book in your hometown. But when you’re in a foreign country where you don’t know the culture and the laws, it’s worth being more private

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Will you be safe on your trip? When it comes to risky destinations, research attitudes, not just laws

While 64 countries still have laws against homosexuality, they are not all the same. Here's what to look for to be safer while in risky destinations

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What Canadian travel agents are telling their queer customers about going to the U.S.

Amid a flurry of policies that directly affect LGBTQ2S+ communities, queer Canadians are not sure they should be travelling south of the border

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What to do if you (and your gender) come under scrutiny at a border

Going through scrutiny at a border can be nerve-wracking for LGBTQ2S+ people. Here's some advice and resources to get you through it

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What exactly is the U.S. doing to people who have or want X passports?

The Trump government has stopped issuing new X passports to American citizens. What happens to the people around the world who already have them?

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What did we learn from this queer year in travel?

Before we ask 2024 to lock the door on the way out, we look back on what it taught us about getting the most out of our travel adventures

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These four island nations are tops as LGBTQ+-friendly Caribbean destinations

Want a sunny destination that's just a short flight away? We've got four suggestions for LGBTQ+-friendly Caribbean escapes.

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What queer people need to know about travel health insurance

From food poisoning to anti-queer violence, a good travel health insurance plan will help you sort out travel messes

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10 international airports that boast all-gender restrooms

When you've got to go, you just want to use the first available facility. These airports have all-gender restrooms, making it easy for people of all genders to answer nature's call

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As an LGBTQ2S+ person, will I be safe on an African safari?

Most foreigners wondering if they will be safe on an African safari worry about being attacked by wildlife. But LGBTQ2S+ travellers also worry about how they'll be treated by people

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Our top 7 global picks for unexpectedly friendly LGBTQ+ destinations

No matter where they started out, these seven unexpectedly friendly LGBTQ+ destinations have gotten much friendlier over the last few years

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Does this shirt make me look too queer? Travel expert Raviroundtheworld says it depends

Colourful travel influencer Raviroundtheworld talks about changing the way he presents in order to stay safe when he's abroad

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9 safety tips for after-dark travel adventures

Although there is no way to eliminate all the risks of going out late at night, a late night travel safety strategy can put you more at ease

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Lube is a liquid. And more things to remember when travelling with sex toys

Sure, you can take adult toys on vacation. But there are guidelines to follow. And some things are better left at home

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Airport tests out Canada's first gender-neutral security screenings

Trans and non-binary travellers celebrate potential update to binary body scanners, but say staff training is needed to ensure gender-neutral security screenings

Tash and Marthe Koster-Thomas (new parents) met in Bali.

Some experienced women travellers share their secrets to staying safe

We talked to some female-presenting social media stars about what they do to stay safe

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Do you really want an X passport?

Even with the U.S. and Canada offering gender-neutral passports, they're still no guarantee of respect or convenience when abroad

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