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Glamping Dome in Southern Illinois
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Queer-Friendly Cabin in Makanda, IL
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Trans Travel Guide: Madison, WI
Trans Travel Guide: Madison, WI
Big gay markets, cheese curds, and trans rights—this is your trans and nonbinary travel guide to Madison, Wisconsin. Only two and a half hours from Chicago, Madison, Wisconsin is known for its craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, award-winning farmers’ markets, and bike-friendly streets. It’s a capital city surrounded by lakes, packed with charm, and proudly progressive. Madison stands out as a safe haven in the Midwest—where queer and trans folks aren’t just welcomed, they’re leading the way. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or looking for your next “they-cation” spot, this is a first-timers guide on where to stay, what to eat, and how to explore Madison curated for and by trans and nonbinary (TGNC+) travelers in partnership with Destination Madison. Is Madison Trans-Friendly? Madison has long been a trailblazer for LGBTQIA+ rights. In 1975, it […]
LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide: New Hope, PA
LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide: New Hope, PA
Welcome to New Hope, Pennsylvania—the queerest small town in the state and ranked the #1 small town in the U.S. for arts and culture by Travel + Leisure. Just over an hour from Philadelphia and nestled along the Delaware River, New Hope has been a safe haven for queer travelers, artists, and creatives since the 1940s. It was also recently named one of the top leaf-peeping destinations in the U.S. by Forbes, and it continues to thrive year-round as a vibrant, welcoming place for everyone. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, solo trip, or fun group getaway, New Hope has a little something for everyone. It’s the kind of place where you can either take it easy and relax all weekend or pack your itinerary with fun things to do, see and eat. Shop New […]
LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide: Chicago, IL
LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide: Chicago, IL
A complete local guide to Chicago: LGBTQ-owned businesses, gayborhoods, queer and lesbian bars, queer hairstylists, meet-ups and more!
LGBTQIA+ USA Bucket List
LGBTQIA+ USA Bucket List
Well-known and not-so-well-known US gayborhoods, US gay villages, and *extra* queer-friendly US towns and cities that are ALL worth visiting.
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Trans & Gender Diverse Travel Guide: A Roadmap for Safe and Enjoyable Travel
Trans & Gender Diverse Travel Guide: A Roadmap for Safe and Enjoyable Travel
A First-of-its-Kind Roadmap for Navigating Global Travel Download the Guide Here PALM SPRINGS, CA, United States (23 October 2025) — The IGLTA Foundation’s Gender Diverse Travel Advisory Group (GTAG)
Know Your Rights + Chicago Resources
Know Your Rights + Chicago Resources
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Search LGBTQIA+ Rights by State or Country
Find Gender Affirming Salons and Barbers
Find Gender Affirming Salons and Barbers
Guide to Being An Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People
Guide to Being An Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People
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