Traveling with my hearing aids gave me the chance to face my fears head-on and proudly embrace what makes me different. That is a beautiful gift.
How to Travel as a Same-Sex Interracial Couple
After getting married in 2017, my wife and I started to travel. And in our travels, we’ve come across a few challenges unique to us as an interracial, same-sex couple. Will we be safe? Do we need to be more conscious of our PDA? Can we present ourselves as married? While we haven’t let those challenges stop us from exploring, I’ve gathered a few tips that hopefully will help you along your own journeys!
Traveling Solo As a New Mom Was The Best Gift I Gave Myself
Three weeks ago I found myself crying in a bathroom stall at Boston Logan airport. In my hand was a passport and a ticket to Tel Aviv. I wasn’t fleeing…
What It’s like to Travel as a Genderqueer Person
Sometimes gender can’t be read upon first impression. And as you’re probably imagining, this can make a lot of daily situations awkward or unpleasant. As a genderqueer person, I find…
Don’t Forget Your Name, or Your Gender: the Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer Travel Guide
We all know that travel is great. And we also all know that the actual processes of traveling can be frustrating and exhausting, taking quite a lot of mental and…
The Queer Woman’s Guide to Visiting Russia
Once upon a time, there were two tall, blonde Dutch girls with a big dream: to travel the world together. Not only did these girls share a friendship, but they…
Digital Nomads & Freelancers: Breather Might Be the Temporary Meeting Space of Your Dreams
On a cold day in midtown Manhattan, I lounged on a couch in an airy, sunlit room. My team – the amazing women who organize the annual Women in Travel…
6 Things Every Black Woman Needs to Know Before Going Abroad
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that traveling abroad is a wonderful experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. But for black travelers, going to countries with…
Meet the Part-Time Expat Changing Tourism for Colombia
It’s morning, but the normal horn honking is missing from the city sounds. Half of carrera septima in Bogota is closed for the day. The street is lined with vendors…
Solo Travel for Black Women: The Ultimate Guide
Solo travel can be a scary concept, no matter who you are. Add in being a woman — and a black woman, at that — and suddenly traveling alone can…
Meet the Expat Crafting Handmade Natural Remedies for Travelers
There is something amazingly transformative about travel. It has the power to change how we feel, how we think, or even how we perceive the world around you. I’ve had…
Vulnerable in Vietnam: Inside An Expat’s Diary
I realized that I’d become accustomed to driving a motorbike in Vietnam once I started daydreaming. As an expat, there’s a certain amount of diligence required to get used to…
3 Fabulous Hotels for Luxury and Family Fun
In January 2016 my husband and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary (and renewed our vows!), so I was looking to mark the occasion in true traveller style, with a…
What Is a Sustainable Souvenir? Take Home Eco Memories
Sustainable souvenirs are pretty and environmentally friendly. Image by Morgan Pettersson. We all love returning home with something that reminds us of our travels. It’s a great way to keep…
Ready, Set, Go! How to Plan Your Trip as a Fat Traveler
Preparation leads to success! Image by Flickr user aminaelahi. Are you fat? Do you like to travel? Do you feel like many travel articles intentionally avoid discussing topics that are relevant…