CALLING ALL SPANISH SPEAKING EXPLORERS AND WANDERERS IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Join forces with the IGLTA Foundation and Airbnb in a groundbreaking research venture! We're embarking on a global survey journey to unveil the ultimate LGBTQ+ travel hotspots and gain deeper insights into the travel preferences of LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide, with a special spotlight on the enchanting landscapes of Latin America. Share your insights and be a part of the evolution toward a more inclusive travel realm. As a heartfelt thank you for your contribution, you stand a chance to WIN one of four US$250 Airbnb coupons – a token of our gratitude for your role in shaping the future of travel.
Celebrating the power of one's authentic self, National Coming Out Day on 11 October has been providing a platform to LGBTQ+ individuals around the world since 1988. On this important day, we honor all those who have had the strength and courage to share their truth in light of pervasive ignorance and homophobia. We recognize that each brave soul serves as an agent for change; with every voice shared comes further acceptance and equality across society!
LOTS TO DO IN THE 512 – AUSTIN: BATS AND BBQ IN THE BOOM TOWN
“Keep Austin Weird” and Austin City Limits have long defined this state capital city. Now with explosive growth, it’s beginning to look like another Texas mega-city. It’s still an interesting area of Texas where plants from the east, south, and west thrive. Palms, live oaks, and desert species are all part of the landscape. Just west of the city is Lake Austin and the notorious Hippie Hollow Park, drawing a fun and young crowd to everyone’s favorite city.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR TRANSGENDER, GENDERQUEER AND NON-BINARY WANDERLUSTERS
Transgender, genderqueer and non-binary individuals face unique challenges when traveling, ranging from being humiliated by airport security and targets of hate crimes, to not having access to proper medical care while abroad. #TravelingWhileTrans on X, formally known as Twitter, provides firsthand accounts of the obstacles that these travelers face.
