From Legacy to Liberation: a queer journey to Montgomery, Alabama
What happens when three friends and committed community stakeholders come together with a resonating idea? You get change agents stepping into the role of travel agents—creating a journey with the potential to impact lives across generations and leave a legacy that endures for years to come. What began as a simple conversation has evolved into…
Pride Journeys: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a city that often surprises first-time visitors. Known historically as a hub for brewing and manufacturing, Milwaukee has transformed into a vibrant cultural destination with world-class museums, iconic tours, and a thriving LGBTQ community. From the famous Miller Brewing Tour to the innovative Milwaukee Art…
The Donald Dash: living abroad can offer challenges you don’t expect
A lot of people want to leave the United States for a number of different reasons. Those motivational factors include the embarrassment of Donald Trump and his polarizing, extremist political behavior (no reason to beat around the bush, it actually has a name: “The Donald Dash”), discrimination, cost of living, lack of access to obtainable…
Pride Journey: Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted me was my reflection framed by the words “See History Be History.” It felt like both a welcome and an invitation. As part of the Wall of Solidarity – a lively exhibit celebrating love, community, and queer joy – the…
National travel website chooses most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in NC
The website islands.com recently released their list of cities and towns in North Carolina deemed as tops for LGBTQ+ folks. Among them are Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Carrboro, Charlotte, Durham, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Wilmington, Cary and the Outer Banks. Though the article didn’t rank the cities, Charlotte placed fourth on the list as one of the areas…
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