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This Week in Queer Travel: Connection, Safety, and Adventure

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This week, we dove into the messy, exhilarating, and human side of queer travel—sex, intimacy, loneliness, and connection—framed by World Sexual Health Day (September 4th). We explored how travel can be liberating, how to stay safe while embracing desire, and the ways meaningful connections can be formed on the road. Making new friends never looked this fabulous! - Angel Phoenix, me, Ian, and Chris - Drag Brunch @ Hard Rock Cafe, Las Vegas, NV. Here’s a recap of this week’s content: The Sexy, Messy, and Human Side of Queer Travel A deeper dive into queer travel, sexual health, and authentic connection, including personal experiences and practical tips for staying safe and confident on the road. Queer Travel: Exploring Connection, Intimacy, and Freedom A brief blog post summarizing last weeks Sunday Brunch. Join my email list to get your issue each Sunday ! Upcoming Come Along Cruise! Join Ian and I when we set sail for the Rivera Maya! Ian and I are co-hosting a 5-night queer-friendly...

The Sexy, Messy, and Human Side of Queer Travel

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Travel is exciting, liberating… and sometimes complicated—especially for queer travelers. Inspired by World Sexual Health Day on September 4th, this blog dives into a side of travel we don’t talk about enough: intimacy, connection, and sexual health on the road. Beyond the beaches, cocktails, and sunsets, travel brings unique challenges around personal safety and meaningful connection. It’s an opportunity to explore the world, but also an opportunity to explore yourself. Navigating Local Laws and Cultural Attitudes on Sex and Relationships Sexual health and safety are a big part of traveling responsibly. Staying safe isn’t just about condoms, STI testing, or knowing your PrEP options—it’s also about understanding the laws and cultural norms of the places you visit. In some countries, same-sex relationships are criminalized, and public displays of affection—or even private consensual encounters—can carry serious risks. Other places may be more accepting legally but still hold conserva...