I Was a Gay Kid Dreaming of Anywhere Else. Then I Went There.
I think being gay made me a natural traveler. That might sound strange, but hear me out. Growing up, I never fit in. Actually, it was way beyond just not [...]
Ditch the Car: Your Next Queer Getaway Is a Train (or Bus) Ride Away
There’s a particular kind of road-trip exhaustion that has nothing to do with the miles. It’s the highway hypnosis, the merge anxiety, the GPS [...]
Taking Flight On Your Own Terms: The Unexpected Rewards of Solo Travel
Mandy was sitting alone under a vast New Mexico sky, stars scattered like diamonds across the darkness, when she realized something profound had shifted. Just [...]
Fall Into Washtenaw County’s Best Seasonal Experiences
After an eventful summer season, fall is a perfect time to slow down and reclaim your peace of mind. Soak up the sensation of crisp autumn air, admire the [...]
Winter Pride Fests Keep the Party Going Year-Round
The party doesn't have to stop when the last Pride float rolls away in late summer. From Florida's winter paradise to New York's frozen lakes, queer communities [...]
‘Queer Eye’ Star Antoni Porowski’s New Boyfriend Is a Michigan Man — and They’re Making It Official
Looks like “Queer Eye” star Antoni Porowski has a new reason to love the Midwest — and it’s not just the cherry pie, though let’s [...]
Refuge in The Dunes: How Saugatuck Became an Unlikely Queer Oasis
For many queer Michiganders, Saugatuck-Douglas is a space they’ve felt free to take for granted, whether they’ve been or not.A small, upscale oasis [...]
Travel Isn’t a Performance: A Gay Nomad’s Take on Doing It ‘Wrong’
As a nomad who regularly updates an experience-based Instagram account, I see a lot of algorithmic memes, reels and comments about travel.From articles on how [...]
Finding Your People: An Insider’s Guide to Queer Community in Washtenaw County
When Maria Skrzynski moved to Ypsilanti in 2014, she knew almost no one. Today, as a content strategist for Destination Ann Arbor and a deeply connected member [...]
A Bubble of 'Siblinghood': How St. Petersburg, Florida Defies the State's Anti-LGBTQ+ Reputation
It's easy to dismiss Florida as merely ground zero for anti-queer legislation; after all, the state earned an Advisory Warning from Equality Florida in 2023 [...]
Why This Queer Writer Collected Stories From the 'Edge of the World'
"Where are all the queer travel writers?" Alden Jones asked herself at a colleague's retirement party. The Boston-based queer author and travel educator's [...]
How an Impromptu Road Trip from Ohio to Michigan Helped Me Embrace My Sexuality
I would never consider Ohio beautiful. I live in Ireland now, near the north, and it meets every kitschy description: rolling hills, grazing area framed by [...]
A Queer Trip to Grand Rapids: Your Two-Day Itinerary for a Wintry Weekend Road Trip
Heading to Grand Rapids during peak winter may seem ill-advised for some, but quick road trips don’t have to stop after Labor Day weekend. This [...]
Walk in the (Fabulous) Shoes of Local Queer Trailblazers
Fun, meaningful — and free — fall travel doesn’t have to mean trekking far from home. The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to walk in [...]
How a 'Ring of Keys' and a Ferry Across Lake Michigan Opened Up My Whole World
Back in the days when folks were significantly more (ahem) flexible in their understanding of the supervision needs of children, my mom deposited my [...]
How It Really Feels to Be Out and Proud in These Michigan Destinations
On the cusp of a new adventure, the road sprawls out before you. The last thought on your mind should be safety, but all too frequently, LGBTQ+ community [...]
First Queer-Friendly Nudist Hostel in Brazil Offers Sunshine and New (Nude) Friendships
Thinking of something a bit more far-flung for your fall travels? Something a little more exotic? A place where you can really be yourself, down to every naked [...]
Pack Your Bags — ‘That Michigan Guy’ Just Created Your Perfect Michigan Summer Itinerary
Ryan Redoute’s Michigan travel content could be considered the real-deal counterpart to the Pure Michigan campaign. Instead of billboard-sized images of [...]
Why Michigan’s PRISM Chorus Chose Dolly, Sufjan and 'Hairspray' for Its ‘Hits the Road’ Show
PRISM Chorus is hitting the road, and they’ve got their playlist all mapped out. The choir will perform “PRISM Hits the Road: A Musical Road [...]
Go Girl! Saugatuck Celebrates Women’s Weekend at Nation’s Largest Gay Resort
Women hearing the siren call of Lake Michigan may want to mark May 31-June 2 on their calendars. Those are the days that the largest gay resort in the country [...]
The Global Destinations That Inspire 'Bargain Block' Couple Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas
How the French countryside to the beaches of L.A. influence Detroit starter-home renos.
What It's Like to Be Queer on a Non-Queer Cruise
Just how out and proud could this gay couple be on their cruise around the arctic?
Add Some 'Eh' to Your Queer Travel This Summer in Canada
Growing up in Michigan, especially if you lived in the southeastern part of the state, the northeastern tip around Sault Ste. Marie or right near the middle [...]
