LGBTQ+ Travel & Literature
As amazing as the nomadic lifestyle can be, there are definitely some aspects of travelling that get old quickly. The airports are hectic, the flights are long and uncomfortable, hostels tend to be small and cramped. These things can be difficult for anyone to deal with, but they’re especially hard for those with chronic illness. …
I was so excited to get the chance to go to the Green Gables Heritage Place last summer, so excited in fact that I forgot to write about it at the time. So now I’m here, a bit late, to tell you that it definitely lives up to the dreams of every Anne of Green …
I love small towns, port and beach towns especially. Sadly, so many small towns no longer have local bookstores. So I was thrilled when I came across Beach Reads in Port Dover! Not only do they carry a wonderful selection of both new and used books, but they also make a strong effort to create …
This past fall I was lucky enough to get to attend a reading from Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill at the Wigtown Book Festival. McGill themself pitched their book as Frankenstein meets Jurassic Park, but queer. This alone was enough to put Our Hideous Progeny next up on my TBR list. And I have …
Do you ever find that when you go out for a bit the food never looks quite as good as it did in the pictures? You expect to be served a big slice of gooey cake with a perfect swirl of ice cream on top, but the reality is a disappointing sliver with a bit …
Everywhere I travel I like to find a pen. A unique souvenir to add to my collection, and remind me of what I loved about that particular place. It seems many of us who are passionate about something like to collect mementos, not only as keepsakes, but as a way to show off our passions …
I’ll forever be grateful to T.J. Klune for his ability to give us stories that feel like hugs in the form of paperbacks. Similar to his book, The House in the Cerulean Sea, Klune’s queer fantasy Under the Whispering Door explores what it means to be a good person. Dealing with themes of love, grief, …
Some people may think that one book store is the same as the next. Hopefully if you’ve found your way to this blog, then you know that’s not true. Bookstores come in a wonderful array of shapes and sizes. Some specialise in seeking out those antique or rare editions, some compile a collection of books …
Travelling solo almost inevitably involves interacting with strangers. Whether it be in a crowded airport or a busy hostel, you’ll likely wind up dealing with new people. Though this may not be an issue for everyone, it can feel really overwhelming for someone with social anxiety. These situations can be especially stressful for travellers within …
Travel guides are becoming more and more diverse, filling the needs of every travellers’ niche. There’s guides for backpacking, for luxury travel, for travelling with a pet, and even a guide to the best places to kiss in Paris. Whatever you’re hoping to do or see in the world, there’s a guide for it. I’m …