LGBTQ+ Travel & Literature
Homesickness can happen to anyone, no matter how much you love to travel, or how prepared you feel. Travelling, especially long term, can be jarring and lonely. Of course, it can also be exhilarating and wonderful. If you have dreams of seeing the world, you shouldn’t let anything stand in your way. But for the …
I couldn’t tell you why, but it’s undeniable that mystery and crime fiction attracts a large LGBTQ+ audience. Over the decades, queer crime fiction has become its own subgenre, largely overlooked by mainstream publishers. But from Joseph Hansen, to Sandra Scoppettone, to Cheryl Head, queer authors have slowly been breaking into the literary scene. Lev …
Cordial Clove Books is not only a queer-owned small business, it’s a business that supports other queer-owned businesses! In the store you can find tons of fun novelty items and stationery made by other local and LGBTQ+ artists and businesses. Every time I enter this shop, I find my self-control tested as I try to …
Travel Troubles is an ongoing series about coping with the anxieties that are often experienced while travelling. Travelling is exciting, eye-opening, and amazing. It’s also scary. Going to a new place, figuring out transportation and currency, dealing with language barriers, it can all be very overwhelming. Travelling solo can be especially intimidating for members of …
There have been many times while writing reviews that I know I’m going to have trouble being objective. This is definitely one of those times, but thankfully I’m under no obligation to be anything but truthful. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is easily one of the best books I’ve read in …
The Portal Bookshop in York has only been open for a few years, but it’s easy to see how it has become an invaluable locale for the queer community. LGBTQ+ bookstores are a rarity, but as a fantasy and sci-fi focused queer bookstore, it’s almost hard to believe a place as magical and unique as …
The island of Newfoundland has an endless number of adventures to offer, and though St. John’s is only a small part of the province, it doesn’t disappoint. This list highlights only a few of the amazing sights and activities I’ve found! Signal Hill The home of Cabot Tower, and the place where the very first …
One of the many things shared between members of the queer community is a love of escapism, and rooted in escapism are two of my favourite hobbies; reading and travel. In fact, they’re the inspiration behind this blog. They’re also what prompted my latest book purchase; The Rainbow Atlas. Beautifully designed, The Rainbow Atlas details …
I recently had the luxury of crossing a place off my bucket list of Canadian literary destinations. With the décor of every room inspired by a different author or creative mind, the Arlington Hotel is one of the most bizarrely wonderful places I’ve ever stayed. Built in the early 1850’s, the Arlington is the highlight …
I’ll admit it. I do love those huge chain bookstores. The type that sell weird knickknacks and collectibles, and have almost as many random decor products as they do books. And these may be my go-to places when the newest book is released in a favourite fantasy series, or when I need to find gifts …