LGBTQ+ Travel & Literature
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 …
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 …
Whether you’re out and proud, an ally supporting a friend, or you’re just starting to explore your queer identity, Pride month can be intimidating. Pride is a wonderful time of year to celebrate love and life. But if this is your first time joining in on the festivities, here’s a few tips to help you …
Happy Pride Month! This is the perfect time of year to talk about one of my favourite queer-owned businesses, Sirkel Foods! Right in the heart of Stratford Ontario, Sirkel Foods is a welcoming take-out restaurant, full of pride and amazing food. Open for breakfast and lunch, they offer a delicious assortment of sandwiches and salads, …
Every place on this earth is unique. That’s what makes travelling so exciting and addictive, there’s always more to see, and new experiences to be had. The new experiences are also what can make travelling so terrifying. Being in completely different surroundings than you’re used to can be disorienting. However, you can’t let fear stand …
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 …
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 …
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 …