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Why is Inclusivity and Diversity Important in Travel?

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First, let’s be clear. There are more ways to be an inclusive traveler than only including LGBTQIA+ individuals, from including differently abled bodies to colored bodies to different sized bodies. All of them are equally important, but this post focuses on why being more LGBTQIA+ inclusive is important because that’s my experience. I do not […]

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Avoid These 18 Travel Mistakes!

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There are plenty of “what to do when traveling” tips. Honestly, there are quite a few “what not to do” as well, but I have a few key points that I did not come across! Let’s just say I made those mistakes so you don’t have to! Read on for mistakes I have made (or

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Everything You Need to Know to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

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I have only been interested in Joshua Tree National Park for a few years now, despite having grown up in Southern California. My mom even admitted she has very little interest in Joshua Tree, which is why I went by myself! I don’t really think I knew it existed, honestly. In the past, it was

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Five Fun Days in Joshua Tree National Park

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I have only been interested in Joshua Tree National Park for a few years now, despite having grown up in Southern California. My mom even admitted she has very little interest in Joshua Tree, which is why I went by myself! I don’t really think I knew it existed, honestly. In the past, it was

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The Ultimate Two-Day Itinerary to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

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I have only been interested in Joshua Tree National Park for a few years now, despite having grown up in Southern California. My mom even admitted she has very little interest in Joshua Tree, which is why I went by myself! I don’t really think I knew it existed, honestly. In the past, it was

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The Best One-Day Joshua Tree Itinerary to Maximize Time

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I have only been interested in Joshua Tree National Park for a few years now, despite having grown up in Southern California. My mom even admitted she has very little interest in Joshua Tree, which is why I went by myself! I don’t really think I knew it existed, honestly. In the past, it was

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LGBT+ Travel Troubles (AKA What Happens When You Are Queer, “Passing” as Straight?)

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I prefer the term queer for myself. However, I know it has been a degrading and derogatory term for LGBTQIA+ people in the past. I am using it as a reclamation for my identity, but I am sorry if that term offends anyone. Queer is used interchangeably with LGBT and LBGTQIA+ on my site and

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33 Amazing Photos of Keukenhof Gardens

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If you haven’t already read my tips for visiting Keukenhof Gardens, you can head over here. This post is focused more on the amazing photographs that can be captured there. And hopefully convince you to add it to your bucket list/travel list! First of all, Happy Pride Month! With everything going on in the world,

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Visiting Keukenhof Gardens: 15 Tips From Experience

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15 things I learned on a fated trip to the famous Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in The Netherlands!

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Great Things To Do In And Around Zion National Park (That Don’t Involve Hiking)

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It’s no secret Zion National Park is known for its hiking. But let’s talk about what else is around the area to enjoy!

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