When I can’t travel myself, I turn to Instagram to soak up all the glorious travels of other queer women! They share glimpses of other realities and inspire me to get out of my bubble. 

New York City is a great place to be gay — and you’ll have a gay ’ol time with our guide to the city’s most notable restaurants, parties, museums, bookstores and so much more!

Listen OK — the New York Times named Washington DC the Gayest City in America for a reason.

Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city! You’re going to love it.

It’s our epic guide to some of the best places to eat, learn, walk, shop, party and be queer in Los Angeles.

Although Baltimore is not known as a tourist destination or a LGBTQ vacation spot, the city has an abundance of culture and beauty to offer its visitors and residents.

Olivia invited us on a trip and that’s cool because we really need a vacation, y’all. Maybe you do too? Get in here to find out how to hang out in Mexico this November with Autostraddle, Kristin Russo, Jenny Owen Youngs, Cameron Esposito, Rhea Butcher and Julie Goldman! Also butch yoga.

Bellingham is often described as a little version of Portland, Oregon. It’s the best city I’ve ever lived in, and I’m proud to call it home.

Get to know the Lowcountry!

Buenos Aires’ dark streets glistened with youth and possibility, and most of our nights revolved around an easy camaraderie between travelers.

“I loved living in Georgia, but the people I met, particularly in my village, seemed so old-fashioned I was always too scared to come out and lose the love and affection I’d gained. “

London can be brutal when the rent is due, but also incredibly exciting, creative, glittery and beautiful any day of the week.

“Put in the effort, put yourself out there and you will be rewarded with a really, really good time!”

“There are heaps of places to hang out and meet likeminded “Perthonalities.” Not to mention the beaches and forests here are goddamn beautiful.”

“Though it’s got its share of pros and cons, the memories you make in this gorgeous city will stick with you forever.”

The South is notoriously friendly. It is also notoriously bigoted. In 2006, the year I moved to Nashville, an anti-marriage equality proposition passed. It felt like a slap in the face and a sign to leave. Six years later, I couldn’t be more happy that I stayed.

Brunch, beer and a three-day-long Pride? Yes please.

“This was the first city that I chose for myself, and I’ve never looked back. This is home, and for good reason.”

An epic guide to San Francisco for locals and visitors and newbies written by two girls who have been here for a really really long time.

It’s the second largest and second most populous city in the United Kingdom (the first being London) with over three and a half million people. So obviously it can’t be too bad here!