Pride Month

At Matador, our guiding principle is that all people deserve the opportunity to make travel a central pillar of their lives. LGBTQ+ people, in particular, may still face discrimination in many places, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from traveling fearlessly. So we’re taking this Pride Month to share resources that will help make travel safe and fun for the LGBTQ+ community. We also believe that LGBTQ+ stories need to be told all year round, not just during one month of the year. But Pride Month is a special time to honor our LGBTQ+ articles and elevate our queer writers’ voices.

In 2022, we will once again be able to come together and celebrate our communities through parades, parties, and rallies. This year organizations across the country are reimagining leadership and programming to create more diverse and inclusive queer spaces. From big city shindigs to small-town get-togethers, no matter where you are in the US, there’s likely a Pride event within driving distance.

There is still so much work to be done to ensure our LGBTQ+ communities are treated not just equally, but with respect and dignity. We’re committed to helping people of all identities explore the planet on their own terms, so we’ve put together informative guides to get you where you want to be. If you identify as transgender, we’ve created a guide about how to stay safe while seeing the world. If you’re interested in Europe, these are the 10 most LGBTQ-friendly cities to visit. Even if you don’t identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, you’re not off the hook. Now’s your chance to step up and become a better queer ally while traveling.

No matter who you are or how you identify, everyone deserves the chance to explore our beautiful, diverse planet. So get out of your comfort zone, connect with communities around the globe, and pursue the adventures of your wildest dreams — this month and every month.

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Spotlight on: Venture Out

Venture Out

Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever-lasting effects of LGBTQ community building.

Celebrate Pride around the globe

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Spotlight on: A guide to camping with toddlers, with Terrell and Jarius

A guide to camping with toddlers

Terrell and Jarius describe themselves as “just a normal family that breaks stereotypes placed upon us.” As children, neither of them traveled much, which was something they wanted to change when raising their kids. Follow along as they RV the North Georgia countryside with Ashton and Aria, coming together as a family and still getting Dad time along the way.

Matador's Ultimate LGBTQ City Guides

Epic Stays

The Best Gayborhoods in Florida's Major Cities

Apr 22, 2022
John Garry
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Salt Lake City

May 3, 2022
John Garry
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to San Francisco

May 27, 2022
John Garry
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to London

May 18, 2022
Michael Arnold
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Athens

May 5, 2022
Ashley Moor
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Asheville

May 12, 2022
Erin McGrady
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Los Angeles

Nov 15, 2019
John Garry
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Chicago

Nov 8, 2019
Ashley Moor
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to New York City

Oct 31, 2019
Parrish Turner
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Paris

Jun 1, 2020
Michael Arnold
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Cape Town

Jun 30, 2020
Jeniffer Chiat
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Tokyo

Nov 25, 2019
Taylor Bond
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Honolulu

Jan 28, 2020
Avery Johnson
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Pittsburgh

Jul 8, 2020
Marisa Valotta
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Atlanta

Jan 13, 2020
Parrish Turner
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Washington, DC

Feb 24, 2020
Erin McGrady
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Manchester, England

Jan 20, 2020
Lily Dunn
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide to Brighton, England’s Queer Capital

Nov 19, 2019
Sue King
LGBTQIA+ Travel

The Best LGBTQ Pubs and Bars in London

Feb 6, 2020
Sue King

Produced by: Katie Scott Aiton, Alexandra Halky, Kati Hetrick, Dheandra Jack, Laura Reilly 

Special Thanks: John Garry, Maddie Gwinn, Olivia Harden, Elisabeth Sherman

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