Today, we’re speaking with Lindsey Danis, a queer writer of fiction and essays whose writing has appeared in AFAR, Fodor’s Travel, Condé Nast Traveler, Longreads and more.

Lindsey’s book (Out) On the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel is out this month. In it, Lindsey weaves personal experience with data and interviews, and offers readers a framework for planning travel, navigating risks, and becoming self-reliant.

Lindsey is also the founder of the LGBTQ+ travel platform, Queer Adventurers, that focuses on queer women and nonbinary people. Her work is all about empowering LGBTQ+ travelers to understand and advocate for their needs so that they can plan incredible adventures.

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

The "how" of writing a book and securing an agent
The concept of queer joy
Writing for LGBTQ+ audiences through a liberatory framework
Why queer stories aren't just for queer travelers, but for anyone interested in a more expansive and inclusive world
What mainstream travel advice often gets wrong about the queer experience
How we can use our spending power to advocate for change
Practical insights on how to be an ally to a queer traveler

Featured on the show:

Read (Out) On the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel
Learn more about Lindsey's work
Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindsey.danis.writer
Connect with Lindsey on LinkedIn
Check out Lindsey's platform, Queer Adventures
Get Lindsey's book proposal worksheet
Get Lindsey's allyship guide for travelers
Read Lindsey's piece for Eater about the restaurant industry
Check out the Everywhere is Queer app

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Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more.

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