Lonely Planet the LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe

Alicia Valenski

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Book cover for Lonely Planet the LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe

Lonely Planet the LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe

Lonely Planet the LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe

Alicia Valenski

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"must-have for queer travellers" - Attitude Magazine

"travel inspiration with a strong queer perspective, you need this in your arsenal" - Pink News

"will give queer travellers a serious case of wanderlust" - Publisher's Weekly

Discover more than 50 queer-friendly places guided by the communities that live there.

Packed with insights, itineraries, and inspiration, this panoramic compendium will introduce you to LGBTQ+ locals who share, in their own words, the things that make their destination sparkle - with lesser-known attractions and off-the-beaten-path destinations that are inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+ travellers.

Inside The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide:

  • 50+ LGBTQ+ travel destinations around the world where the queer community can thrive outside of just Pride parades, including: The USA, South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia, Canada, and Australia
  • Insider recommendations and travel tips from LGBTQ+ locals and tastemakers highlighting queer-owned businesses and queer-friendly experiences
  • Intimate interviews bring you into LGBTQ+ communities with honest, helpful insights for queer travellers planning to visit their hometowns
  • Handy 'Know Before You Go' boxes for each destination share details on the local languages, currency, Pride celebrations, and information on when to go
  • Stunning photography and beautifully illustrated maps featuring colour-coded points of interest
  • Additional LGBTQ+ travel hit list for travellers with specific interests that include adventure; art; family-friendly festivities; island escapes; trailblazing experiences
  • Essential travel information for first-time and seasoned travellers covering rights, practical safety tips, advice for emergencies, and more
  • Author Alicia Valenski is a queer, neurodivergent travel writer paving the way for more inclusive, diverse, accessible travel information and inspiration to be available to the global LGBTQ+ community and beyond


Discover personal portraits of what it means to be a queer person around the world with The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide. Packed with unique and surprising travel experiences, this book makes the perfect self purchase treat or thoughtful gift for the queer traveller in your life.

Critical Reviews

"must-have for queer travellers"

--Attitude Magazine

"If you're looking for travel inspiration with a strong queer perspective you need this in your arsenal"

--Pink News

"At its core the book is shaped by queer voices"

--Pink News

"an essential travel resource and an inspiring celebration of queer life around the world"

--Pink News

"this will give queer travelers a serious case of wanderlust"

--Publisher's Weekly

"a terrific LGBTQ+ travel guide, which we're super excited to use for futur inspo"

--Nomadic Boys

Publishing Information

Publisher: Lonely Planet
Pub date: 2025-03-18
Length: 240 pages

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