Would your next family vacation make your LGBTQ+ child feel affirmed or anxious?
Whether you're planning a road trip or flying internationally, traveling with an LGBTQ+ child brings unique emotional and safety needs. This episode explores how to turn travel into a safe, empowering experience for your entire family.
- Learn what to pack so your LGBTQ+ child feels seen, grounded, and supported
- Get expert tips on researching inclusive destinations, events, and accommodations
- Discover tools and apps that help ensure emotional safety and legal awareness while abroad
Press play to feel confident and prepared when traveling with your LGBTQ+ teen—wherever your next adventure takes you.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Website: International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)
Why it matters: IGLTA provides free resources, LGBTQ+ inclusive guides, safety information, and vetted travel partners for queer travelers and their families.
Other tools:
- GeoSure App (iOS & Android) – Real-time LGBTQ safety ratings
- Equaldex – Country-specific legal and social climate for LGBTQ+ people
- Trans Travel Checklist by National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org
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