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Evan E. Lambert

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Evan Lambert is a queer entertainment journalist, travel writer and short fiction writer who has bylines at Mic, People, Out, GayCities, BuzzFeed, The Discoverer, Thought Catalog and many more. If you liked today’s piece, then follow his South American travels on Instagram at @icantevannnn or check out his other work at evanlambert.journoportfolio.com.

A quick guide to the best of queer Flanders

Gorgeous cities like Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. Beautiful countryside. Flanders might be our favourite part of Belgium

You need to visit these 21 new LGBTQ2S+ bars & clubs that opened in 2025

Dance clubs, community hubs, women’s sports bars and artsy lounges are among the new LGBTQ2S+ bars and clubs that opened around the world in 2025

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Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Vienna

You’d expect elegance from the hometown of Klimt and Mozart. But Vienna’s also got a youthful edge and locals that love to play dress-up. Here is the best of LGBTQ+ Vienna

8 ways to meet queers abroad without going to bars

Maybe bars and clubs aren’t your thing. That’s all right. Here are venues you’ll find around the world where you can meet local queers

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Seville

Grab your castanets. Seville wants to take you for a few turns around the dancefloor. Here’s a guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Seville

These queer neurodivergent travellers are making travel less stressful

The travel industry has paid little attention to the needs of ND people. Some queer neurodivergent travellers have developed their own ingenious travel strategies

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Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Brussels

Brussels is more than the centre of European bureaucracies. It’s a sophisticated city. Also a little quirky

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Rome

Italy’s capital has an impressive number of LGBTQ+ venues, hidden among all the ancient art and architecture. Here’s how to find the best of LGBTQ+ Rome

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Lisbon

Stylish Lisbon will tickle your tastebuds, while its many hills will tone up your glutes. Its LGBTQ+ nightlife will surprise and amaze you

‘Jawbreaker’ director Darren Stein’s funniest travel moments

‘The German drag queen grabbed the mirror off the wall and threw it on the ground’: ‘Jawbreaker’ director Darren Stein has had quite the travel adventures

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Will you be safe on your trip? When it comes to risky destinations, research attitudes, not just laws

While 64 countries still have laws against homosexuality, they are not all the same. Here’s what to look for to be safer while in risky destinations

Guatemala’s got an under-the-radar gay vibe

Though it remains frustratingly socially conservative, Guatemala’s attractions make it worth a visit. Oh, and there’s gay life, too

Our insider’s guide to the best of LGBTQ+ Bilbao

The epicentre of Basque culture, Bilbao’s got queer edge to spare. The history, art cuisine and access to Spain’s northern coast ain’t bad either. Here is the best of LGBTQ+ Bilbao

Do the queer tango in Buenos Aires with this inspiring dancer

Anahí Carballo has created a safe space for queer tango in Buenos Aires that upends traditional gender roles. Here are her tips on the city’s pleasures

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