For many LGBTQ travelers, preparing for a trip starts with looking up the experiences of other LGBTQ travelers and locals. Travelers say they consider a number of factors when choosing a destination, from whether the country in question criminalizes their identity to how comfortable they might feel being themselves. Some look to social media to find community and ways of "exploring the world without closets," as @rainbowsandairplanes puts it. Learn how to find the safest destinations and more on how to be an ally while traveling at the link in our bio.