Travel.

Mental health.

Writing.

Bisexuality.

Books.

Travel. Mental health. Writing. Bisexuality. Books.

Alicia Valenski is an American writer, editor, and speaker, as well as the author of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide with Lonely Planet.

With a journalism degree from Penn State, Alicia cut her teeth as a writer and editor at the Charlotte Observer before moving into the role of senior editor at theSkimm. Now, she’s navigating life in the Netherlands with her partner, their dog, and a GPS that’s forever confused by the country's endless bike paths.

Alicia writes about the ups, downs, and sideways adventures of being a bisexual, neurodivergent expat, all with a generous dose of honesty, humor, and heart.

Subscribe to her Substack or follow along at @aliciavalenski for more.

Fresh bylines:

 
 

9 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Bisexual Woman In A Relationship With A Man

Being in a loving, committed relationship with a man doesn’t erase my bisexuality. (Elite Daily)

‘Took A Lot of Guts’: Tegan and Sara on Coming Out and LGBTQ+ Mental Health

The sisters share their coming out stories, their journeys toward self-acceptance, and their tips for prioritizing mental health in the process. (theSkimm)

‘Travel isn’t just about seeing the world — it’s about changing it’

"Every trip we take is a quiet protest against the norms that attempt to exclude us," says the leader of the Travel category of Attitude 101. (Attitude Magazine)

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