An award-winning
LGBTQ+ travel guide
by the queer community
for the queer community
In the press
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Lonely Planet Just Published Its First L.G.B.T.Q. Guide. Why Now?
The New York Times
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Lonely Planet has launched its first-ever dedicated LGBTQ+ travel guide – and it’s a must-have
PinkNews
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Lonely Planet’s new LGBTQ+ Travel guide is here—and it’s fabulous
The POST
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Why Lonely Planet’s The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide is a must-have for queer travellers
Attitude Magazine
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10 queer travel books to add to your summer reading list
Condé Nast Traveller
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![UK Travel Media Awards Guide of the Year]()
2025 'Guide of the Year' Award
UK Travel Media Awards
In your earbuds
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Queer-Friendly Travel with Alicia Valenski
Stereotypes: Straight Talk from Queer Voices
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![Alicia Valenski Zero to Travel]()
Finding Your People Around the World with LGBTQ+ Travel Expert Alicia Valenski
Zero to Travel Podcast
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Ep. 36: The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, Prickly Pear Margarita, Springtime Must-Visit
The Chatter: The Richmond Experience Podcast
On your screen
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![Alicia Valenski NBC Morning News Now]()
Morning News Now segment (33:08 - 37:52)
NBC News
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![Alicia Valenski Gays Reading]()
SPILL THE TEA on LGBTQ+ Travel with Alicia Valenski
Gays Reading
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![The State of LGBTQ+ Travel in 2025]()
The State of LGBTQ+ Travel in 2025
Pink Media
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![Hello Rose City Alicia Valenski]()
Hello, Rose City! segment
KGW-TV Portland
IRL
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![Alicia Valenski author and LGBTQ+ Speaker Pride Month]()
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: US Book Launch & Signing
Fountain Bookstore in Richmond
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![Alicia Valenski The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide book launch Lighthouse Books]()
The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide Book: UK Launch & Signing
Lighthouse Bookshop in Edinburgh
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![Alicia Valenski LGBTQ+ Keynote Speaker]()
Keynote Speaker: Author Alicia Valenski
PRIDE June Virtual Writing Retreat by Wandering Creative Life
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![Catnap Books in Haarlem Local Author Chat Alicia Valenski]()
Local Author Chat: LGBTQ+ Travel with Alicia Valenski
Catnap Books in Haarlem
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![Alicia Valenski author chat BGSQD]()
Bureau of General Services—Queer Division with Ed Salvato
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City
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![DEI Speaker LGBTQ+ Pride Month virtual conversation]()
DEI Conversations: LGBTQ+ Travel with Alicia Valenski
Allianz Partners in Richmond
Get in touch
If you're interested in contacting me for a speaking engagement, interview, article, or any other project related to my work as a travel writer, speaker, and author of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide for Lonely Planet, feel free to reach out here.