The idea that certain spaces are deemed erotic is an ancient one, dating back to at least the time of the Greeks. Forbidden spaces have always been linked to sex and sexual desire, whether it be the...
Globalization has had a significant impact on how people interact with each other, including their romantic lives. It's been linked to changes in the workforce, such as an increase in the demand for...
Reinterpreting Religious Exile as Pilgrimage: Psychological and Spiritual Benefits
Many people face challenges in their lives that force them to leave their homes for extended periods of time due...
One often hears that to be truly free is to be authentic - to live a life according to one's own values, interests, and desires. But what about the emotional costs of this freedom? Can one truly...
What is cultural exchange and why does it matter to LGBTQIA+ communities?
Cross-cultural exchanges can be described as a process of sharing knowledge, experiences, ideas, customs, and values...
LGBT Tourism: Empowering Marginalized Identities or Commercializing Existence?
LGBT tourism is a growing industry that has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. It involves the...
Can LGBT tourism be seen as a form of political activism through presence and visibility?
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. These are terms used to describe people who...
The term "LGBT" refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who identify themselves differently from heterosexuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. In recent...
Traveling as a Moral Journey of Visibility and Cross-Cultural Solidarity
Travel is often seen as an opportunity to explore new places, meet new people, and broaden one's horizons. It can also...
Can travel and global queer mobility serve as vehicles for moral solidarity and cross-cultural empathy?
To explore this question, we need to define what "travel" and "global queer mobility" are,...