Lindsey Danis

Oct 17, 2024 | gaycities.com | Lindsey Danis

Forty percent of queer travelers hide who they are when they travel, according to Booking.com’s latest research. The travel booking website’s data also reveals that alter egos, code-switching, and appearance modification allow LGBTQ+ travelers to protect themselves on holiday. But one city in France (clue — it’s not Paris) doesn’t require smoke and mirrors for an authentically good time.

Sep 26, 2024 | gaycities.com | Lindsey Danis

Lyon, France, is most famous for its gastronomy. Lyon’s foodie fame is well-deserved; the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which includes Lyon, is a major agricultural producer and esteemed wine region. There are over 80 Michelin-star restaurants in and around Lyon. What is less well known is Lyon’s status as a vibrant queer community, with many shops and activities just for us. Lyon is so LGBTQ-friendly that it topped Mr. Travel’s list of LGBTQ-friendly cities in 2022, beating out Paris.

Jul 10, 2024 | restaurantowner.com | Lindsey Danis

ArticleIzzy Kharasch is president of Hospitality Works, a Chicago-based foodservice consulting company. And he thinks that purchasing from more than two broad-line distributors is too many. “Typically, an owner thinks ‘the more the better because I can check everybody’s prices.’ When they do that, they go back and forth and spend hours saving pennies,” he says. Kharasch advises his clients to pick two of the broad-line distributors. You are likely familiar with the big-name players, including Ben E.

Jun 21, 2024 | gaycities.com | Lindsey Danis

Portland, Oregon has a well-known LGBTQ+ scene but is far from the only inclusive city in the Beaver state. In Central Oregon, the city of Bend is home to a small but growing queer scene that includes two annual Pride festivals and, beginning in 2025, a PNW take on Mardi Gras. During June, Bend hosts a full calendar of outdoor-themed Pride events, from a 5K run/walk to a Roller Pride skate party to OUT on the Runway, a do-it-yourself handmade queer fashion show.

Jun 11, 2024 | synchronybank.com | Lindsey Danis

While overspending is a common financial problem, LGBTQIA+ Americans tend to overspend for reasons that intersect with their identities. According to Experian, 65% of LGBTQIA+ Americans believe they have bad spending habits that need to be improved.1 This Pride month, discover the connection between being LGBTQIA+ and overspending—and consider these seven tips to curb spending and build a stronger financial foundation.