If Italy is on your travel bucket list, chances are that a visit to Rome makes the cut. Here you can see one of the seven wonders of the world while sipping a rainbow cocktail at a gay bar in Rome. While the Vatican City sits in the middle of the city, trust and believe […] The post Gay Bars in Rome + More Must See Spots for LGBTQ+ Travelers appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

Dublin, Ireland is one of the most welcoming cities for LGBT+ travelers from around the world. Although homosexuality was not decriminalized in Ireland until 1993, major strides have been made in the last 30+ years in LGBT+ Ireland. In 2015, the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to vote in an […] The post LGBT+ Ireland: Things to Do in Dublin appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

Like so many Americans, I grew up dreaming about one day visiting Ireland. I am here to tell you that when it comes to Ireland – seeing is really believing! Visiting Ireland will truly take your breath away. This Ireland itinerary keeps LGBT travelers in mind but would be suitable for anyone looking to explore […] The post Ireland Itinerary for LGBT Travelers appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

One of the most best things to do in June is celebrate Pride. In my home state of Ohio, the best Pride to attend is in our capital: Columbus. As of 2024, Columbus is the largest Pride celebration in the Midwest with more than 700,000 attendees. You don’t just need to visit during June. There’s […] The post Fun Things to Do in Columbus for LGBTQ+ Travelers appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

Looking for group travel trips curated specifically with plus size babes in mind! I got you! I partner with local tour operators who live in the destinations we visit so that they can ensure our accommodations and activities on the ground are as fat-friendly as possible.  This allows me to plan group travel trips with […] The post Plus Size Group Travel Trips: Travel with Me in 2024! appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

I am a nervous traveler, but I don’t let it stop me from having adventures. I’ve put together a list of nervous traveler tips that you can try if travel also gives you anxiety. Hopefully, these things will help lower your stress level when traveling! 1. Get a Seatbelt Extender – Nervous Traveler Tips LINKED […] The post Nervous Traveler Tips appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

The Ready to Stare team is always on the move, so plus size travel clothes are often on our minds. We’ve put together a roundup of the cutest travel pieces so that you can feel comfy and stylish at the airport, on your road trip, or en route to any destination. Plus Size Travel Clothes […] The post Plus Size Travel Clothes appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

You know that the Ready to Stare team loves to travel! We love visiting new places, adventuring, going to events, and trying new restaurants. Accessible travel is very important to us. If you’ve spent hours on Yelp, Google Earth, and social media trying to work out whether a new place is accessible for you or […] The post Accessible Travel for Pride with the Friendly Like Me App! appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

Every day in the U.S., it seems that there’s a new anti-LGBTQ+ law introduced somewhere in this country. I don’t blame any of my fellow queer babes for wanting to take a trip outside the country and explore. So let’s talk about the most LGBTQ+ friendly countries to add to your travel bucket list! Safety […] The post Add These LGBTQ+ Friendly Countries to your Bucket List appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more

You know that Ready to Stare is all about making traveling more accessible, safe and fun for the plus size and LGBTQ+ traveler so we are happy to bring you this travel-lover gift guide. Snag a travel accessory for yourself or choose something to give as a gift this holiday season. These accessories and travel […] The post Travel-Lover Gift Guide appeared first on Ready To Stare ..read more