Author Lindsey Danis released (Out) On The Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel in May 2026. We gathered in June to discuss the path to writing the book and the core themes of the book.
In this video:
- Why Lindsey carved a niche in queer travel writing
- How Lindsey built a case for the book via bylines and data she collected on her market
- Cultivating a sense of belonging while traveling (and what makes queer travelers feel like they belong)
- Understanding your own safety while you travel and the difference between discomfort and safety concerns
- Unpacking van life and nomad life and how to find your people when traveling for long periods of time
- Finding your queer joy on the road and while at home
Read Lindsey's story about how the book came about in Revenue Rulebreaker
Lindsey Danis
About the author Lindsey Danis
Lindsey Danis empowers LGBTQ+ travelers to understand and advocate for their needs and plan incredible adventures while feeling seen, heard, and supported. Lindsey is the author of (Out) On the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel (May 2026, Ig Publishing). Lindsey's essays have appeared in AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, Longreads, Eater, and other publications, received a notable mention in Best American Travel Writing, and been anthologized in No Contact: Writers on Estrangement and Nourishing Resistance: Stories of Food, Protest, and Mutual Aid. Lindsey lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. Learn more about Lindsey's work at lindseydanis.com.
