JD Shadel
Washington Post
United Kingdom
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10 LGBTQ+ historic sites to visit, beyond Stonewall
Activists are working to preserve sites that reveal the deep roots of America’s LGBTQ+ communities. → Read More
Airlines want you to buy carbon offsets. Experts say they’re a ‘scam.’
Spending a few dollars to offset the carbon footprint of your flight may sound too good to be true because it is, climate experts say. → Read More
AI Chatbots Want to Plan Your Future Trips—Should You Let Them?
In this month's Future of Travel column, JD Shadel dives into the ethical complexities of AI chatbots, as well as their potential. → Read More
Can aviation ever be sustainable?
As a growing number of passengers take to the skies, how close—or realistic—is a sustainable future for flying? → Read More
How Are Travel Industry Leaders Actually Working Toward a More Inclusive Future?
Historically excluded communities have long called for the travel industry to widen its scope—and some of its biggest players, including Airbnb, Hilton, and United Airlines, are starting to take action. → Read More
Pride is back — and more expensive than ever
Hotels and flights in top Pride destinations have gotten more expensive, and anti-trans legislation has increased political urgency. → Read More
How to find the right visa to move to Europe, from people who did it
Without a big company sponsoring you, Europe’s immigration rules can be a challenge. → Read More
Anxious about post-vaccine travels? You’re not alone, according to mental health pros.
Experts share tips for travelers dealing with anxiety as they venture out again. → Read More
Like summer camp for grown-ups: The pandemic is changing the digital nomad scene
From nomad villages to ‘slowmadism,' the uptick in remote work has ushered in a new wave of nomads. → Read More
The pandemic forced sweeping changes in travel. Experts argue these should stay.
From extra flexibility to increased sanitation, covid-19 adjustments show us what a more traveler-friendly industry could look like. → Read More
Robots are disinfecting hotels during the pandemic. It’s the tip of a hospitality revolution.
Major brands are increasingly turning to the world of high-tech disinfection to strengthen their protocols. → Read More
‘Revenge travel’ is the phenomenon that could bring back tourism with a bang
Experts predict travelers are eager to get back out there — though others caution revenge may not be so sweet. → Read More
These 3-D gallery tours will take you on virtual art walks around the world
Smaller galleries are getting into virtual tours as a way to keep local art communities going. → Read More
A local’s guide to Portland, Ore.
A local's inside tips on where to stay, what to eat and what to do in Portland, Ore. → Read More
How to go beyond the parties and parades of Pride Month
Connect with LGBTQ culture and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots by seeking out these experiences during your Pride month travels. → Read More
Grindr was the first big dating app for gay men. Now it’s falling out of favor.
This should have been a good year for Grindr. Instead, the app has been plagued with blunders -- and many users aren't happy. → Read More
As Craigslist personal ads shut down, we’re losing an important queer space
The site allowed for anonymous sexual exploration in a way that dating apps don't. → Read More
Are Gay Dating Apps Doing Enough to Respond to User Discrimination?
Some say it is high time that apps like Grindr changed their filter features. → Read More
Since Pulse, LGBTQ Bars Have Upped Security and Activists Are Worried
At a time when police brutality is a top concern, this increase in security especially raises the concerns of trans and queer people of color. → Read More
The Radical Queer Quest for a Hetero-Free Nation
Since Stonewall, various fringe groups have attempted to establish a queer nation where LGBTQ people might finally, truly be free. Are they just hungry for press, or do they make a good point? → Read More