As the 12th-most queer-friendly country on the Equality Index, Australia is a top destination for LGBTQ+ travelers — and a growing destination for queer digital nomads. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best festivals in Australia for queer people, just in time for summer in the Southern Hemisphere:

10 of the Best Festivals in Australia for Queer People
As the 12th-most queer-friendly country on the Equality Index, Australia is a top destination for LGBTQ+ travelers — and a growing destination for queer digital nomads. But where can you meet other queer people on this massive continent without relying on speed dating events or hookup apps? Famous for its “bush
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A Trans Migration Map

Over on LinkedIn, Leo Caldwell has been gathering anonymous data points for a Trans Migration Map, and finds that, "Trans people are either moving to blue states or abroad.” Check out the full map or fill out the survey here:

Trans Collective: Migration Map - Google My Maps
The data on this map was provided anonymously by trans people who have moved to a new location because of the Trump administration. Purple indicates moves within the states. Orange indicates moves out of the country. You can filter layers clicking the red checkmarks below: “Migrated From” OR “Migrated To.” Pinned locations on map do NOT indicate a specific location within the states. That information is intentionally not provided. If you’d like to be included on map, fill out this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtbH3zDiwul7hHY2ZST4l2vyBjvlq02JDNIhZLdruaibN8hQ/viewform?usp=header
Google My Maps

From Accessibility to Localization

The first time I saw the abbreviation “a11y,” I thought it had something to do with being an “ally”. It turns out that it’s something completely different: it’s short for accessibility — as in web accessibility — and it’s used alongside several other abbreviations that follow the same format, like l10n and t9n.

If you want to make your website more accessible for people in other parts of the world, check out our primer on the link between accessibility and localization:

From a11y to l10n: How to Make Your Website More Accessible with Localization
The first time I saw the abbreviation “a11y,” I thought it had something to do with being an LGBTQ+ “ally”. It turns out that it’s something completely different: it’s short for accessibility — as in web accessibility — and it’s used alongside several other abbreviations that follow the same
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On Alt-Text and Bad Data

For more insights into data and accessibility, we recommend subscribing to Data and Feelings by Jasmine Mithani. From An Opinionated Guide to Alt-Text to How to Use Bad and Limited LGBTQ+ Data Responsibly, Jasmine unpacks some of the most pressing issues facing LGBTQ+ journalists and content creators today:

An Opinionated Guide To Alt-text
Personal preferences on one aspect of data visualization accessibility, plus updates from the past few months.
data and feelingsJasmine from [data & feelings]

3 Free Digital Nomad Magazines

Curious about being a digital nomad and want to learn more? Nomad Magazine is offering free digital downloads of the past three issues of their magazine now until December 31st. The fourth edition comes out early next year, and (surprise!) we’re going to be in it. We’re excited to bring our perspective to the digital masses:

Free Digital Nomad Magazines - Download Now | Nomad Magazine
Download three free digital nomad magazines instantly. Get inspiring stories, practical tips, and insights from the global nomad community.
Nomad MagazineMartin Donadieu

Two Queer Writing Opportunities

In Australia, Word on the Sheets is seeking “writers, storytellers, and community members to create written content for our national website. This is your chance to contribute to vital health resources that reach LGBTQ+ women, trans and gender diverse communities across Australia.” Learn more and apply here:

Word on the Sheets is looking for writers! | Word on the Sheets
Word on the Sheets

And in the U.S., Campfire Stories is seeking “nature and place-based stories for our new Oregon Coast collection.” They’re specifically looking to include LGBTQ+ people and other groups “underrepresented in the outdoors,” and are paying $150 for “essays, prose, poetry, ballads, short stories,” etc., up to 2,000 words:

Oregon Coast - Call for Submissions — Campfire Stories
Campfire Stories

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Saul & the RQ Team