Here's why I haven't been online much lately: in late May, I dislocated my elbow at a queer wrestling event in Portland, OR.

My first thought was simply that I’d go to an urgent care, get it put back in place, and carry on with my life. I had articles to write, a catsit to get back to, a friend’s wedding coming up, and non-refundable plane tickets to my next destination in just over a week.

I felt comfortable knowing that I had travel insurance with up to €1,000,000 of coverage in “Every country. Any doctor or hospital,” including repatriation to my home country, Australia. I’d even paid extra for full coverage in the U.S.

What I didn’t realize was how much of my recovery would be spent trying to get them to honor that coverage – and why a second type of insurance that I hadn’t even realized I had ended up covering me instead.

Read the full story here:

I Dislocated My Elbow at a Queer Wrestling Event: A Genki Travel Insurance Horror Story
In late May, I dislocated my elbow at a queer wrestling event in Portland, OR. I’ve been trying to stay more active: bouldering, salsa dancing, acro yoga. But wrestling was a bad idea. I didn’t have any experience, and the organizers gave only a basic safety briefing. Before
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That means I'm spending the winter in Melbourne, AU – something I haven't done since 2020. On the bright side, I'll be able to attend Q-Lit, a queer literary festival running from 16-19 July at several locations around the city.

The theme is Queer Nostalgia, and there's an opening gala, panel discussions, wine tasting, a steamy storytelling night, and more. Tickets start at $22 AUD, with a $5 tier available "for anyone, no questions asked". Get your tickets here:

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I finally got around to reading the new book (Out) On the Road: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel by Lindsey Danis, which Lindsey interviewed me for last year. I absolutely loved how it told the story of Remote Queer in the chapter on digital nomads. Read more about how Lindsey landed the book deal here:

I led with queerness. It landed me a book deal.
Lindsey Danis finds their advantage as a writer by leaning into their queer identity but only with the right collaborators.
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If you prefer video interviews, you can check out this Q&A video with Lindsey and Lex Roman at Revenue Rulebreaker. They cover:

  • "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"
Q&A: (Out) On The Road with author Lindsey Danis
How Lindsey Danis made a career out of covering queer travel and then turned it into her newest book
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As always, thanks for reading!

Saul @ the RQ Team