The nominees are in, and voting has begun for the Best of Gaycities 2018.
With more LGBTQ-friendly destinations than ever before, the nominees for Best Insta-Traveler have helped discover the world’s hidden treasures for queer travelers and furthered community visibility on a global scale.
Here’s a chance to meet–and follow–this year’s contenders.
Danielle Cooper (@ShesAGent)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT1UnhAs-u/
As much a style maven as a travel expert, Cooper revels in high-fashion as she tours around the globe. Based out of New York, Cooper pushes gender boundaries everywhere in the world.
Justin & Nick (@justinickpgh)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpwwzzngm2e/
Musclebound Mexico City couple Justin & Nick love getting shirtless amid scenic vistas in cities like Paris or Hong Kong.
Stefan & Sebastian (@NomadicBoys)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2LbM7nhcV/
Former Londoners Stefan & Sebastian abandoned their lives in the UK to explore gay culture in cities abroad. The pair have toured the world since 2014, with special year-long explorations of Asia and Latin America.
Beau & Matt (@ProbablyThis)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BofHZNyhvzO/
New Orleans couple Beau & Matt love doing the sexy selfie thing wherever their travels may take them. They also have a certain love for breakfast cereals, which makes for some fun morning shots.
Ryan & Sanj (@TheTravelingGays)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhv7D-pgL67/
Ryan Bennington, oft accompanied by boyfriend Sanj, snaps selfies wherever the winds may take him. Based out of New York, he also works as a marketing manager for The Gap.
Brock & Chris (@Yummertime)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BojlOq-FMqI/
San Francisco couple Brock & Chris turned their blogging hobby into a way of life. The two now travel full time, showing off scenic foreign vistas and their favorite fashions. Oh, and the pair really like pizza.
Damon & Jo (@DamonAndJo )
https://www.instagram.com/p/BobyKALBF0y/
Damon Dominique and his bestie Jo Franco love exploring the world (as friends) and casting a wide net as to what treasures their travels may hold. The two maintain various social media accounts and an ongoing blog detailing their travel tips.
Khasan Brailsford (@khasanb84 )
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmdsudbFEVh/
Pro dancer & Fire Island alum Khasan documents his worldwide adventures via Instagram, where he also helps push pet causes ranging from the political to Pink’s latest tour. Predictably, he also occasionally includes a video showing off his moves.
Kaitlin & Steph (@lezseetheworld)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDkgYUgdzp/
California-based girl duo Kaitlin & Steph cover the world full time via their Instagram and blogs, sharing anecdotes and tips for other travelers. With an emphasis on treatment and interests of women, they trailblaze new destinations in LGBTQ travel.
Meg Cale (@MegCale )
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk0IkYgjz32/
UK lesbian Meg Cale loves to share her travel adventures (often with girlfriend Lindsay in tow) as she offers insight into her destination and shares travel tips. She hopes that by traveling as an out-gay woman, she can help further queer equality abroad.
Karl & Daan (@CoupleOfMen )
https://www.instagram.com/p/Boo31VqCOh7/
German-Dutch bears Karl & Daan love to feature their thoughts on everything from movies to food to style as they explore the world together. The pair love to seek out all the gay hotspots in any travel destination, and provide detailed descriptions of the world’s various Pride celebrations.
Max Emerson (@Maxisms)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Boe0GxJHkJb/
Instagram exhibitionist Emerson supplements his never-ending stream of Instagram images and YouTube videos with the occasional travel adventure. Naturally, wherever he is in the world, he offers sexiness, enthusiasm, and insights into the local culture.
