I'm building an itinerary for an 8-10 month solo trip to over 6 countries in 2020. Where should I go?
Hey everyone!
So I’ve recently come across an amazing opportunity at my graduate program that funds an 8-10 month solo travel trip to 6 or more non-Western countries. YES. No research. Just travel for personal growth. FULLY FUNDED. As an aspiring solo traveler, I won’t pass this once in a lifetime opportunity up!
A little bit about me: I’m a queer Indigenous 27-year-old living with a chronic disability (arthritis and spinal injury from car accident in my teens), BUT I won’t let these physical barriers stop me from doing what I’m ready to do, which brings me here! I’m in the process of creating an itinerary and want to travel from January-August 2020. I want my travels to be intentional so I’m looking to visit places where I can connect with artists and performers who are also LGBTQ, visit amazing landscapes and animals, explore unknown/eerie/taboo places or practices, and attend art and culture festivals rooted in identity/social justice. I plan on staying in each country for about a month or so.
I’m considering the following places so far:
Georgia for their underground queer dance scene, large hostel community at Fabrika, and the architecture.
Brazil for their Queer Carnival, Blocos, Foz do Iguaçu, and the food!
India for the Mayong-Pobitora Festival, The Humming Tree (an art venue who works with local queer and trans artists), and Bengaluru (lots of art activism there)
Indonesia for the Yogyakarta Art Festival, Yogyakarta’s DIY community, the beautiful landscapes, and food!
Morocco for Ouzoud Falls, all the gardens!, the tide pools of Essaouira, the history of Tangier
With everyone’s experience, what non-Western countries should I consider? What sites should I see? What things should I experience? Know of any queer or art scenes that you could recommend? I’m open to all thoughts and suggestions! I have time to plan, but want to have a general itinerary to work with and ya'll are an amazing source of knowledge!
Submitted December 27, 2018 at 07:24PM by pupusasandchill http://bit.ly/2EQM4EI
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