About Me
Hi friend!
Welcome to my website 🙂
I’m Charlie, also known as travel.withcharlie on insta. After travelling Australia for 2 years in a van, I’ve made it my career to make Australia as inclusive as possible. I’ve created Australia’s first every LGBTIQ+ travel accreditation which helps you find the most inclusive stays and experiences Australia has to offer. No more second guessing how gay or queer we can be on holiday. This accreditation will allow you to express yourself fully and support ally businesses.Â
More than just the 'Pink Dollar'
On my travels, I met these lovely wives, who told me a story about how the celebrant that married them was super supportive of their wedding, right until it was over. After the wedding, the celebrant gifted them with a bible, so they could repent for their sins. This story is why I do what I do.
I am very aware that accommodation places and experiences will gladly take money from same-sex couples, but feel awkward when same-sex couples hold hands on their tours or in their space. This is the reason I am actively dedicating my life to finding accommodation places where the operators are more than just LGBT+ “friendly”, but rather LGBT+ welcoming and active allies for the community.
If you are an accommodation place or tour operator in the travel industry and are looking to include more representation of the LGBTQI+ traveller, I would love to work with you to create content that you are proud to place on your socials and/or website. Please get in contact with by sending me an email hello@gaysthattravel.com.Â
Travel Ideas around Australia
I document our daily travel adventures on my Instagram and so I’ve devoted my time to making this website become a resource that you can use to plan some trips yourself. I know first-hand the struggles that LGBTQI+ people face when travelling, and want to create resources that make LGBTQI+ people feel safer and more welcome to travel in the same ways that I have.
Travel with Me!
I’ve come up with this crazy but super cool idea to have you join me for some of my adventures! I know the most inclusive tour operators in Australia that are just the BEST, and so would love to share these adventures with you! If you are interested in traveling with me in the future, just put your name below and let me know!Â
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