Magdalena Sora

A holiday can mean flights, hotels, good food and a few days away from normal life. It can mean discovering somewhere completely new, escaping the routines of everyday life, or simply having the freedom to decide what you want to do with your time. But for many lesbian and queer women, especially those travelling alone, there can be another question quietly sitting in the background: Who else will be there? Am I going to feel safe and welcomed? It is a simple question, but it can change the...

Travel has always been about discovering somewhere new. A different city, a different culture, a different landscape, a different way of seeing the world. But for many lesbian and queer women, the question is increasingly becoming something else too: Who might I safely meet when I get there ? Because choosing a destination isn't only about finding somewhere beautiful, exciting or interesting. It can also be about finding somewhere you feel welcomed, safe and comfortable being yourself,...

This weekend, I stood among thousands of people celebrating Brighton & Hove Pride. Everywhere I looked, there were rainbow flags, laughter, music and people embracing one another without fear. It was impossible not to smile, as my heart was happy and filled with joy. As the founder of Sapphic Journeys, I wasn't just attending Pride from the outside, I was there to celebrate with our community, capture stories, create memories and remind myself why this project exists. Standing among...