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From gay bars to gay bunks
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)
Why queer community doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol, sex, or staying up late.
Everyone Belongs ≠ Everyone is Equal
written by Tegwen (they/none)
in conversation with Alicia’s Am I queer enough for Quamp?
What if my fear of not belonging is misplaced empathy?
Am I queer enough for Quamp?
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her),
queer and neurodivergent travel writer and author of The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide for Lonely Planet
(Spoiler: Yes)
Hello April; The Fool
written by NKW / Nkech N (all/any pronouns)
…must I always turn inward when I can also reach out?
I’ve been re-obsessing over Nina Simone recently… ‘I tell you what Freedom is to me: No Fear.’
Queer Adults Deserve Play That Isn’t a Self-Improvement Project
written by Alicia Valenski (she/her)
“What if we bonded over shared joy instead of shared pain?”
Resistance & Rhinestones - Mardi Gras and Queer Joy
written by Erica (she/her)
What exactly are we celebrating? Good question. The Catholics generally think of it as a feast before the fast of Lent. Personally, I’m celebrating the simple magic of being alive.
Our Curated 2026 Travel List
written by Megan (she/her)
“A great way to hit the reset button, at least in my opinion, is to go on a trip. ... If you’ve been toying with going somewhere big and new lately but don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you!”
Chosen Famillia?
written by Valerie (she/her)
I stripped my mom and dad of their responsibility to be loving caregivers in my life, and my friends became more than just fellow “gits” (sh***y teenagers) at school. They became my people. We would laugh, cry, create, argue, then resolve. Most importantly, we would love.
The honest story of your Quamp team
written by Tegwen
here’s the truth: We [the team] only understand about half of each other's references, and we love it that way. We have different identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds, but we all share this specific something...

