
Jason Heidemann is an award-winning travel writer based in Los Angeles. He has written hundreds of travel articles, numerous guidebooks, appeared on ABC, CBS, and FOX among others and is the 2024 recipient of the "Excellence in Travel Writing" award from the NLGJA for his story "The Great Gay American Road Trip." He is currently writing for National Geographic, AAA, Passport and US News & World Report among others.
In previous episodes, we've explored the key themes of gay villages and how destinations like Fire Island and Provincetown serve as sanctuaries for the queer community. Gay men, in particular, are often passionate about travel because it provides a sense of freedom, adventure, and the chance to engage with diverse cultures, communities, and experiences that affirm their identities. In this episode, Jason Heidemann, a Los Angeles-based LGBTQ+ travel writer, to discuss the significance of…