b'TRAVELThese are all very popular and interesting places to go right now, Nelson reports. Some of those countries are not very favourable to our community, so its beneficial to work with travel partners to help navigate those spaces and stay safe.Sure enough, safety remains a focus for LGBTQ+ travellers. And while there is a diverse range of LGBTQ+-friendly locations like Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Costa Rica (to name a few), the unfortunate reality is there are still a number of destinations that are less welcomingor downright hostileto LGBTQ+ tourists. As such, travellers are advised to brush up on their destinations cultural norms and decency laws or consult with an agent on precautionary tips for less LGBTQ+-friendly locations. Part of travelling safely meansDean on a safari in Kenya in 2019.practicing common sense. That includesare extra steps same-sex couples mayonly one bed, you may want to order two wearing appropriate attire when visitingneed to keep in mind in places wherejust because you wont want to raise any religious or culturally significant areas,even being identified as gay might attracteyebrows among the front office stafftreating locals with respect or forgoingnegative reactions. or housekeeping.public displays of affection in placesFor example, says Nelson, If youreGay or straight, there are always where such actions can attract negativea same-sex couple going to the Middlecountries that are a little bit more attention (e.g., Saudi Arabia). Then, thereEast, even though you intend to sleep inchallenging to navigate, he adds. But On view until January 21, 2023Curator: Jessica Benjak-WaterousExhibition Advisor: Maxine Noel449 Dundas Street, Woodstock ONN4S 1C2|519.539.6761 waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca|www.woodstockartgallery.caGlenn Elliott, American/Canadian (19412017), Jeans (detail), 1973, Sculpture, oil onberglass, 158.00 x 64.00 x 46.00 cm, Bequest of Bruce Flowers, Woodstock Art Gallery Permanent Collection. Photo Credit: Joseph Hartman.Issue 22022 | QBiz CANADA |19'