• 46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach

  • May 21 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
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46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach

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  • In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times. Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away. In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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