Last week I put out a call for a travel writer and voila, a travel writer appeared. Eric is excited to be joining the Queercents family as he will be providing commentary and insight on frugal traveling. Eric prides himself on creating itineraries highlighting LGBT owned and friendly businesses. He is currently a travel columnist for Just Out newsmagazine based in Portland, Oregon.

In his pitch, Eric provided ten reasons why he should get the travel slot. Here are 3 that prove his passport is always on stand-by.

1. Quite honestly, I believe Guinness beer should only be consumed in Ireland, and key lime pie should only be eaten in Key West, Florida… and yes, you can do it on a budget, and I can tell you how!

2. I strongly believe that there is more to queer travel than traveling to the White Party or staying in a four-star hotel that has been heavily marketed to the ‘œupscale queer traveler.’

3. My next trip this summer will be a RSVP Cruise to Alaska (my partner made me do it). Think of the blogging opportunities… an entry titled, ‘œThe frugality of a gay cruise; does it exist?

If it does exist, I’m sure Eric will tell us about it. Please welcome him to Queercents.