Travel Advisor

JD Edvin

He/Him

Expertise

LGBTQA+ Travel,
Digital Nomad Travel,
Southeast Asia,
Scandinavia,
Korea,
Japan,
Taiwan

Based in

Kansas City, Missouri

Languages spoken

English, Swedish, Thai

Travel Advisor

JD Edvin

Profile details

About

My goal is to make all your travels the best they can be! I want to experience and share all the amazingly unique cultures our world has to offer.

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Travel style

Find your Rick Steves' travel philosophy! I'm passionate about immersive & long-term travel, and am always seeking the best experiences for the LGBTQIA+ and Millennial community. Scandinavian and Asian travel are my specialty, and I promote itineraries around local interests: Live Like A Local! I'm all about helping people visit their hometowns and families.

JD's travel guides & trip reports

An ornate ceiling with intricate moldings, a hanging clock and framed artwork

Guide

Explore America's Heartland in Kansas City

Kansas City is known for its jazz heritage, barbecue and vibrant arts scene. It’s a city that offers a mix of cultural experiences, outdoor activities and delicious dining. There is a vibrant...

Favorite hotels

Palihotel Melrose

A stylish and eclectic urban retreat situated in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Melrose Avenue, offering a fusion of contemporary design, comfort and unparalleled city charm.

Hotel Reisen

Set in a 1760s building, this modern hotel in Stockholm boasts a hip restaurant and bar.

Fora Perks

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Hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Welcome amenity.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

MUU Bangkok Hotel

This contemporary hotel in the vibrant Thonglor district of Bangkok features stylish rooms, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, multiple dining options and a bar.

Fora Perks

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$50 - $100 food / beverage or spa credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Aloft Seoul Myeongdong

Modern hotel in the bustling Myeongdong district of Seoul, offering stylish rooms with contemporary amenities, a vibrant bar, a restaurant and a 24-hour pantry.

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