Randy Rainbow on his grandmother, getting lost at Epcot, and his ‘lordess and savior Barbra Joan Streisand'
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Believe it or not, I've never been to the UK. I'd love to spend a few weeks in London, especially seeing theater in the West End. I think I might wait a few years to travel internationally, though. I'm a little scared of not being let back in right now.
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Do you prefer booking trips through a travel agent or on your own?
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Travel agent, especially when I'm touring with my live musical comedy show — tickets on sale now at RandyRainbow.com, baby!
Thoughts on an 'unplugged' vacation?
Seems like a fantastic idea in theory. Also, I'm having a panic attack just thinking of it.
What has been your worst vacation experience?
When I was 8, my mother lost me at Epcot in Disney World for like 20 minutes. Of course when she tells the story, I wandered off and it was all my fault. We call that victim blaming.
What is your favorite childhood travel memory?
When my mother finally found me at Epcot.
Do you vacation to relax, to learn, or for the adventure of it all?
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Mostly it's for work. Sadly, when I'm not onstage, I often only see the hotel rooms.
What book do you plan on bringing with you to read on your next vacation?
My new children's book, 'Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses,' naturally! I never get tired of reading it. It's like a perfect little juice box of joy and inspiration.
If you could travel with one famous person/celebrity, who would it be?
My lordess and savior Barbra Joan Streisand, duh. I have tons of follow-up questions about the memoir. She'd probably ditch me after half an hour.
What is the best gift to give a traveler?
Anything noise-canceling. Also, I personally can never have enough toiletry bags.
What is your go-to snack for a flight or a road trip?
I love my Kind bars.
What is the coolest souvenir you've picked up on a vacation?
The first thing that comes to mind is this really cute guy I met this one time in New Orleans. I wonder what ever happened to him…
What is your favorite app/website for travel?
I'm generally addicted to all weather apps. I'm too classy to say Grindr, but it does come in handy. Especially this one time in New Orleans.
What has travel taught you?
There's no place like home, Dorothy.
What is your best travel tip?
Hydrate constantly, and for God's sake, roll, don't fold.
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