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Zayera Khan: Travel Consultant & Content Creator

60+ Countries | Authentic Experiences | Purposeful Travel

I help travelers discover meaningful connections through conscious exploration, local immersion, and cultural understanding.

Stockholm-based | Global Citizen | LGBTQ+ Travel Advocate

From Pakistan to Nigeria to Sweden—and 60 countries beyond—I bring a multicultural lens to travel that goes deeper than guidebooks. Read Travel Stories

How I Help You Travel

🗺️ Travel Consulting & Planning: Custom itineraries designed for authentic experiences, not tourist traps.

I create personalized travel plans that connect you with real local life—from home-cooked meals with families to volunteer opportunities that genuinely help communities. Whether you're planning your first solo trip or a multi-month sabbatical, I'll design a journey that transforms you.

What's included: Day-by-day itineraries, local experience curation, accommodation recommendations, cultural preparation, budget breakdowns, and ongoing support.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Travel Planning

Safe, inclusive destinations with authentic queer community connections.

As an LGBTQ+ traveler and former Stockholm Pride board member, I provide honest safety assessments, connect you with local queer communities, and help you balance authenticity with safety. You deserve to travel as yourself.

💚 Volunteering & Purposeful Travel

Meaningful opportunities to contribute, not just consume.

I vet volunteer programs for ethical impact and connect you with legitimate community projects where your skills genuinely help. No "voluntourism" exploitation—just authentic two-way cultural exchange.

Why Travel With Zayera?

🌍 Authentic Local Experiences

I don't do tourist traps. I seek the real heartbeat of a place—local markets, neighborhood cafés, home-cooked meals, and genuine conversations. I help you connect with communities, not just photograph monuments.

My approach: Spending time in places, not just passing through. Learning from locals. Understanding their daily lives, challenges, and joys.

💚 Travel for Purpose

Every journey is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and connect. I've volunteered on farming projects and community initiatives worldwide. I'll help you find opportunities that genuinely benefit communities while enriching your understanding.

What this means: Supporting local businesses, avoiding exploitative "voluntourism," learning from indigenous knowledge, and leaving places better than you found them.

🗣️ Deep Cultural Understanding

Speaking four languages (Urdu, English, Swedish, German) and living across continents gives me unique access to understanding cultures deeply. I help you navigate differences with respect and curiosity.

The advantage: Connect meaningfully with locals, understand historical contexts, avoid cultural mistakes, and approach every place with humility.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Travel

As an LGBTQ+ traveler and activist, I prioritize safety, inclusivity, and supporting diverse communities. I provide honest assessments of LGBTQ+ safety, connections to local queer communities, and resources for navigating travel authentically.

My experience: Board member of Stockholm Pride (2016-2017), advisor to Sweden's Authority for Privacy Protection—I bring both lived experience and policy understanding.

🇳🇴 Professional Tour Guide Experience

In spring 2025, I worked as a seasonal tour guide in Voss, Norway conducting bilingual tours (English/German) for international cruise passengers. This hands-on experience gave me insider knowledge of Norway's tourism industry, logistics, and what makes exceptional travel experiences.

What this means: I understand tourism from the inside—not just as a traveler, but as a professional who knows how the industry works and how to navigate it for authentic experiences.

About Zayera

Born in Karachi, Pakistan. Spent some years in Nigeria. Grew up and based in Sweden. Traveled to 60+ countries.

Before becoming a travel consultant, I spent 20+ years as a UX strategist—designing digital experiences for organizations like Sweden's national healthcare platform. That experience taught me how to design journeys that truly serve people's needs.

I'm also a documentary filmmaker, certified leadership coach, and former advisor to Sweden's Authority for Privacy Protection. I've served on the board of Stockholm Pride and held numerous positions focused on equality and social justice.

In 2024, I participated in Robinson (Sweden's Survivor) on TV4, surviving 38 days and reaching 1.5-1.7 million weekly viewers. That experience taught me lessons about resilience and vulnerability that I bring to every adventure.

Languages: Urdu, English, Swedish, German, basic Spanish and French.
Based in: Stockholm, Sweden
Traveled to: 60+ countries and counting

Let's Plan Your Next Adventure

Whether you're dreaming of Norwegian fjords, West African markets, or undiscovered corners of the world, I'm here to help you travel with purpose, authenticity, and respect.

"Travel isn't about checking destinations off a list. It's about understanding—the people, the cultures, the realities beneath the surface.

I travel to learn, to contribute, and to build genuine connections with the places and people I encounter.

Whether I'm learning to cook with a family in their home, volunteering on a community project, or simply sitting with locals to understand their lives, I believe the best travel experiences come from curiosity, respect, and genuine human connection."

— Zayera Khan

Services offered by Zayera

Traveling in Nordics

🇸🇪 Sweden: Stockholm & Beyond

Living in Stockholm for years gives me insider knowledge on everything from navigating public transport to discovering neighborhoods tourists miss. I share both practical guides and cultural insights on Swedish life, sustainability, and design.

Read guides: Stockholm transport, Swedish culture, Nordic travel tips

Content Services for Travel Brands ✍️

🇳🇴 Norway: Fjords, Scenic Routes & Northern Culture

From hiking Voss to Hanguren to driving the Aurlandsfjellet National Scenic Route, I explore Norway's dramatic landscapes and deep-rooted traditions. As a former professional tour guide in Vestland, I offer insider knowledge beyond typical guidebooks.

Read guides: Flåm Railway, Vøringsfossen, Stegastein Viewpoint, Bergen

🗺️ Travel Consultation Packages

Discovery Session (1 hour) Initial consultation to understand your travel dreams, constraints, and goals. We'll explore destinations, discuss your travel style, and outline possibilities.

Custom Itinerary (1-2 weeks) Fully personalized day-by-day itinerary including accommodations, authentic local experiences, transport logistics, cultural tips, restaurant recommendations, and budget breakdown.

Extended Trip Planning (3+ weeks) Comprehensive planning for longer journeys, multi-country trips, or sabbatical travel. Includes ongoing support before and during your trip.

LGBTQ+ Travel Planning Specialized planning for LGBTQ+ travelers with safety assessments, inclusive accommodation, local community connections, and cultural guidance.

Volunteering & Purposeful Travel Curated volunteer opportunities, community project connections, and ethical travel planning that genuinely benefits local communities.

Travel Writing & Destination Guides In-depth, culturally sensitive destination content that goes beyond typical travel writing.

Photography & Visual Content Authentic travel photography that captures the soul of places, not just pretty pictures.

Cultural Consultation Advisory services for tourism businesses, destinations, and travel companies seeking authentic, respectful cultural representation.

Social Media Strategy Content strategy for travel brands focused on conscious, purposeful tourism.

✍️ Travel Content & Writing

Destination guides, cultural insights, and practical tips for conscious travelers.

Over 60 essays on Medium exploring Norway, Sweden, West Africa, LGBTQ+ travel, budget strategies, and sustainable tourism. I share stories that help you travel with purpose and respect.

590+ followers | Published on Medium & zayera.com

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🎤 Speaking Engagements & Workshops

Keynotes – 45-60 minute presentations for conferences, events, and organizations
Workshops – Half-day or full-day interactive sessions on conscious travel and cultural intelligence

Book Me to Speak