Amir Morris

Travel. Culture. Confidence

Choose Your Journey

WHO I AM

Hey, I'm Amir.I'm a lifestyle influencer, LGBTQ+ travel consultant, and co-founder of SLTBURN swimwear — based between Chicago and São Paulo, Brazil. This space exists for the gay men who want to travel authentically, live boldly, and find community in every corner of the world. Whether you're planning your first trip to Brazil, looking for gay-friendly beaches, or just need someone to tell you the truth about what it's really like out there — you're in the right place.

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The World Is Yours.

Let's Navigate It Together.

From the gay beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the hidden streets of São Paulo, I've built guides specifically for LGBTQ+ travelers who want the real experience — not the tourist version.

What's Good Right Now

Change Is Messy

If you've been anywhere near my social media in the last three months, you already know. I cut my hair. Eight years of locs- gone. Eight years. The hair that I'm almost certain helped me get bookings. The hair that was my most recognizable feature. The hair that, if I'm being completely honest with myself, had become my identity. I just didn't realize how much until I was holding it up for a selfie. The moment it was done I felt electric. Y'all know that song by India Arie,

Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s: Your Friends Are Your Team

Let me start with something nobody told me early enough. The people around you, the ones you call on a random Tuesday, the ones you're at the bar with every weekend, laughing, drinking, talking about everybody's business, those people are your team. And like any team, the people on it will either push you toward something or keep you exactly where you are. In my 20s, my criteria for friendship was simple: do we have fun together? If we could shut a bar down and laugh the whol

Man wearing swim briefs during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival in Brazil: History, Culture, and How It Became a Global Gay Mecca

Carnival has always been political. It has always been about visibility. It has always been about being seen.

For Brands

I work with brands that align with LGBTQ+ culture, travel, fashion, and lifestyle. If your brand belongs in my world — let's talk.

For
Travelers

Personalized LGBTQ+ travel consultation — custom itineraries, hotel recommendations, and on-the-ground advice for gay-friendly destinations worldwide.

SLTBURN

SLTBURN is the swimwear brand Diogo and I built from scratch — for gay men, by gay men. Hand-stitched, Italian fabric, limited runs. Now exclusively available in Chicago at Mens Room.

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From My World to Yours

Not everything fits in a caption. The Journal is where I write the longer version — the real thoughts, the honest reflections, and the stories that don't make the highlight reel.

Come Find Me

I'm most active on Instagram and Youtube — travel content, LGBTQ+ lifestyle, Brazil life, and whatever's happening that week.