What are some safety tips for gays and lesbians traveling through Europe?
As far as safety tips, a lot of it is going to be common sense. Italy is notorious for pickpockets, and you need to be aware of that. Whatever you can leave in your hotel, especially if they have a safe deposit box, try to do that. Always have somebody that has access to a photocopy of your passport, in case it is stolen. In that case, it can be faxed to the closest US consulate or embassy so that you can get back into the country. Don’t carry a lot of cash and don’t wear a lot of jewelry, especially in southern Europe, because it is going to be a target. You are going to be a target. In any big city avoid late nights. If you are going to be out in the bars and you are coming out at four in the morning, take a taxi. What are some lesser-known European gay and lesbian destinations? As far as lesser-known destinations, what’s funny is those former Eastern European countries. Those might be difficult, but there are some hidden jewels there as well. The Czech Republic, Prague, is a good de
