cities ( San Francisco!) and Latin American cities (hey, Buenos Aires, hi São Paulo) that are super tolerant and open, but for those looking to fly off on a short city break or weekend away the European cities below offer unrivalled accessibility. Unfortunately there are many problems and issues like random violence against gay people and hate crimes in almost every destination in the world, but the cities on this list aim at integration and especially respect. But what is a gay city? For me, it means a space where being homosexual is just like being heterosexual, where gay culture is open and welcomed, where we – queer people – can live in less fear. In relation to facts, technically all our cities are inhabited by LGBTIQ folks. I know the concept of a “gay city” is hard to grasp, but I believe it’s necessary. The best gay city breaks in Europe and beyond? We invited one of the world’s most respected travel bloggers, Adam Groffman of Travels with Adam, to introduce his favourite LGBT destinations, along with the key events, cafes, cabarets, clubs and cultural institutions that make them special…
