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Gay & Lesbian Travellers
In general, Wales is tolerant of homosexuality. Certainly, it's possible for people to acknowledge their homosexuality in
a way that would have been unthinkable 20 years ago or more. But tolerance only goes so far, as a glance at any tabloid
newspaper will confirm, and the macho image of rugby-playing Welshmen still prevails in smaller - and smaller-minded
- communities.
Cardiff and Swansea both have active gay and lesbian scenes, and there are small above-the-parapet gay communities
in Newport and in the university towns of Aberystwyth and Bangor, although overt displays of affection may not be
wise beyond acknowledged venues. The latter two University of Wales campuses also have limited but regular social
