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Lesbian couple traveling in motorhome faces mixed reactions across Europe

27.04.2026 04:44 2 min 5 sources

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A female couple is traveling Europe in a modified 1998 motorhome. In some countries they hide their homosexuality; in Spain they feel safest and most comfortable.

A female couple has been traveling across Europe in a 1998 motorhome that they modified themselves. They have encountered varying attitudes towards their homosexuality in different countries.

According to the travelers, in some states it is safer not to openly display their sexual orientation. In Spain, however, they felt particularly comfortable and secure. As the women note, in certain places it is better not to draw attention to one's homosexuality.

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