The FCO has just developed a web page of advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender traveller.  It starts by saying: “Attitudes towards gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender travellers around the world can be very different to those in the UK. However, despite potential extra hassles, it is possible to have a very positive and enjoyable travelling experience.  One thing's for sure: the better prepared you are, the fewer problems you are likely to have. We hope the following tips will help you.”

The page then goes on to give some sensible and quite detailed advice on a range of advice about how to avoid problems, down to how to obtain a new passport with a new post operative trans-gender identity.  Visit: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender