Travel Insurance

49 members Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2021

An admittedly drier but potentially critical corner of travel...don't leave home without it!

Texas

65 members Latest Activity: Oct 28, 2021 Once its own country, Texas is far from a one-trick pony. The cool city scenes in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio mix with wineries,…

North Carolina

46 members Latest Activity: Aug 31, 2021 From the Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches of the Outer Banks, the Tar Heel State's got plenty to keep you busy. That includes history…

Ohio

44 members Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2021 Industrial & bucolic, flat & hilly, the Midwest's biggest state has big-city action (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Toledo) &…

South Carolina

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 24, 2021 A southern charmer with something for every taste, from the historic, elegant cobblestones of Charleston to the sometimes honky-tonkish Myrtle Beach…

Missouri

35 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2021 The birthplace of Mark Twain and Harry Truman offers nature (especially in the Ozarks); frontier, Civil War, and other history; country music…

Michigan

33 members Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2021 Surrounded by the Great Lakes, this state serves up some dramatic contrasts, from the gritty urbanity of Detroit & Flint to resort areas like…

Washington DC

61 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021 It's one of the world's most powerful cities, with fabulous museums, historic sites, culture, dining, shopping, & nightlife. Yet for all its high…

New York State

119 members Latest Activity: Sep 30, 2021

The Empire State's a gloriously mixed bag: exciting New York City, lovely Long Island beaches, historic Hudson Valley mansions, Adirondack skiing,…

Louisiana

43 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021 One of a kind as U.S. states go, the north is more Dixie while the south is where you'll find that famous Cajun culture -- including that (in)famous…

Kansas

28 members Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2021 What's the matter with Kansas? For travelers, darn little! It mixes grasslands with rolling hills, farm country with cities like Wichita, Topeka, and…

Idaho

24 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2021 In one of the lesser-known states of the U.S. Rockies, nature is the name of the game. It's home to part of Yellowstone National Park as well as…

Hawaii

122 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021

Each of the Aloha State's seven inhabited islands offers something a little bit different, from big-city vibe of…

Florida

198 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021 America's top vaycay state is best known for its beach resorts and theme parks. But besides the ersatz thrills of Orlando, the nightlife of South…

California

187 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

America's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los…

Voluntourism/Volunteer Vacations

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021

Add extra meaning to your holiday by helping the communities you visit. There are plenty of volunteer travel outfits out there that can set it up.…

Ukraine

32 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021 Ethnically a mix of Russian and Ukrainian, Europe's second largest country has strong village and folk traditions, a beautiful Black Sea coast along…

Turkey

109 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, Türkiye is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights,…

Tips for/from Travelers

120 members Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2021

An exchange of suggestions, observations, and tips that make travel more rewarding and sometimes less expensive!

Switzerland

70 members Latest Activity: Jul 13, 2021 Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture.…