Ecuador

46 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

History, eco-tourism, nature (including the iconic Galápagos Islands), urban scenes in Quito and Guayaquil -- and all a relative bargain!

Photography

226 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2021 Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's a place to discuss techniques, gear, great places to take pictures, and more -- whether about travel,…

Orlando

46 members Latest Activity: Apr 26, 2021

One of the most visited destination in the travel universe, greater Orlando in central Florida has the famous theme parks, of course, but also…

US Virgin Islands

38 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021

These three islands each offer something a little different. St. Thomas is the busy cruise port and shopping mecca. St. Croix has more history and…

Namibia

33 members Latest Activity: Oct 27, 2021 Did you know that Germany had a colony in southern Africa? In neat, tranquil Windhoek you can still find beer halls & German-speakers. That plus…

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…

St. Barts

18 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 Few Caribbean islands have a chicer vibe than this member of the French Antilles -- and few are as pricey. Pas trop cher, c'est possible ici?

Uzbekistan

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2021 Once on the fabled Silk Road, and one of the several Central Asian Muslim "Stans" that emerged from the Soviet Union's breakup, this one is home to…

Hiking/Trekking

79 members Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2021

Over hill, over dale, all over the world...!

Montana

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021

Famously known as "Big Sky Country," this state's name may mean "Mountain," but there are some flattish bits too. Skiing & adventure are big,…

Puerto Rico

55 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2021

Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a holiday gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of…

Diving/Snorkeling

81 members Latest Activity: Sep 2, 2021

Dive, we said: Down into the deep blue, all over the planet.

Connecticut

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 26, 2021 The Nutmeg State's a somewhat underappreciated corner of New England, in our opinion. There's New Haven, home of Yale; genteel towns like Litchfield…

Health & Travel

93 members Latest Activity: Aug 12, 2021 From vaccines for exotic tropical destinations to simply keeping in shape on the road, here's a forum for everything that concerns two of the things…

Brazil

78 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021 South America's largest (and many would say sexiest) country has a lifetime's worth of experiences waiting, from the sands of Copacabana to the…

Festivals Fairs & Fiestas

59 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

The world's most affordable celebrations, plus some strategies for stretching your budget for the less affordable ones!

Wyoming

31 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 The Great Outdoors is the alpha and the omega in this big, square, sparsely populated Rocky Mountain mix of peaks and plains. It's home to…

British Virgin Islands

28 members Latest Activity: Sep 23, 2021 These 60-some islands are known for superlative boating, angling and diving; funky beach bars; and exclusive resorts. But the BVI''s also have some…

Zambia

21 members Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2021 An oddly-shaped, landlocked country in Central Africa, it's a lesser known trove of safari and eco-opportunities. It's also one of the countries that…

Bulgaria

35 members Latest Activity: Oct 3, 2021 One of Eastern Europe's lesser known countries is surprisingly diverse considering its size, from its mild Black Sea coast (Varna is quite the…