Francophone Culture/French Language - Langue & Culture Francophones

55 members Latest Activity: Sep 15, 2021

On veut parler ou pratiquer le français? Here's a forum for asking, for answering, and just hanging out and chatting in or about French and the…

Diving/Snorkeling

81 members Latest Activity: Sep 2, 2021

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

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!

Colorado

64 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021 That Rocky Mountain high is still going strong in places like Denver, Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. But there's also…

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…

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…

Belize

46 members Latest Activity: Sep 15, 2021

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers bargains in eco-tourism; beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker & Placencia,…

Austria

44 members Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2021 The hills are alive with...skiing, history, and culture galore!

Belgium

46 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021 Half Flemish, half French, and home to the capital of Europe, this tiny country packs in a lot of great eating, drinking (ah, those beers!), scenery,…

Beach-Bumming

89 members Latest Activity: Aug 24, 2021

Vamos a la playa! The best beaches you've ever been to, from hopping to hideaway.

Backpackers & Hostels

84 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 It pretty much doesn't get more frugal than this. Even so, hostels these days can get surprisingly fancy!

Argentina

73 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021

There's tango and gauchos, of course. But there's also mucho más, che! The big-sky country of Patagonia, Mendoza wine country, skiing at…

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!

Deals & Packages

111 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021

Travelers, tour operators, and others clue us in on today's top bargains!

Horror Stories

24 members Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2021

What are the worst things that have happened to you on your travels? You can help others avoid your mistakes -- or what the heck, just vent,…

Travel Scams

21 members Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2021 Especially in tough times, shady schemes and scams are on the rise. Here you can share info on what's out there to avoid becoming victimized.

Tunisia

23 members Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2021

Europeans have been flocking to these Mediterranean beaches for years. But other cool stuff to do in this French- and Arabic-speaking country -…

Uruguay

26 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2021 Tonier travelers may have heard of its Punta del Este beach resort, but Argentina's small neighbor also offers gauchos, ranches, lovely colonial…

Shopping the World

55 members Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2021 For everyone for whom shopping's a big part of the fun of travel -- whether it's for exotic souvenirs in Bali, custom-tailored suits in Bangkok, or…

Czech Republic

55 members Latest Activity: Aug 7, 2021

This landlocked Slavic country is home to one of the world's most breathtaking cities, Prague, as well as many lovely smaller cities, towns, &…