Algeria

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2021 Once a no-go due to Islamic terrorism, this North African country's full of desert eco, adventure, & history (8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites), from…

Bahrain

15 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2021 In one of the Mideast's more popular tourist destinations, a 33-island archipelago off Saudi Arabia, oil has spurred modernization but there's still…

Kosovo

21 members Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2021 Now peaceful, Europe's newest country packs a lot into a tiny package: historic sites; eco/adventure'; both laid-back countryside & lively café life;…

North Macedonia

19 members Latest Activity: Jul 25, 2021

This under-the-radar Balkan land between Serbia & Greece offers a wealth of history, especially Ottoman/Byzantine but back to ancient Greek,…

Moldova

13 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021 Romanian- & Russian-speaking, this wee sliver betwixt Romania & Ukraine is especially appealing to budget travelers & winery fans. Capital Chisinay…

Kuwait

12 members Latest Activity: Oct 1, 2021 More than just an oil-rich Arab emirate, beyond the glitz & shopping of Kuwait City, this 7,000 square miles (17,800 square kilometers) harbors…

London Calling

83 members Latest Activity: Jul 30, 2021

One of Europe & the world's most dynamic, exciting cities, a brilliant mix of cool & historic, tasty & gritty. And of course host to…

Paris, City of Light

75 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

One of the most appealing, storied cities in the world, it's magnifique for just about anything urban that interests you. What are your preferred…

Guyana

15 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 The size of Britain, South America's only English-speaking country is off the beaten track, under the radar, & home to ecotourism, adventure,…

Guam

13 members Latest Activity: Aug 14, 2021 A South Pacific mix of Asian/Micronesian/Western, this small U.S. territory boasts top-flight tropical-island allures (diving, beaches, eco), along…

Zimbabwe

22 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

Though politically/economically still a mess, these days Zim's calm; finally rid of the Mugabe dictatroship; and holding its own touristically,…

Belarus

15 members Latest Activity: Sep 22, 2021

Least changed of the ex-Soviet-bloc countries economically & politically, "White Russia" is worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, with…

Yemen

13 members Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2021 At the southern tip of the Arabian peninsula, this small country has gotten something of a dicey rep lately, but with caution & common sense can be…

Bosnia and Herzegovina

23 members Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2021 Peaceful these days, this small, scenic corner of the Balkans includes some world-class travel experiences, including cosmopolitan Sarajevo,…

Qatar

21 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2021 Rich & thanks largely to its current sultan the Arab world's most progressive land, these 4,400 miles (11,000+ sq. km) on the Persian Gulf have not…

Paraguay

16 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2021 Why Paraguay? Long isolated, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy between Brazil, Argentina, & Bolivia,…

Bangladesh

26 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 Not usually thought of as a travel destination, this small, lowlying country carved from northeast India in 1971 has a steadily growing tourism…

New York City

124 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

Keep spreadin' the news: the Big Apple is in a class of its own -- one of the most exciting cities on the planet, and with enough variety &…

Tour Guides

184 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 A spot for the doughty, dedicated folks with a passion for imparting their knowledge of the countries, regions, cities, subjects, & activities they…

Travel Jobs

74 members Latest Activity: Sep 7, 2021

A place for our members to post/respond to job openings & exchange tips & observations about the travel industry employment market.