South Africa

116 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2021 Here's one sub-Saharan African country that truly has it all: sophisticated urban culture and nightlife, safaris and nature, wine country, soft…

Rhode Island

33 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021

You'd be surprised what the USA's smallest state packs in, including some of New England's best beaches (Narragansett and Block Island); culture,…

Pets on the Go!

43 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021

More and more, Fido and Fluffy have been coming along for the ride (and even the overnight). But if you've tried it you know how much complication…

Andorra

26 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 One of the world's smallest countries, up in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, is a charming anomaly, with its ancient churches & mountain vales…

Ireland

93 members Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2021 From rockin' Dublin to the remote Aran Islands, the Ould Sod offers some top-notch and diverse travel experiences, from high luxe to high adventure.

Homestays

36 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2021

A homestay isn't not for everybody, but staying with a local family -- whether in your own country or abroad -- can give you a unique perspective…

Saba

15 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021

Though just five square miles (13km²),, besides unspoiled nature & charming small hotels, the Dutch Caribbean's smallest…

RV'ing

26 members Latest Activity: Sep 3, 2021 Hitting the open road in an RV: full time or part time, it's fun time!

Pennsylvania

70 members Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2021 One of America's most historic states, it ranges from the urban flair (and grit) of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the bucolic beauties of the…

Hong Kong

45 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Part of China but more freewheeling (though less so every year, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban…

Albania

26 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2021 Not that long ago one of the most sequestered dictatorships on earth, as of the early 1990's Albania has rejoined Europe and has some dramatic…

Alaska

70 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 "Seward's Folly" is today a travel treasure, thanks to some of America's most spectacular scenery. Highlights: Denali/Mt. McKinley, Glacier Bay…

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,…

Palestine

26 members Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2021 Things may still be politically unresolved, but at least a million tourists a year safely & happily visit the West Bank to explore the rich history &…

New Hampshire

30 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2021 Green and mountainous, with good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of…

Utah

29 members Latest Activity: Oct 13, 2021 Truly a one-of-a-kind place, pioneered by Mormons & christened Deseret, its appeal lies in outdoor adventures (including lots of skiing) & dramatic…

Monaco

21 members Latest Activity: Aug 9, 2021

Aka Monte Carlo, the tiny, royally ritzy city-state tucked into France's Côte d'Azur between Nice and the Italian border manages to pack in quite…

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…

Liechtenstein

14 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 A wealthy, German-speaking principality in the Alps that at 62 square miles (160 sq. km) makes Luxembourg looks like a colossus, it boasts good…

Greenland

28 members Latest Activity: Aug 26, 2021 Self-ruling though long associated with Denmark, the world's largest non-continental island is a chilly but fascinating North Atlantic land of…