Communications/Phones

21 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021

In the 21st century, we've all got a panoply of choices when it comes to phoning home & communicating on the road, whether via mobile/cell…

Guest Ranches/ Horseback Riding

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 19, 2021

Rounding up lil' dogies in the U.S. & Canada; hanging with the gauchos in Argentina & Uruguay; shearing sheep in the Australian Outback --…

China

114 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well…

Asia/Pacific Forum

27 members Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2021

A forum for discussions, questions, comments, observations, and more re the world's biggest, most varied continent.

Japanese Culture/ Language

32 members Latest Activity: Oct 3, 2021

Yookoso to everybody who speaks Japanese, wants to learn, or is simply interested in this fascinating and ancient culture!

Japan

74 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021 Simultaneously modern and traditional, with a culture that can take you into the future or deep into the past, the Land of the Rising Sun is truly in…

Italy

235 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 Madonn', the whole darn country's a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Pisa, Naples -- so many of the…

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,…

France

192 members Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2021 Oui, c'est encore la belle France, from the bright lights of Paris to the rocky shores of Brittany & the chic vibe of the Côte d'Azur -- both deluxe…

Bulletin Board

282 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021

The place to publish all your travel-related non-blog posts re products, services, announcements, and more! Please use the group's Discussion…

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

Mom-and-pops, chains, boutiques, big, fancy properties -- whatever's great!

UNESCO World Heritage

46 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

The world's most wondrous sights and sites, manmade and natural, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! In other words, to paraphrase thebestseller, more…

Skiing/Winter Sports

78 members Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2021 In one hemisphere or another, it's practically always time to schuss. But how to find value in this increasingly pricey pursuit? A few suggestions...

Budget Travel

183 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021 Making your buck, quid, etc. go further has never been more important in these times. Fortunately there are still tons of strategies for taking off…

Cuba

73 members Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2021 Despite everything, the Caribbean's most impressive island offers one of the world's great travel experiences, from its music and culture to Havana…

Dominican Republic

45 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2021 Stupendous beaches, rum, cigars, soft adventure, baseball, sensuous merengue music, and some of the oldest historic sites in the Americas.

Gay/Lesbian LGBT Travel

120 members Latest Activity: Aug 11, 2021

Every year the choices geared toward GLBT travelers -- from affordable to high-luxe -- keep breaking records. A queer business, indeed -- check it…

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 &…

Travel Safety/Security

60 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021

No matter where you go -- whether across the globe or across your state/province -- you need to keep eyes open & wits about you. We discuss…

Honduras

25 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021 Still a little rough around the edges, but with superb diving/snorkeling (Roatán and Utila islands); the great Maya ruins of Copán; the…