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,…

Estonia

25 members Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2021 From a Soviet captive state, this tiny outpost of Scandinavia across the Baltic from Finland has been busy transforming itself into a progressive,…

Finland

32 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 A Nordic land of sophisto cities like Helsinki, Turku and Tampere but also lakes, islands, Lapps, and the midnight sun. As Monty Python once put it,…

Norway

47 members Latest Activity: Sep 25, 2021 Pining for the fjords? Us, too -- but there's a lot of other stuff about the land of the Vikings that floats our longboat. Besides dramatic scenery,…

Air Travel/Airlines

172 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021

All about airlines, airports, flying in general. How to navigate them, get the best airfares, maximize your experience in a sector that hasn't…

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, &…

Switzerland

70 members Latest Activity: Jul 13, 2021 Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture.…

Germany

90 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021

From castles on the Rhine to Berlin's Love Parade, you could do far wurst...

Hungary

39 members Latest Activity: Aug 5, 2021

Though these days it's a country in the grip of a nasty authoritarian régime, Hungary remains a remarkable place, with an impenetrable language, a…

Spas/Wellness

100 members Latest Activity: Aug 1, 2021

Who doesn't love a little pampering? And the exploding number of spas across the world these days ranges from crazy-pricey to surprisingly…

Turkey

109 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, Türkiye is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights,…

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,…

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.

Portugal

60 members Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2021

Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country isn't done yet. There's the balmy resort region of…

Europe Forum

111 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021

That collection of countries & cultures which has (thus far) had the most impact on world history is still its single most popular travel…

Colombia

51 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021 Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to the…

Music & Travel

70 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2021 A place to share & learn about world music, concerts across the globe, music-related tours and tourism. All together, now...

Luxury Travel

307 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021

The latest and greatest of the top of the line, from the world's most magnificent cities to its remotest deserts & jungles...

Peru

86 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021 The Andes' most compelling country, thanks to attractions including bustling capital Lima with its colonial core; remnants of ancient civilizations…

Int'l Travel Writers Alliance

74 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021

The International Travel Writers Alliance is the world’s largest association of professional travel writers, editors, broadcasters and…