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…

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…

Missouri

35 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2021 The birthplace of Mark Twain and Harry Truman offers nature (especially in the Ozarks); frontier, Civil War, and other history; country music…

Maine

49 members Latest Activity: Sep 25, 2021 Vacationwise, America's easternmost state's about the great outdoors, especially the rugged coast's islands & postcard-perfect fishing villages.…

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,…

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…

Florida

198 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021 America's top vaycay state is best known for its beach resorts and theme parks. But besides the ersatz thrills of Orlando, the nightlife of South…

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,…

North Carolina

46 members Latest Activity: Aug 31, 2021 From the Smokies and Blue Ridge Mountains to the beaches of the Outer Banks, the Tar Heel State's got plenty to keep you busy. That includes history…

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,…

New Mexico

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021 This Southwestern state boasts great skiing, tourism superstars like Santa Fe & Taos, plus Indian reservations & parks that're cultural &…

Russia

63 members Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2021

Culturally and historically rich, this gargantuan country is home to a venerable culture and some of the world's most iconic sights and art…

Wisconsin

34 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 Land of the cheeseheads (aka "America's Dairyland") & the Green Bay Packers, it's bucolic rural & urban hip. Highlights: Milwaukee, breweries,…

Hiking/Trekking

79 members Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2021

Over hill, over dale, all over the world...!

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…

Oregon

54 members Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021 A diverse, mostly forested state of rugged coast, spectacular Cascades range, wine country, and kick-butt culture and urban scenes in in places like…

Sustainable/Responsible Travel

44 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2021

As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, & increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is…

Boomer/Senior Travelers

112 members Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2021

Many older travelers have special wants, needs, and interests. So folks, this one's for you!

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,…

Netherlands

53 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2021 With its polders, windmills, and canal-crossed cities of Amsterdam and Delft, this picturesque country (also called Holland by some) is like no other…