Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

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

Nebraska

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021 Astride the Great Plains with homey (and affordable), corn-fed appeal, Cornhusker State highlights include historic sights of the Pony Express, Lewis…

Chinese Language/Sinic Culture - 中文交谈俱乐部

40 members Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2021

你会说中文吗?

The language and ancient culture of China includes not just the world's most enormous country but spreads across various…

Sports Travel

65 members Latest Activity: Oct 14, 2021

Whether you're a fan following a team, have a yen to dip into the local sports culture, or want to get directly in on the action, here's a…

Armenia

23 members Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2021

Once part of the USSR, this small, mountainous republic has an ancient history -- and the monuments, attractions, culture & cuisine of capital…

Horror Stories

24 members Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2021

What are the worst things that have happened to you on your travels? You can help others avoid your mistakes -- or what the heck, just vent,…

Media Corner

1444 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

Writers, editors, photogs, broadcasters & bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also…

Haiti

19 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2021 The western third of Hispaniola island has turbulent & tragic history, yet even after 2010's catastrophe offers compelling attractions, from grade-A…

Indiana

25 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021 A quintessential rural Midwestern state with urban pockets like Gary and capital Indianapolis, it offers plenty of great outdoors, small towns, Amish…

Literature & Travel

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 So much of our travels can be enjoyed through the prism of literature. Some writers are intrinsically connected to a destination--e.g., Gabriel…

Backpackers & Hostels

84 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 It pretty much doesn't get more frugal than this. Even so, hostels these days can get surprisingly fancy!

Tanzania

58 members Latest Activity: Oct 8, 2021 Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili, East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of course;…

Macau

24 members Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021 Like Hong Kong a colonial enclave returned to China (by Portugal, not Britain) in 1999, Macau's best known for its casinos, but it also offers a…

German Language/Teutonic Culture

29 members Latest Activity: Oct 5, 2021

Wilkommen, hier sprechen wir Deutsch and discuss the cultures of not only Germany but Teutonic countries and regions including Austria,…

North Dakota

15 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021 With lots of open spaces where the buffalo roam but relatively few people, touristically it's big on pioneer history sites, especially along the…

Tour Operators

874 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2022 A place to discuss common issues and let colleagues, media, and the public know what you're up to and what deals you're offering!

Ecuador

46 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

History, eco-tourism, nature (including the iconic Galápagos Islands), urban scenes in Quito and Guayaquil -- and all a relative bargain!

India

173 members Latest Activity: Jun 20, 2023

Enormous and with a bewildering variety of historic and cultural riches, "Bharat" offers henna-painted-hands-down one of the most intense travel…

Women's Travel Forum

185 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2021

Welcome, ladies! Whether you're hitting the road solo or planning a "girlfriend getaway" with gal pals, here's a look at your special issues,…

Bus/Coach Travel

27 members Latest Activity: Oct 21, 2021

Whether for regular long-distance bus service, organized coach tours, or local sightseeing tours, of all forms of transportation these big boxes…