Hiking/Trekking

79 members Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2021

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

Vietnam

87 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021 Yes, it's still a (more or less) communist country, but it's also a lovely corner of Southeast Asia with truly enchanting scenery; tasty cuisine;…

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…

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,…

Sweden

49 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021 Scandinavia's biggest country has had a long and influential history -- meaning lots of impressive architecture, historic sights, folklore, and…

Colorado

64 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021 That Rocky Mountain high is still going strong in places like Denver, Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. But there's also…

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…

Cambodia

49 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2021

The once great Indochinese kingdom that's home to glorious Angkor Wat & the proud Khmer civilization has seen a tourism boom in recent years,…

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…

abouTourism

52 members Latest Activity: Oct 26, 2020 A specialized blog for destination development & marketing professionals

Central America Forum

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2021

One of the fastest growing travel regions in the world, in addition to longtime dynamo Costa Rica there's a lot going on in Nicaragua, Panama,…

Guatemala

42 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2021

Central America's most heavily Maya country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as…

Afghanistan

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 10, 2021

As the Taliban overruns the country once again, the lights are going out in Afghanistan, dooming tourism for the foreseeable future. But for the…

Argentina

73 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021

There's tango and gauchos, of course. But there's also mucho más, che! The big-sky country of Patagonia, Mendoza wine country, skiing at…

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…

Greece

105 members Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2021

Whether it's glorious ancient and medieval history; scrumptious cuisine; or the myriad sun-splashed islands of the Aegean and…

Train Travel/Rail Buffs

68 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021 For travel in many parts of the world, choo-choos rock! Here we talk about train travel trips, great rail routes, antique trains, trainspotting...…

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…

Algeria

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2021 Once a no-go due to Islamic terrorism, this North African country's full of desert eco, adventure, & history (8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites), from…

Georgia (USA)

59 members Latest Activity: Sep 28, 2021 The Peachtree State has a lot of different personalities. There's the dynamic "New South" sophistication of Atlanta, the gorgeous antebellum elegance…