Homestays

36 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2021

A homestay isn't not for everybody, but staying with a local family -- whether in your own country or abroad -- can give you a unique perspective…

Inns/Guesthouses/B&Bs

298 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

For those who want a lower-key, more intimate (and often less pricey) alternative to hotels, motels, and resorts.

Biking/Mountain Biking

89 members Latest Activity: Aug 13, 2021 There's no better way to see some parts of the world than two-wheeling it, on- or off-road.

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…

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!

Ukraine

32 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021 Ethnically a mix of Russian and Ukrainian, Europe's second largest country has strong village and folk traditions, a beautiful Black Sea coast along…

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…

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;…

Kenya

75 members Latest Activity: Aug 31, 2021 One of Africa's great safari destinations, home to the reknowned Masai, and a nifty coast to visit, as well!

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.…

Adventure Travel

409 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 From the great outdoors up to xtreme sports, here it's all about the fresh air and the adrenaline, baby...

Cultural Tourism/Travel

222 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the…

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...

Poland

49 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021 Outside cosmopolitan Warsaw, Eastern Europe's largest country is well worth the trip for its atmospheric, historic cities like Cracow; Europe's…

Ethiopia

37 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021 ኖር! One of Africa's most historic and intriguing countries also has one of its most compelling cuisines. And budget travel? There's hardly any other…

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…

Spain

178 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond bullfights, flamenco, & mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching…

Spiritual Journeys

82 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 Whether religious pilgrimage or less conventional "seeking," New Age or otherwise, this corner of travel has been soaring to the heavens.

History & Archaeology

135 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, here's how to save while doing it, from hamming it up…

Travel Products

66 members Latest Activity: Aug 19, 2021 What's the coolest and/or usefullest stuff out there to help you on your perambulations?