Ohio

44 members Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2021 Industrial & bucolic, flat & hilly, the Midwest's biggest state has big-city action (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Toledo) &…

Museums

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 28, 2021

For millions each year, no vacation is complete without exploring the huge variety of museums throughout the world. Here's a place to discuss our…

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...

Movies & Travel

62 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021 How many times have you seen a movie and said "I'd love to go there!" or "Hey, cool, I was there!"? Movies can both inspire travel dreams and bring…

Miami/Miami Beach

48 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021 Between sizzling South Beach, tony Bal Harbor & Coral Gables, funky Coconut Grove, & Latin-flavored Miami itself, this sprawling bit of South Florida…

Mexico

175 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric…

London Calling

83 members Latest Activity: Jul 30, 2021

One of Europe & the world's most dynamic, exciting cities, a brilliant mix of cool & historic, tasty & gritty. And of course host to…

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…

Erotic/Lifestyles Travel

27 members Latest Activity: Oct 8, 2021

ISO the carnal/sensual side of travel for consenting adults, whether at niche resorts or at destinations around the world. Let's both have fun and…

Learning Vacations

41 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2021 Whether it's a foreign language, Italian cooking, medieval history, or a million other possibilities, taking classes on your vacation can add a truly…

Las Vegas, 'Sin City'

54 members Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2021

The world's favorite adult playground -- way beyond just casinos these days, the dining, shopping, entertainment & sheer spectacle need to be…

Italy

235 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 Madonn', the whole darn country's a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Pisa, Naples -- so many of the…

Italian Language/Culture - Lingua/Cultura Italiane

61 members Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2021

Italian culture is one of the world's treasures, and here we discuss its various aspects, including music, art, architecture - and language. Sì,…

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

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

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!

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,…

Honeymoons/Weddings

149 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021

Whether you've already tied the knot or are looking to get hitched away from home, here are some strategies & destinations you'll fall in love…

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…

Home Exchanges

39 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021 Here's a great way to stay cheap and like a local in many places around the world -- swapping apartments, houses, cottages, houseboats, cardboard…

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…