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…

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…

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…

Turkey

108 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, Türkiye is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights,…

Birdwatching/Birding

72 members Latest Activity: Aug 30, 2021

Birdwatchers/birders are of course a special breed, and many in admiration of our fine feathered friends will go to the ends of the earth. In this…

Travel Contests

112 members Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2021

Free travel is the name of the game! Here's a selection of the latest & greatest contests across the Web to help you score free trips galore.…

China

114 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well…

Skiing/Winter Sports

78 members Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2021 In one hemisphere or another, it's practically always time to schuss. But how to find value in this increasingly pricey pursuit? A few suggestions...

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…

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…

Wines/Wine Travel

218 members Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2021

Winos -- er, oenophiles -- unite! Here we go galavanting after the grape, and there are of course scores of fetching -- and sometimes surprising…

Silk Road

30 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2020

Some of the countries on the legendary Silk Road route are already represented by Tripatini groups, but not all, and there's no group yet covering…

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…

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…

Paris, City of Light

75 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

One of the most appealing, storied cities in the world, it's magnifique for just about anything urban that interests you. What are your preferred…

Francophone Culture/French Language - Langue & Culture Francophones

55 members Latest Activity: Sep 15, 2021

On veut parler ou pratiquer le français? Here's a forum for asking, for answering, and just hanging out and chatting in or about French and the…

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…

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.…

Greenland

28 members Latest Activity: Aug 26, 2021 Self-ruling though long associated with Denmark, the world's largest non-continental island is a chilly but fascinating North Atlantic land of…

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…