Belarus

15 members Latest Activity: Sep 22, 2021

Least changed of the ex-Soviet-bloc countries economically & politically, "White Russia" is worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, with…

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…

Iraq

16 members Latest Activity: Aug 5, 2021 Yes, parts of this fascinating country are again safe for visitors, such as the Kurdish area up north; elsewhere, even Baghdad & the ruins of Babylon…

South Korea

35 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2021 Very much undersung as a tourist destination, Korea's home to the temples and various other sites of its ancient culture, scrumptious food, great…

Iran

17 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021 Tourists are welcome and well treated in this ancient country with its impressive historic monuments and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an…

Angola

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 12, 2021 Its civil war long over, this Portuguese-speaking country in southwest Africa has a fledgling tourism industry heavy on eco & beaches; capital…

Student/Teacher Travel

49 members Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2021 This forum focuses on the vigorous sector of the travel industry that caters to educators & students at all levels, throughout the world.

Madagascar

17 members Latest Activity: Aug 13, 2021 A former French colony & one of the world's largest islands, this humid Indian Ocean melting pot is an eco/adventure wonderland with lots of unique…

Kazakhstan

21 members Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2021 Nothing to do with Borat, Central Asia's largest country (& the world's 9th largest) has some historic sites & dynamic cities like Almaty & Astana…

Politics of Travel

54 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021

Travel promotes freedom and understanding -- but human beings being what they are, all too often politics and conflict can get in the way. What do…

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) &…

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…

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…

Bosnia and Herzegovina

23 members Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2021 Peaceful these days, this small, scenic corner of the Balkans includes some world-class travel experiences, including cosmopolitan Sarajevo,…

Kosovo

21 members Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2021 Now peaceful, Europe's newest country packs a lot into a tiny package: historic sites; eco/adventure'; both laid-back countryside & lively café life;…

North Macedonia

19 members Latest Activity: Jul 25, 2021

This under-the-radar Balkan land between Serbia & Greece offers a wealth of history, especially Ottoman/Byzantine but back to ancient Greek,…

Moldova

13 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021 Romanian- & Russian-speaking, this wee sliver betwixt Romania & Ukraine is especially appealing to budget travelers & winery fans. Capital Chisinay…

Nepal

71 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021 Its capital Kathmandu, this rugged Himalayan land famous as home to Mount Everest and Annapurna is calm these days, and still pretty popular with the…

Kuwait

12 members Latest Activity: Oct 1, 2021 More than just an oil-rich Arab emirate, beyond the glitz & shopping of Kuwait City, this 7,000 square miles (17,800 square kilometers) harbors…

Guyana

15 members Latest Activity: Sep 20, 2021 The size of Britain, South America's only English-speaking country is off the beaten track, under the radar, & home to ecotourism, adventure,…