New Zealand

121 members Latest Activity: Oct 21, 2021 The other "land Down Under" is lots smaller than neighbor Australia yet packs in a boggling amount of beauty and adventure in its two main islands…

Nicaragua

51 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2021

Politics notwithstanding, this Central American country may be on its way to becoming one of the next hot eco-tourism destinations, with unspoiled…

Panama

51 members Latest Activity: Oct 13, 2021

Another Central American eco-powerhouse, its rainforests, beaches, canal, and castaway islets are complemented by Panama City, the most dynamic…

Peru

86 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021 The Andes' most compelling country, thanks to attractions including bustling capital Lima with its colonial core; remnants of ancient civilizations…

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…

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…

Portugal

60 members Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2021

Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country isn't done yet. There's the balmy resort region of…

Romania

31 members Latest Activity: Jul 17, 2021 This Balkan country with a Romance language is a place of fascinating contrasts, from relatively modern capital Bucharest to beach resorts to…

Singles Travel

70 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2021

For many, travel isn't just about sightseeing but also meeting the locals -- and for singles, who knows where/when Cupid's arrow might strike?…

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…

Singapore

60 members Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2021

A prosperous, densely populated city-state hanging off the tip of Malaysia, Singapore offers a funky mix of modern and traditional, plus Chinese,…

Puerto Rico

55 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2021

Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a holiday gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of…

Solo Travelers

95 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021 Going it alone? Male or female -- and especially female -- you face your own special issues, problems, and of course joys. Let's hear all about 'em.

South Africa

116 members Latest Activity: Oct 17, 2021 Here's one sub-Saharan African country that truly has it all: sophisticated urban culture and nightlife, safaris and nature, wine country, soft…

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.

Thailand

85 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021 Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of Bangkok to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous…

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;…

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…

Tips for/from Travelers

120 members Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2021

An exchange of suggestions, observations, and tips that make travel more rewarding and sometimes less expensive!