Washington DC

61 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021 It's one of the world's most powerful cities, with fabulous museums, historic sites, culture, dining, shopping, & nightlife. Yet for all its high…

Voluntourism/Volunteer Vacations

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021

Add extra meaning to your holiday by helping the communities you visit. There are plenty of volunteer travel outfits out there that can set it up.…

United Kingdom

216 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021

Ah, cool Britannia, what can we say -- you're still the Queen of destinations, from England and Cornwall to Wales and Scotland. And across to…

Travel Jobs

74 members Latest Activity: Sep 7, 2021

A place for our members to post/respond to job openings & exchange tips & observations about the travel industry employment market.

Sweden

49 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021 Scandinavia's biggest country has had a long and influential history -- meaning lots of impressive architecture, historic sights, folklore, and…

Norway

47 members Latest Activity: Sep 25, 2021 Pining for the fjords? Us, too -- but there's a lot of other stuff about the land of the Vikings that floats our longboat. Besides dramatic scenery,…

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…

New York City

124 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

Keep spreadin' the news: the Big Apple is in a class of its own -- one of the most exciting cities on the planet, and with enough variety &…

New Mexico

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021 This Southwestern state boasts great skiing, tourism superstars like Santa Fe & Taos, plus Indian reservations & parks that're cultural &…

Netherlands

53 members Latest Activity: Nov 16, 2021 With its polders, windmills, and canal-crossed cities of Amsterdam and Delft, this picturesque country (also called Holland by some) is like no other…

Morocco

64 members Latest Activity: Aug 25, 2021 Marhaba! Exotic yet not intimidating, this North African kingdom just knocks our socks off with its ancient, labyrinthine "imperial cities"; its…

Montana

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021

Famously known as "Big Sky Country," this state's name may mean "Mountain," but there are some flattish bits too. Skiing & adventure are big,…

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…

Iceland

53 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021

Sure, it's a barren island in the North Atlantic -- yet with its hopping capital of Reykjavík, impressive nature, and adventure tourism (oh, and…

Japanese Culture/ Language

32 members Latest Activity: Oct 3, 2021

Yookoso to everybody who speaks Japanese, wants to learn, or is simply interested in this fascinating and ancient culture!

Japan

74 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021 Simultaneously modern and traditional, with a culture that can take you into the future or deep into the past, the Land of the Rising Sun is truly in…

Jamaica

46 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021

One of the Caribbean's largest islands famously has its problems, but also plenty of rewards, from the cliffs of…

Hong Kong

45 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Part of China but more freewheeling (though less so every year, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban…

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…

Photography

226 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2021 Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's a place to discuss techniques, gear, great places to take pictures, and more -- whether about travel,…