Boating/Sailing

52 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers…

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,…

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…

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

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

Vacation/Holiday Rentals

126 members Latest Activity: Aug 9, 2021

Snagging an apartment, bungalow, villa, or pretty much any space of your own definitely has its advantages -- financial and otherwise. And…

India

173 members Latest Activity: Jun 20, 2023

Enormous and with a bewildering variety of historic and cultural riches, "Bharat" offers henna-painted-hands-down one of the most intense travel…

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!

Azerbaijan

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2021 Once part of the Soviet Union, this moderately Muslim country in the Caucasus & on the Caspian Sea is still under the radar but has plenty to offer…

Israel

60 members Latest Activity: Aug 20, 2021 This famous and ancient land is tiny but packed with history and compelling sites and experiences -- not to mention falafel. !מַזָּל נסיעה טובה

South Carolina

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 24, 2021 A southern charmer with something for every taste, from the historic, elegant cobblestones of Charleston to the sometimes honky-tonkish Myrtle Beach…

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.…

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…

Texas

65 members Latest Activity: Oct 28, 2021 Once its own country, Texas is far from a one-trick pony. The cool city scenes in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio mix with wineries,…

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…

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!

USA Forum

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021

Tripatini has forums covering all 50 states plus several territories, but here's a one-stop shop for discussing issues relating to travel to the…

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…

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…

Business Travel

120 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Whether you're a road warrior or corporate travel manager, post your questions, comments, and tips here. Maybe some of your frustrations will ease…

Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates

61 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi and Sharja. And…