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…

Suriname

16 members Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2021 South America's only Dutch-speaking country (English is also common) is a low-key, multicultural eco-wonder with virgin rainforests & a small but…

Travel Safety/Security

60 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021

No matter where you go -- whether across the globe or across your state/province -- you need to keep eyes open & wits about you. We discuss…

Namibia

33 members Latest Activity: Oct 27, 2021 Did you know that Germany had a colony in southern Africa? In neat, tranquil Windhoek you can still find beer halls & German-speakers. That plus…

Honduras

25 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021 Still a little rough around the edges, but with superb diving/snorkeling (Roatán and Utila islands); the great Maya ruins of Copán; the…

Cape Verde

15 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021

An Portuguese-speaking democracy of ten mostly arid volcanic islands off the coast of West Africa, it’s leveraged its sun, surf, and beaches into…

Road Trip!

71 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2021

Round up the gang and start the ignition! Whether in your own backyard or halfway across the world, there are few better ways to see the sights…

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.…

Communications/Phones

21 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021

In the 21st century, we've all got a panoply of choices when it comes to phoning home & communicating on the road, whether via mobile/cell…

Spanish Language / Hispanic Cultures - Idioma y Cultura Hispanos

50 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Different aspects of the culture that developed across the world in the wake of Christopher Columbus' voyages of exploration. And also para…

UNESCO World Heritage

46 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

The world's most wondrous sights and sites, manmade and natural, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! In other words, to paraphrase thebestseller, more…

Women's Travel Forum

185 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2021

Welcome, ladies! Whether you're hitting the road solo or planning a "girlfriend getaway" with gal pals, here's a look at your special issues,…

Utah

29 members Latest Activity: Oct 13, 2021 Truly a one-of-a-kind place, pioneered by Mormons & christened Deseret, its appeal lies in outdoor adventures (including lots of skiing) & dramatic…

Oklahoma

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 21, 2021 It's where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, but also where you'll find lots of frontier and Native American heritage, wineries, casinos, great…

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,…

German Language/Teutonic Culture

29 members Latest Activity: Oct 5, 2021

Wilkommen, hier sprechen wir Deutsch and discuss the cultures of not only Germany but Teutonic countries and regions including Austria,…

Rhode Island

33 members Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2021

You'd be surprised what the USA's smallest state packs in, including some of New England's best beaches (Narragansett and Block Island); culture,…

New Hampshire

30 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2021 Green and mountainous, with good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of…

Sober Vacations

19 members Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2021

A boon for many families – not to mention folks in recovery – there's a modest but sturdy segment of the travel industry focused on getting their…

Slovakia

20 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021 The onetime eastern half of Czechoslovakia has come into its own, with its welcoming and happening capital Bratislava and a plethora of parklands,…