Budget Travel

183 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2021 Making your buck, quid, etc. go further has never been more important in these times. Fortunately there are still tons of strategies for taking off…

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,…

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…

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.…

Colombia

51 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021 Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to the…

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,…

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!

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…

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.

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…

California

187 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

America's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los…

Guatemala

42 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2021

Central America's most heavily Maya country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as…

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…

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…

Indonesia

74 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021 One of the world's largest countries, this 18,000-island archipelago mixes Muslim & Hindu, & boasts an extraordinary culture & cuisine. Highlights:…

Laos

31 members Latest Activity: Oct 25, 2021 Perhaps lowest on the radar in Southeast Asia, this Buddhist "land of a million elephants" is today a laid back trekking mecca and a trove of…

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…

Malaysia

55 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2021 This multi-ethnic Southeast Asian country, its halves physically separated by the South China Sea, has oodles to offer the visitor, from the urbanity…

Media Corner

1444 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

Writers, editors, photogs, broadcasters & bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also…

Egypt

75 members Latest Activity: Aug 7, 2021 The legendary land of the Pharaohs and its present-day Muslim and Coptic cultures offer one of the world's most iconic travel experiences. And…