Afghanistan

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 10, 2021

As the Taliban overruns the country once again, the lights are going out in Afghanistan, dooming tourism for the foreseeable future. But for the…

Palestine

26 members Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2021 Things may still be politically unresolved, but at least a million tourists a year safely & happily visit the West Bank to explore the rich history &…

Bosnia and Herzegovina

23 members Latest Activity: Jul 19, 2021 Peaceful these days, this small, scenic corner of the Balkans includes some world-class travel experiences, including cosmopolitan Sarajevo,…

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…

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:…

Iran

17 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021 Tourists are welcome and well treated in this ancient country with its impressive historic monuments and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an…

China

114 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well…

Silk Road

30 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2020

Some of the countries on the legendary Silk Road route are already represented by Tripatini groups, but not all, and there's no group yet covering…

North Korea

24 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 One of the most secretive, regimented, & closed-off countries on earth, it still makes for a fascinating visit. Here we discuss the details of how to…

Uzbekistan

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2021 Once on the fabled Silk Road, and one of the several Central Asian Muslim "Stans" that emerged from the Soviet Union's breakup, this one is home to…

Libya

16 members Latest Activity: Sep 15, 2021 Its brutal regime overthrown, once stability returns we def recommend this sprawling North African country as an unsung travel wonder, with sites…

Syria

20 members Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2021

On the Mediterranean's eastern end, this once gradually liberalizing Arab country and up-and-coming travel destination possesses some gems of…

Boomer/Senior Travelers

112 members Latest Activity: Aug 15, 2021

Many older travelers have special wants, needs, and interests. So folks, this one's for you!

Senegal

23 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021

A peaceful, French- and Wolof-speaking Muslim country in West Africa, outside capital Dakar are great beaches, nature, village culture and of…

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…

Family Travel

257 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021

Hitting the road with the brood can strain anyone's wallet. Here are the whats, hows, and wheres that can stretch your family's travel budget.

Tour Operators

873 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2022 A place to discuss common issues and let colleagues, media, and the public know what you're up to and what deals you're offering!

Serbia

18 members Latest Activity: Sep 10, 2021 Peaceful and under democratic rule, the Balkans' largest & most influential country is opening its doors further, & visitors are rediscovering its…

Saudi Arabia

19 members Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2021

Home to holy cities Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia has had religious tourism for centuries, and…