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.

Albania

26 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2021 Not that long ago one of the most sequestered dictatorships on earth, as of the early 1990's Albania has rejoined Europe and has some dramatic…

African Diaspora Travel

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021

Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and…

Malta

33 members Latest Activity: Jul 14, 2021 This 3-island Mediterranean country (Gozo, Comino, & Malta itself) is a fascinating anomaly -- developed by medieval crusaders & speaking a language…

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…

Train Travel/Rail Buffs

68 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021 For travel in many parts of the world, choo-choos rock! Here we talk about train travel trips, great rail routes, antique trains, trainspotting...…

Tour Guides

184 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 A spot for the doughty, dedicated folks with a passion for imparting their knowledge of the countries, regions, cities, subjects, & activities they…

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…

Andorra

26 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021 One of the world's smallest countries, up in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, is a charming anomaly, with its ancient churches & mountain vales…

Foodie Forum

346 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021

We all know how much local foods and libations can define our travel experiences. Here we share the planet's top culinary experiences. Eat, drink,…

El Salvador

21 members Latest Activity: Oct 21, 2021 Once known mostly for war, Central America's smallest country has been coming into its own touristically of late, with a lot to offer in terms of…

Uganda

31 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021 The silverback gorilla is the star but is also just one of the awesome variety of wildlife in this East African country. Here you'll also find the…

Music & Travel

70 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2021 A place to share & learn about world music, concerts across the globe, music-related tours and tourism. All together, now...

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…

Literature & Travel

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 So much of our travels can be enjoyed through the prism of literature. Some writers are intrinsically connected to a destination--e.g., Gabriel…

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…

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…

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…

Gay/Lesbian LGBT Travel

120 members Latest Activity: Aug 11, 2021

Every year the choices geared toward GLBT travelers -- from affordable to high-luxe -- keep breaking records. A queer business, indeed -- check it…

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…