Spain

178 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Take it from us, this impressive, progressive country's miles beyond bullfights, flamenco, & mass beach tourism, with historic sights reaching…

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…

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…

Mexico

175 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric…

Portugal

60 members Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2021

Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country isn't done yet. There's the balmy resort region of…

Air Travel/Airlines

172 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021

All about airlines, airports, flying in general. How to navigate them, get the best airfares, maximize your experience in a sector that hasn't…

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...…

IFWTWA - Int'l Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

127 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021 IFWTWA is a global network of journalists covering the hospitality & lifestyle fields & those who promote them. IFWTWA is a non-profit…

Myanmar/Burma

28 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021

In this fabled country, still mostly unknown by outsiders, foreigners aren't allowed everywhere, but there's still extraordinary history &…

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…

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…

Inns/Guesthouses/B&Bs

298 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

For those who want a lower-key, more intimate (and often less pricey) alternative to hotels, motels, and resorts.

Luxury Travel

307 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021

The latest and greatest of the top of the line, from the world's most magnificent cities to its remotest deserts & jungles...

Home Exchanges

39 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021 Here's a great way to stay cheap and like a local in many places around the world -- swapping apartments, houses, cottages, houseboats, cardboard…

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,…

Festivals Fairs & Fiestas

59 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

The world's most affordable celebrations, plus some strategies for stretching your budget for the less affordable ones!

Nude Vacations

39 members Latest Activity: Aug 31, 2021

You might say this trend is "barely" growing, but that would be just for the sake of a bad pun. Nude beaches have been a European staple for…

Italy

235 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021 Madonn', the whole darn country's a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Pisa, Naples -- so many of the…

Beach-Bumming

89 members Latest Activity: Aug 24, 2021

Vamos a la playa! The best beaches you've ever been to, from hopping to hideaway.

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,…