Spiritual Journeys

82 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 Whether religious pilgrimage or less conventional "seeking," New Age or otherwise, this corner of travel has been soaring to the heavens.

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.

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...

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...…

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,…

Italian Language/Culture - Lingua/Cultura Italiane

61 members Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2021

Italian culture is one of the world's treasures, and here we discuss its various aspects, including music, art, architecture - and language. Sì,…

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...

Museums

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 28, 2021

For millions each year, no vacation is complete without exploring the huge variety of museums throughout the world. Here's a place to discuss our…

Cultural Tourism Industry

100 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Experiencing culture is a passion, a science and a business. This group is for professionals creating the best cultural tours and travelers who…

History & Archaeology

135 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, here's how to save while doing it, from hamming it up…

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!

Cultural Tourism/Travel

222 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the…

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…

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.

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

Mom-and-pops, chains, boutiques, big, fancy properties -- whatever's great!

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,…

PR/Marketing Forum

821 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021

A clearinghouse for anyone promoting travel/food/lifestyle, to discuss common issues & offer information to journalists & the public. You…

Rome, the Eternal City

50 members Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2021

Anything and everything about Rome -- facts, history, stories, legends, curiosities, as well as dining, shopping, lodging & attractions -- for…

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…