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,…

Georgia (Europe)

20 members Latest Activity: Oct 25, 2021

Ruggedly beautiful, full of history, with lovely wine country, skiing, beaches, and enthusiastically pro-Western, this country in the Caucasus is…

Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates

61 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi and Sharja. And…

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…

Catalonia, Its Culture & Language

32 members Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021

Benvinguts tots to the forum devoted to the places, culture, and language of the region that bridges Spain and the south…

Chile

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021 It's long, narrow, & pulchritudinous, from the wilds of Tierra del Fuego in the south up to the Atacama desert in the north. Other highlights:…

Vietnam

87 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021 Yes, it's still a (more or less) communist country, but it's also a lovely corner of Southeast Asia with truly enchanting scenery; tasty cuisine;…

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…

Oklahoma

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 21, 2021 It's where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, but also where you'll find lots of frontier and Native American heritage, wineries, casinos, great…

Utah

29 members Latest Activity: Oct 13, 2021 Truly a one-of-a-kind place, pioneered by Mormons & christened Deseret, its appeal lies in outdoor adventures (including lots of skiing) & dramatic…

South Dakota

17 members Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2021 The better known Dakota thanks mostly to Mount Rushmore, as well as the Black Hills and Badlands it's got spectacular lake country, native American…

West Virginia

22 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2021 Diminutive, yes, but packed with action both outdoorsy/active & cultural/sophisticated.

Montana

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 14, 2021

Famously known as "Big Sky Country," this state's name may mean "Mountain," but there are some flattish bits too. Skiing & adventure are big,…

Nebraska

18 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021 Astride the Great Plains with homey (and affordable), corn-fed appeal, Cornhusker State highlights include historic sights of the Pony Express, Lewis…

New Hampshire

30 members Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2021 Green and mountainous, with good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of…

New Mexico

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021 This Southwestern state boasts great skiing, tourism superstars like Santa Fe & Taos, plus Indian reservations & parks that're cultural &…

North Dakota

15 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021 With lots of open spaces where the buffalo roam but relatively few people, touristically it's big on pioneer history sites, especially along the…

Oregon

54 members Latest Activity: Sep 8, 2021 A diverse, mostly forested state of rugged coast, spectacular Cascades range, wine country, and kick-butt culture and urban scenes in in places like…

Tennessee

30 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2021 A trove of unique Americana -- from the music scenes of Nashville and Memphis (let's not forget Graceland!) to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and the Smoky…

Vermont

33 members Latest Activity: Sep 4, 2021 Mostly rural and these days famously crunchy, its a Green Mountain State full of farms, B&B's, covered bridges, skiing, maple sugaring, and of course…