Jose Balido's Groups (422)

Benin

8 members Latest Activity: Feb 26

A narrow strip of land in West Africa, this poor but stable, welcoming democracy has an ancient history and traditions dating from its…

Tour Guides

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

Mumbai

6 members Latest Activity: Feb 26

India's art, culture, film (home to Bollywood), and financial capital - and city that never sleeps  - this  vast country's largest metropolis,…

Belarus

10 members Latest Activity: May 18 Least changed of the ex-Soviet-bloc countries economically & politically, "White Russia" is worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, with…

Bali

46 members Latest Activity: May 19 Indonesia's most popular destination (and one of the world's, too), with amazing beaches & resorts as well as spectacular scenery & a…

German Language & Culture Club - Deutscher Klub

22 members Latest Activity: May 24

Wilkommen, hier sprechen wir Deutsch! Ask questions, consult resources, and/or just chat!

Bahrain

10 members Latest Activity: Feb 8 In one of the Mideast's more popular tourist destinations, a 33-island archipelago off Saudi Arabia, oil has spurred modernization but there's still…

Central America Forum

9 members Latest Activity: Jun 10

One of the fastest growing travel regions in the world, in addition to longtime dynamo Costa Rica there's a lot going on in Nicaragua, Panama,…

Australia

171 members Latest Activity: May 23

Spectacular vistas and unique wildlife, welcoming locals, fabulous wine country, cool cities (talkin' to you, Sydney!), bodacious beaches. So, to…

Azerbaijan

11 members Latest Activity: Feb 3 Once part of the Soviet Union, this moderately Muslim country in the Caucasus & on the Caspian Sea is still under the radar but has plenty to offer…

Afghanistan

9 members Latest Activity: May 17

Is vacationing here crazy? Well, security in some areas is dicey & some historical/cultural glories lie ruined. But adventurous visitors find…

Switzerland

65 members Latest Activity: Apr 18 Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture.…

Paraguay

12 members Latest Activity: Dec 31, 2012 Why Paraguay? Long isolated, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy between Brazil, Argentina, & Bolivia,…

Kyrgyzstan

5 members Latest Activity: Jun 1

Once part of the USSR and now one of Central Asia's lesser-known "stans" (and that's saying a lot), this mountainous country's highlights include…

Resorts Corner

126 members Latest Activity: May 15 Chains and independents, all-inclusives and boutiques, we cover the waterfront when it comes to vacation resorts around the globe.

Malawi

7 members Latest Activity: Jan 27

Styling itself "the warm heart of Africa," this small, mostly rural East African country between Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia, Malawi offers…

Cameroon

10 members Latest Activity: Mar 22

Better known as a football (soccer) force than tourist destination, this peaceful central African land offers some stunning eco, including superb…

Middle East/North Africa Forum

9 members Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2012

This is a region that includes some of the richest and poorest places in the world, as well as some of its most extraordinary sights (dating back…

Asia/Pacific Forum

11 members Latest Activity: on Thursday

A forum for discussions, questions, comments, observations, and more re the world's biggest, most varied continent.

Andorra

16 members Latest Activity: Jan 12 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…