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Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the topic is consumer-oriented cultural travel & tourism in all its forms.

I spent the month of September in Italy, primarily in Puglia region where we did genealogy research.

Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's a place to discuss techniques, gear, great places to take pictures, and more. So click away!

Duffers, this one's fore you!

Winos -- er, oenophiles -- unite! You've got dozens of fetching countries to choose from, and plenty of options to keep your budget under control. Cheers!

Mio dio, the whole darn country's a mindblowing museum, foodie paradise, and more. Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily, Pisa, Naples -- so many of the most iconic destinations in travel. If you haven't been here, you must remedy that immediately.

America's top vaycay state is best known for its beach resorts and theme parks. But besides the ersatz thrills of Orlando, the nightlife of South Beach, and the well-marketed Victoriana of Key West and Amelia Island, quiet hideaways abound as well.