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Simultaneously European, Muslim, and Middle Eastern, this is a land of friendly people, delicious cuisine, and absolutely awe-inspiring sights, from Istanbul to capital Ankara to Cappadoccia to…

That collection of countries and cultures which has (thus far) had the most impact on world history is still its single most popular travel destination. Here we explore the legendary wealth and experiences to be had across the "Old World."…

Travelers, tour operators, and others clue us in on today's top bargains!

Many older travelers have special wants, needs, and interests. So folks, this one's for you!

Whether it's glorious ancient and medieval history; scrumptious cuisine; or the myriad sun-splashed islands of the Aegean and Ionian seas, Hellas is hot - opa!

Who doesn't love a little pampering? And the exploding number of spas across the world these days ranges from crazy-pricey to surprisingly affordable. Here we massage the whole lot of 'em.

Experiencing culture is a passion, a science and a business. This group is for professionals creating the best cultural tours and travelers who want to find their next dream trip focusing on culture. Share and promote cultural tourism…

Going it alone? Male or female -- and especially female -- you face your own special issues, problems, and of course joys. Let's hear all about 'em.

This group talks about how to increase your online business and think of new, alternative ways to market your products and services online.

From buzzing Dublin to the remote Aran Islands, the Éire offers some top-notch and diverse travel experiences, from low budget to high luxe to high…

Links lovers, this one's fore you!

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


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From castles on the Rhine to Berlin's Love Parade, you could do far wurst!

With phones and tablets these days, it's all about the apps, and travel is a hot category! Let us count the ways...

From vaccines for exotic tropical destinations to simply keeping in shape on the road, here's a forum for everything that concerns two of the things nearest to our hearts: travel & staying healthy.

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This is both a forum for anyone interested in technology as it relates to travel and a B2B resource and clearinghouse about booking, yield management, accounting, and other tools and systems to make tourism professionals' lives easier and more…

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; nice beaches; plenty of exotic architecture,  historic sites, and buzzing…

The Andes' (and perhaps of South America's) most compelling country, thanks to attractions including bustling capital Lima with its colonial core; remnants of ancient civilizations like the…

There's no better way to see some parts of the world than two-wheeling it, on- or off-road.

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Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of Bangkok to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous beaches.

Tripatini has forums covering all 50 states plus several territories, but here's a one-stop shop for discussing issues relating to travel to the country as a whole. Visas, prices, itineraries -- bring it on!

Being physically challenged doesn't have to keep you at home! Here are ways to "trot" the globe, so to speak, for less.

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Backpacking is a rewarding budget-travel sector which grows year after year - and some hostels these days are surprisingly interesting and even fancy. So grab your pack and go!

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Whether religious pilgrimage or less conventional "seeking" (New Age or otherwise), this corner of travel has been soaring to the heavens.