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Azerbaijan

17 members Latest Activity: 11 hours ago 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…

Bhutan

45 members Latest Activity: yesterday This singular and stunningly scenic Himalayan Buddhist kingdom isn't known, to say the least, for being inexpensive. But we'll do what we can!

Illinois

45 members Latest Activity: on Thursday Sure, it's home to big, brash Chicago, but there are a lot of lower-key historic and natural charms, too, including sites related to Abe Lincoln and…

Tanzania

58 members Latest Activity: Aug 19 Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili, East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of course;…

Bonaire

22 members Latest Activity: Aug 17 Tiny & flat, the smallest of the Dutch Antilles boasts bodacious beaches, friendly people, & a laid-back vibe; it's most famous for its spectacular…

Kansas

28 members Latest Activity: Aug 17 What's the matter with Kansas? For travelers, darn little! It mixes grasslands with rolling hills, farm country with cities like Wichita, Topeka, and…

Benin

15 members Latest Activity: Aug 16

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

Saudi Arabia

19 members Latest Activity: Aug 16 Home to Mecca & Medina, Saudi Arabia had religious tourism for centuries & now is also opening up to more of the conventional kind. Besides a look…

Tourism Branding

163 members Latest Activity: Aug 16 For anyone in or interested in the tourism industry to explore issues associated with branding a country, region, destination, attraction, hotel,…

Malta

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 15 This 3-island Mediterranean country (Gozo, Comino, & Malta itself) is a fascinating anomaly -- developed by medieval crusaders & speaking a language…

Oman

19 members Latest Activity: Aug 14 This safe & enlightened Persian Gulf sultanate is an under-the-radar travel gem, from the walled city, souk & museums of capital Muscat to…

Russian Language/Culture - Русские Язык а Култура

26 members Latest Activity: Aug 14

Добро пожаловать to Tripatini's forum for learning and practicing the language of Pushkin and Putin, spoken in countries across a huge swath of…

Alaska

69 members Latest Activity: Aug 13 "Seward's Folly" is today a travel treasure, thanks to some of America's most spectacular scenery. Highlights: Denali/Mt. McKinley, Glacier Bay…

PR/Marketing Forum

821 members Latest Activity: yesterday

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

Bahamas

47 members Latest Activity: Aug 13 As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport,…

Montenegro Hiking/Biking

13 members Latest Activity: Aug 12

For reliable information on walking & biking in Montenegro. Having spent many days exploring the walks and routes of this beautfiul Balkan…

Africa Safaris

162 members Latest Activity: Aug 12 In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ee-ee-um-um-a-weh...

Hawaii

122 members Latest Activity: Aug 11 Each island of the Aloha State offers something a little bit different, from big-city vibe of Honolulu/Waikiki on Oahu to the rustic back country of…

Andorra

26 members Latest Activity: Aug 11 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…

Delaware

25 members Latest Activity: Aug 10 Known to many only during the hour or so it takes to pass through on I-95, this teeny, historic state has lovely country and towns (especially down…