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  • Morocco Morocco

    74 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 4

    Marhaba! Exotic yet not intimidating, this North African kingdom just knocks our socks off with its ancient, labyrinthine "imperial cities" such as Fez, Marrakesh,…

  • Argentina Argentina

    74 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 20

    There's tango and gauchos, of course. But there's also mucho más, che! Such as the big-sky country of Patagonia, Mendoza wine country, skiing at…

  • Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

    70 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2022

    One of America's most historic states, it ranges from the urban flair (and grit) of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the bucolic beauties of the Poconos,…

  • Festivals & Celebrations Festivals & Celebrations

    68 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 12

    There's something going on somehwhere on the planet every single day! And here are some of tjhe world's most fascinating festivals, celebrations, festivals, competitions, and other events. …

  • Israel Israel

    68 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 8

    This famous and ancient land is tiny but packed with history and compelling sites and experiences, from Jerusalem to Masada to Acre to Tel Aviv -…

  • Movies/TV & Travel Movies/TV & Travel

    68 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 31

    How many times have you seen a movie or TV show and said "I'd love to go there!" or "Hey, cool, I was there!"? Movies can both inspire travel dreams and bring back memories. What are your favorites - old and…

  • Russia Russia

    68 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 7

    Culturally, historically, and ecotouristically rich, this gargantuan country is home to a venerable civilization and some of the world's most iconic sights and art treasures, despite being despotically ruled (as it…

  • Meetings/Incentives MICE Meetings/Incentives MICE

    67 Members

    Latest Activity: May 28, 2022

    Welcome, all MICE pros & meeting/exhibition planners! Conventionally and exhibitionistically speaking, here's a forum for exchanging info, getting leads, & just plain networking. What more incentive do you need?

  • Washington DC Washington DC

    66 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2025

    It's one of the world's most powerful capitals, with fabulous museums, historic sites, culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Yet for all its high octane - and in recent years, political rancor approaching…

  • Texas Texas

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 13, 2024

    Once its own country, Texas is far from a one-trick pony. The cool city scenes in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio mix with wineries,…

  • Tanzania Tanzania

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: May 11

    Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili (alongside English), East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of…

  • Portugal Portugal

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 9

    Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country is far from done yet. There's the balmy resort region of Algarve, the green north,…

  • Travel Safety/Security Travel Safety/Security

    64 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 11

    No matter where you go - whether across the globe or across your state/province - you need to keep eyes open and wits about you. We discuss destinations, measures, techniques - anything that will help you get back…

  • Philippines Philippines

    64 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 22

    Not a conventional travel destination for most, this 7,000-island Pacific archipelago offers a mix of cultures, eco-tourism, beaches & outdoorsy pursuits. And of course you can always get your thrilla in…

  • Singapore Singapore

    64 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 8

    This prosperous, densely populated city-state hanging off the tip of Malaysia offers a funky mix of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures, both traditional and (very) modern.…

  • Shopping the World Shopping the World

    64 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 21

    For everyone for whom shopping's a big part of the fun of travel - whether it's for exotic souvenirs in Bali, custom-tailored suits in Bangkok, tribal masks in…

  • Croatia Croatia

    63 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 6

    Zdravo! Welcome to a Balkan country with a lot going on, from the elegant 19th-century-flavored capital Zagreb to Split's ancient Roman palace to the medieval towns of the…

  • Travel and the Funny/Humor Travel and the Funny/Humor

    63 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 16

    You mean nothing hilarious ever happened to you on a trip? C'mon, let us in on it - or any other travel humor that comes your way. Aka giggles on the go! 

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  • Virginia Virginia

    62 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2025

    There truly is a little proverbial something for everyone here, from colonial, antebellum and Civil War history to beaches and the great outdoors - and of course in northern VA you've got…

  • Francophone Culture/French Language - Langue & Culture Francophones Francophone Culture/French Language - Langue & Culture Francophones

    62 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 3

    On veut parler ou pratiquer le français? Or just interested in Francophone culture in some 30 countries and beyond around the world Here's a forum for asking, for answering, and just hanging out and chatting in or about French and…

  • African Diaspora/Black Travel African Diaspora/Black Travel

    61 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 24

    Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Latin…

  • Romantic Travel Romantic Travel

    60 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 1

    Doing things together--a beach sunset, a hot air balloon ride, strolling foreign city lanes, getting lost together; what's your idea of romantictravel? Is it to Australia, a tropical Island, to Venice or Paris or…

  • Malaysia Malaysia

    60 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 14

    This multi-ethnic Southeast Asian country, its halves physically separated by the South China Sea, has oodles to offer the visitor, from the urbanity of capital Kuala Lumpur to remote Borneo.

  • Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

    60 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 12

    Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a vacation gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of San Juan; the laid-back, castaway feel of isles Vieques and…