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Benvinguts tots to the forum devoted to the places, culture, and language of the region that bridges Spain and the south of France, including Valencia, Andorra, the…

Here's a great way to stay cheap and like a local in many places around the world -- swapping apartments, houses, cottages, houseboats, cardboard boxes, whatever! Services exist to vet exchange partners. Let's hear your thoughts and…

A trove of unique Americana -- from the music scenes of Nashville and Memphis (jazz/blues and Graceland!) to Gatlinburg/Pigeon…

Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue . and you can dig into plenty of Gulf-Coast beaches; art and other museums; antebellum mansions and other historic sites; plus golf…

A southern charmer with something for every taste, from the historic, elegant cobblestones of Charleston to the sometimes honky-tonkish Myrtle Beach to breeze-swept sea isles like Hilton Head and Kiawah.

Whether you're living abroad, seeking to, or just want to have a stint working or studying outside your home country, there are loads of opportunities out there - as well as information and organizations to help…

One of Eastern Europe's lesser known countries is surprisingly diverse considering its size, from capital Sofia to its mild Black Sea coast (Varna…

The largest of the Netherlands Antilles and one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations has its glitz and bling (dining, shopping, casinos, hopping nightlife), but also budget options and wildlife of a different kind, out on the island.

A Nordic land of sophisto cities like Helsinki, Turku and Tampere but also lakes, islands, Lapps, and the midnight sun. As Monty Python once put it, "Finland, Finland, Finland, the country where I quite want to…

For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic -- yes, build it, and they will come. What are the structures that strike you?

Rounding up lil' dogies in the USA and Canada; hanging with the gauchos in Argentina and Uruguay; riding with Bedouins in the Middle…

With wide open spaces, exotic culture, and spectacular nature experiences, the land of Genghis Khan, now a democracy, is gaining ever more notice from discerning travelers. So steppe right up!

Mostly rural and these days famously crunchy, the Green Mountain State is full of farms; bed and breakfasts; covered bridges; world-class ski spots; maple sugaring; charming towns like…

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

This fabled but troubled Buddhist land was isolated from the outside world from 1962 to 2011; enjoyed a decade or so of political, social, and economic reform including opening to foreign tourists; and since February 2021 has again fallen under a…

Much more than your standard isle of Caribbee, with UNESCO World Heritage site volcanic peaks, particularly fetching resorts, great diving, and a culture mixing English and French Creole.

One of the Caribbean's more petite isles (just three miles wide!), it's crammed with bodacious beaches, dandy dining & diving, & some of the region's most luxurious resorts.

Famously known as "Big Sky Country," this state's name may mean "Mountain," but there are plenty of flattish bits too. Skiing ND adventure are big,and some of the USA's most famous parks are here,…

Historic St. George, Hamilton shopping, pink-sand beaches, top-notch dining, superb sailing & fishing...this still largely genteel island apart out in the Atlantic (not the…

This Dutch Caribbean isle is less touristed and more historic than next-door Aruba, and is known for some of the Caribbean's best diving.

The Great Outdoors is the alpha and the omega in this big, square, sparsely populated Rocky Mountains mix of peaks and plains. It's home to Yellowstone and Grand…

Once known as Ceylon, this mostly Buddhist island country in the Indian Ocean has had its share of strife but also charms visitors lovely scenery, historic places, seductive beaches, tasty eats, & friendly…

Peaceful and covering just over 10,000 square miles (26,000 square km), yet packed with natural beauty & wildlife including mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, 400 bird species, the rare golden monkey and myriad other species in the jungle and on…

The likes of Las Vegas, Macau, and Atlantic City may be the big icons, but one of the world's biggest businesses, gaming, pulls 'em in all over the globe, from Tunica to…