Groups

Once on the fabled Silk Road, and one of the several Central Asian Muslim "Stans" that emerged from the Soviet Union's breakup, this one is home to deserts, mountains, mythic cities -- Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara -- and fascinating history.

Perhaps lowest on the radar in Southeast Asia, this Buddhist "land of a million elephants" is today a laid back trekking mecca and a trove of eco-wonders and splendid cultural monuments such as the city of Luang…

This region has of course tragically been much in the news since the Israeli invasion of Gaza and now depradations in the West Bank. But in recent years around a million tourists…

These 60-some islands are known for superlative boating, angling and diving; funky beach bars; and exclusive resorts. But the BVI''s also have some moderate options, especially on the main island, Tortola. And tell Foxy we sent…

Truly a one-of-a-kind place, pioneered by Mormons & christened Deseret, its appeal lies in outdoor adventures (including lots of skiing) & dramatic desert vistas. Salt Lake City has historic sites aplenty -- & these days even a bit of…

Green and mountainous, the Granite State boasts good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of seashore.…

A quintessential rural Midwestern state with urban pockets like Gary and capital Indianapolis, it offers plenty of great outdoors, small towns, Amish country, culture (Notre Dame and other…

This Balkan country with a Romance language is a place of fascinating contrasts, from relatively modern capital Bucharest to beach resorts to mountain villages with age-old lifestyles. And of course there's…

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This pair of West Indies isles serves up different vibes: lots of historic sites, resorts, dining & shopping on larger Antigua, barefoot elegance on Barbuda. Antigua's also one of the…

Whether for regular long-distance bus service, organized coach tours, or local sightseeing tours, of all forms of transportation these big boxes on wheels usually offer both the best views & rates. Let us count…

From a Soviet captive state, this tiny outpost of Scandinavia across the Baltic from Finland has been busy transforming itself into a progressive, high-tech exemplar of the 21st century. Yet it still has loads of historic and natural charm to…

A small, peaceful, and totally gorgeous Slavic country once part of Yugoslavia, alpine Slovenija is chock-full of spectacular scenery, historic cities & towns, & some pretty swell skiing.

What's the matter with Kansas? For travelers, darn little! It mixes grasslands with rolling hills, farm country with cities like Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence (this last with an active cultural scene). History, wineries, great outdoors,…

A relatively prosperous safari superstar in southern Africa, it's especially known for its Okavango Delta and is also home to most of the continent's San (bushmen).…

Tonier travelers may have heard of its Punta del Este beach resort, but Argentina's small neighbor also offers its own gauchos and horse ranches, along with lovely colonial towns…

In one of the lesser-known states of the U.S. Rockies, nature is the name of the game. It's home to part of Yellowstone National Park as well as other cool parks and reserves. Great skiing, too, and there's always capital Boise for that urban…

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 -- oh, & a congested capital crammed with shops & nightspots catering to both sides…

Some of the countries on the legendary Silk Road route are already represented by Tripatini groups, but not all, and there's no group yet covering this entire amazing route across Central Asia from China to the Mediterranean. So here's one...

One of Africa's few Portuguese-speaking countries, Moçambique boasts fabulous Indian Ocean beaches, splendid diving and fishing, historic towns, an exceptionally interesting cuisine, a good safari scene, and both upscale and budget…

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Lush, romantic sister islands, they sport plenty of plantation inns, white beaches, and overall as much tropical allure as you could ever want.

Rugged and remote, the Americas' highest (um, highest-altitude) country is another world apart culturally, geographically, and politically. And it can be a budget traveler's dream.