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This is a region that includes some of the richest and poorest places in the world, as well as some of its most extraordinary sights (dating back to some of the most ancient times in all of history), cultures,…

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…

Europeans have been flocking to these Mediterranean beaches for years. But other cool stuff to see and do in this French- and Arabic-speaking country - the smallest in North Africa - includes…

A small, peaceful, and totally gorgeous Slavic country once part of Yugoslavia, alpine Slovenija is chock-full of spectacular scenery and historic cities and towns, along with some pretty…

One of the Caribbean's more culturally interesting countries, this pair of islands just off the coast of Venezuela is not only the home of calypso and the steel drums, but a melange…

This oil-rich South American country's economy, politics, and society are an unholy mess thanks to rampant corruption and mismanagement. It´s a crying shame, because Venezuela possesses plenty of potentially…

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).…

Defined as the lifting of paying passengers beyond Earth's atmosphere for essentially recreational purposes, commercial space tourism essentially began in 2001 with the trip of a U.S. financial entrepreneur aboard a…

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…

Half-French, half-Dutch, all beautiful and fun!

Long at peace, this small, scenic corner of the Balkans includes some world-class travel experiences, including cosmopolitan Sarajevo, picturesque Mostar; Catholic…

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...

A peaceful, French- and Wolof-speaking Muslim country in West Africa, outside capital Dakar are great beaches, nature, village culture and of course most immediately Goree…

This paradisiacal country of 115 islands and atolls (the largest and capital island being Mahé) out in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa is, as you'd expect, beach-and-diving heaven. Upscale tourism, a spot of nightlife, &…

Like Hong Kong a colonial enclave returned to China (by Portugal, not Britain) in 1999, Macau's best known for its casinos, but it also offers a fascinating mix of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.…

Africa's most populous country is complex, culturally rich, and of course in many ways troubled - some areas aren't safe for foreigners, but that leaves plenty which are, offering rewarding eco, historic sites and community tourism.

At the Mediterranean's eastern end, this once gradually liberalizing Arab country and up-and-coming travel destination possesses some gems of ancient history, including Aleppo,…

A boon not just for folks in recovery but for families, there's a modest but sturdy segment of the travel industry focused on getting their guests intoxicated on the world rather than the sauce.

Brutal Taliban misrule dooms tourism in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. But for the time being, this forum discusses the still amazing sights and culture this mountainous country at the crossroads of…

One of the most secretive, regimented, and closed-off countries on earth, it still makes for a fascinating . if hyper-controlled - visit. Here we discuss the details of how to get there - still tour groups only -…

An oddly-shaped, landlocked country in central/southern Africa, it's a lesser known trove of safari and eco-opportunities. It's also one of the two countries which share magnificent Victoria Falls.…

Once part of the USSR, this small, mountainous republic has an ancient history -- and the monuments, attractions, culture & cuisine of capital Yerevan and beyond to prove it. Tourism's on the upswing, & we guarantee…

The onetime eastern half of Czechoslovakia has come into its own, with its welcoming and happening capital Bratislava and a plethora of parklands, folklore, ancient cities and towns, castles, along…

With its capital Fort-de-France, this lush, beachy isle may be in the Caribbean, but it's a département of la belle France -- meaning a delicious cultural…