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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…

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

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 Caribbean!) is a marvelous little…

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…

The Great Outdoors is the alpha and the omega in this big, square, sparsely populated Rocky Mountain mix of peaks and plains. It's home to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, plus the tony ski area Jackson Hole. State dinosaur:…

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ISO the carnal/sensual side of travel for consenting adults, whether at niche resorts or at destinations around the world. Let's both have fun and keep it classy & legal!

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.

Things may still be politically unresolved, but at least a million tourists a year safely and happily visit the West Bank to explore the rich history and culture in places like…

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 the ways...

Green and mountainous, with good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of seashore. Cities include Concord, Nashua, Manchester, and Portsmouth.

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…

Tonier travelers may have heard of its Punta del Este beach resort, but Argentina's small neighbor also offers gauchos, ranches, lovely colonial towns like Colonia del Sacramento, and dynamic capital Montevideo.

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...

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…

Hitting the open road in an RV: full time or part time, it's fun time!

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.

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).…

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…

Self-ruling though long associated with Denmark, the world's largest non-continental island is a chilly but fascinating North Atlantic land of glaciers, Arctic wildlife, & some awesome adventure & ecotourism opportunities.

This south Asian country has been in the news aplenty recently -- but less well known is that tourism is still a growing industry because of its diverse & fascinating cultures, peoples, landscapes & historic sites.

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…

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…