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  • Qatar Qatar

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 23, 2023

    Oil rich - and thanks largely to its current sultan the Arab world's most progressive land (although this is relative, and there's certainly a dark side to Qatar, as well, such as its treatment of foreign workers and its LGBT citizens). These…

  • Bangladesh Bangladesh

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 9, 2022

    Not usually thought of as a travel destination, this small, lowlying country carved from northeast India in 1971 has a steadily growing tourism industry, offering archaeological sites, beaches, Buddhist monasteries, community &…

  • Armenia Armenia

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 26, 2023

    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…

  • Delaware Delaware

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: May 1, 2022

    Known to many only during the hour or so it takes to pass through on I-95 (though now also as the home state of President Joe Biden), teeny, historic Delaware boasts lovely country and towns (especially down…

  • Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2022

    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 of Caribbean/Indian and Christian/Hindu cultures.

  • Minnesota Minnesota

    26 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2021

    The friendly, Scandinavian-influenced "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is also home to some pretty good urban culture (especially in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul) -- and of course the Mall of America, the country's largest.

  • Zambia Zambia

    25 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2023

    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.…

  • Cyprus Cyprus

    25 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2022

    Divided into Greek (⅔) and Turkish (⅓) sides, the Mediterranean's third-largest island has its mass-tourism honky-tonk but also some breathtaking historic sites, beaches, and more.

  • Travel Scams Travel Scams

    25 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2022

    Especially in tough times, shady schemes and scams are on the rise. Here you can share info on what's out there to avoid becoming victimized.

  • Senegal Senegal

    25 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 31, 2023

    A peaceful, French- and Wolof-speaking Muslim country in West Africa, outside capital Dakar are great beaches, nature, village culture and of course Goree Island, the slave-trade complex that was for many the jumping-off point for the Middle…

  • Syria Syria

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 25, 2023

    On 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, Palmyra, and various landmarks of…

  • Kazakhstan Kazakhstan

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Apr 10, 2023

    Nothing to do with Borat, Central Asia's largest country (and the world's 9th largest) has some historic sites and dynamic cities like Almaty and Astana but touristically is stronger in the eco…

  • Horror Stories Horror Stories

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 1, 2022

    What are the worst things that have happened to you on your travels? You can help others avoid your mistakes -- or what the heck, just vent, you'll feel so much better!

  • Arkansas Arkansas

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2021

    It's dubbed "The Natural State" for a reason: the gorgeous nature in places like the Ozarks. Also of note: music festivals, Ozark folk traditions, thermal waters of Hot Springs and Eureka Springs, a touch of sophistication in capital Little…

  • Kentucky Kentucky

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 8, 2022

    A great destination for lovers of Americana (particularly Appalachian), nature (especially caves galore), horses (in Lexington and Lousiville, home of the Kentucky Derby), and bourbon (visit Jim Beam, hic!).

  • Spring Break! Spring Break!

    24 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2022

    What are the current spring-break hotspots, and what are the best ways to leverage your student budget there?

  • Seychelles Seychelles

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 26, 2022

    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, &…

  • Oman Oman

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 2

    This safe and enlightened Persian Gulf sultanate is an under-the-radar travel gem, from the walled city, souk and museums of capital Muscat to eco/adventure along the coast and out in its desert and mountains.

  • Grenada Grenada

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Apr 26, 2023

    The Spice Isle (which includes Carriacou, Petit Martinique, and five other offshore islands) has settled into a quiet, laid-back spot sporting a fetchingly small-scale, "old Caribbean" flavor.

  • Sober Travel/Vacations Sober Travel/Vacations

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 1, 2022

    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.

  • Afghanistan Afghanistan

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: May 22, 2023

    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…

  • Brunei Brunei

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 13, 2023

    Despotically ruled by one of the world's wealthiest individuals, this small, singular sultanate surrounded by Malaysia (most Bruneians are ethnic Malay) is an eco-powerhouse and an up-and-coming destination in its own right.

  • Slovakia Slovakia

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Apr 8, 2023

    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 towns, and castles.

  • Lithuania Lithuania

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 29, 2022

    Natural beauty, beaches, folklore, historic sites -- the southernmost of the Baltics has it all (not to mention one of the world's great basketball teams!).