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  • Latvia Latvia

    23 Members

    Latest Activity: May 3, 2022

    The middle one of the three Baltic republics, it's got a historic but swinging capital, Riga, along with lots more history, beaches, and nature than a country this small should rightfully have.

  • Kosovo Kosovo

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 14, 2022

    Europe's newest country packs a lot into a tiny package: historic sites; eco/adventure'; both laid-back countryside & lively café life; & a vibrant cultural mix where ethnic Albanian predominates.

  • Nigeria Nigeria

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 27, 2023

    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.

  • Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 30, 2023

    Though politically/economically still a mess, these days Zim's calm; finally rid of the Mugabe dictatorship; and holding its own touristically, with soft adventure, a wealth of wildlife, and impressive sites like the Great…

  • Flight Crew Corner Flight Crew Corner

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 27, 2023

    For and about everyone who flies for a living -- in cabin or cockpit -- to share experiences, issues, and advice. Please stand by for all call and cross-check...

  • Angola Angola

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2023

    Its civil war long over but its legacy still apparent, this Portuguese-speaking country in southwest Africa has a fledgling tourism industry heavy on ecootourism and beaches; capital Luanda, meanwhile, is part hotspot and part…

  • El Salvador El Salvador

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 15, 2023

    Once known mostly for war, and more recently for gang violence and even more recently for its government's all-in pursuit of Bitcoin, Central America's smallest country has been coming into its own touristically of late, with a lot to offer in…

  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines St. Vincent & the Grenadines

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2023

    A boating, diving, and all-round tropical paradise, the 32 islands of the unspoiled SVG chain include Bequia (the main tourism magnet), Canouan, Carriacou,…

  • West Virginia West Virginia

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 2, 2022

    Diminutive, yes, but packed with action both outdoorsy/active & cultural/sophisticated.

  • Iowa Iowa

    22 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021

    This state's moved way beyond cornfields and "American Gothic." Yes, you can visit the Field of Dreams, play golf, ogle foliage and the covered bridges of Madison County. But there's cool urban culture, too, in Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar…

  • Mali Mali

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 29, 2023

    Though poor and underdeveloped, this West African country offers the adventurous some extraordinary off-the-beaten-track experiences -- cultural, eco, and of course the haunting, legendary city of Timbuktu.

  • Mauritius Mauritius

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2023

    Though out in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, this French-, English-, and French Creole-speaking tropical island has been moving up the vacation radar thanks to splendid diving & beaches, Hindu…

  • Georgia (Europe) Georgia (Europe)

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 5, 2023

    Ruggedly beautiful, full of history, with lovely wine country, skiing, beaches, and enthusiastically pro-Western, this country in the Caucasus is at once exotic and familiar -- and can offer some good deals, to boot.

  • Iran Iran

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 14

    Despite its repressive régime, tourists are welcome and well treated in this ancient country with its impressive historic monuments and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an unforgettable visit.

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  • Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 12, 2023

    Once part of the Soviet Union, this moderately Muslim country in the Caucasus & on the Caspian Sea is still under the radar but has plenty to offer touristically, including steppes, mountains, UNESCO World Heritage sites, spas & health…

  • Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2023

    Home to holy cities Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia has had religious tourism for centuries, and now is also opening up to more of the conventional kind. Besides a look into a singular society, it…

  • Bonaire Bonaire

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: on Sunday

    Tiny and flat, the smallest of the Caribbean's Netherlands Antilles boasts bodacious beaches, friendly people, and a laid-back vibe; it's most famous for its spectacular dive spots. Lots of vaycay digs to choose…

  • Paraguay Paraguay

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 1, 2023

    Why Paraguay? Isolated for 35 years in the 20th century under a right-wing dictatorship, one of South America's least-known lands is a safe, low-key, developing democracy wedged between…

  • Iraq Iraq

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2023

    Considerable parts of this fascinating country - its ancient Mesopotamia a cradle of civilization - are again safe for visitors, such as the Kurdish area up north; elsewhere, even Baghdad and the ruins of Babylon are also doable, but escorted…

  • Libya Libya

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 3, 2023

    Its brutal regime overthrown, once stability and security return we wholeheartedly recommend this sprawling North African country as an unsung travel wonder, with sites and sights from ancient Roman/Greek/Byzantine cities to spectacular scenery,…

  • Americas Forum Americas Forum

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 5

    Welcome to a forum covering the Western Hemisphere outside the Caribbean and the United States, which have their own forums - a…

  • Haiti Haiti

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 29

    The western third of Hispaniola island has turbulent and tragic history, including the tough situation it finds itself in today. But Haiti still has much to offer visitors, from grade-A rum and beaches to sites like the…

  • Nebraska Nebraska

    21 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021

    Astride the Great Plains with homey (and affordable), corn-fed appeal, Cornhusker State highlights include historic sights of the Pony Express, Lewis & Clark, & more; wineries & other agritourism; ethnic festivals; & city scenes…

  • Bahrain Bahrain

    20 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2023

    In one of the Mideast's more popular tourist destinations, a 33-island archipelago off Saudi Arabia, oil has spurred modernization but there's still plenty of history, traditional culture, & eco offerings to experience.