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  • Washington State Washington State

    73 Members

    Latest Activity: May 8, 2023

    Seattle's one of the USA's best cities for visitors, but the lures here are many: apple-growing & wine country, Mount Rainier and the Cascades…

  • Road Trip! Road Trip!

    73 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2023

    Round up the gang and start the ignition! Whether in your own backyard or halfway across the world, there are few better ways to see the sights than from behind the wheel. Here we can talk routes, roadside attractions, chow, RV's, and more.

  • Switzerland Switzerland

    72 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 4, 2023

    Heidi-ho! The country that's practically synonymous with banking, skiing, and breathtaking mountains also has great food, history, and culture. Furthermore, it's like visiting four countries in one: French, German, Italian, and Romansch.

  • Alaska Alaska

    72 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2022

    "Seward's Folly" is today a travel treasure, thanks to some of America's most spectacular scenery. Just a handful of highlights: Denali/Mount McKinley; Glacier Bay National…

  • Train Travel/Rail Buffs Train Travel/Rail Buffs

    71 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 30, 2023

    For travel in many parts of the world, choo-choos rock! Here we talk about train travel trips, great rail routes, antique trains, trainspotting... All aboard!

  • Morocco Morocco

    71 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 25

    Marhaba! Exotic yet not intimidating, this North African kingdom just knocks our socks off with its ancient, labyrinthine "imperial cities" such as Fez, Marrakesh,…

  • Massachusetts Massachusetts

    70 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 11

    Historic, cosmopolitan Boston's the Big Kahuna in America's most historic state, of course. But don't forget the beachy charms of Cape Cod and the islands, plus all the wonderful small towns across the state, from Cape Ann to the Berkshires.

  • Arizona Arizona

    70 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 19

    The Grand Canyon, certainly. But also: sophisticated Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Tempe; fascinating Native American culture and ruins; golf; spas; rafting the Colorado River; houseboating Lake Powell and others; Sedona Red Rock country.

  • Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

    69 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 7, 2022

    One of America's most historic states, it ranges from the urban flair (and grit) of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the bucolic beauties of the Poconos,…

  • Singles Travel Singles Travel

    69 Members

    Latest Activity: May 20, 2022

    For many, travel isn't just about sightseeing but also meeting the locals -- and for singles, who knows where/when Cupid's arrow might strike? Connect here with other singles, share tales of vacation romances, as well as great places to meet…

  • Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates

    67 Members

    Latest Activity: May 21

    Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels - plus a share of history and heritage. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi and…

  • Products for Travel Products for Travel

    67 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 13

    What's the coolest and/or usefullest stuff out there to help you on your perambulations?

     

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  • Meetings/Incentives MICE Meetings/Incentives MICE

    66 Members

    Latest Activity: May 28, 2022

    Welcome, all MICE pros & meeting/exhibition planners! Conventionally and exhibitionistically speaking, here's a forum for exchanging info, getting leads, & just plain networking. What more incentive do you need?

  • Texas Texas

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 13

    Once its own country, Texas is far from a one-trick pony. The cool city scenes in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio mix with wineries,…

  • Colorado Colorado

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: May 30

    That Rocky Mountain high is still going strong in places like Denver, Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. But there's also canyon/mesa country, plains, wine country, old frontier towns, and more.

  • Israel Israel

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2023

    This famous and ancient land is tiny but packed with history and compelling sites and experiences -- not to mention falafel.

    Sadly, at this time we cannot recommend travel to Israel, both in…

  • Movies/TV & Travel Movies/TV & Travel

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 20

    How many times have you seen a movie or TV show and said "I'd love to go there!" or "Hey, cool, I was there!"? Movies can both inspire travel dreams and bring back memories. What are your favorites - old and…

  • Russia Russia

    65 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 5, 2022

    Culturally and historically rich, this gargantuan country is home to a venerable culture and some of the world's most iconic sights and art treasures, despite being despotically ruled (as it has for nearly all its history).

    However,…

  • Festivals & Celebrations Festivals & Celebrations

    64 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 27

    There's something going on somehwhere on the planet every single day! And here are some of tjhe world's most fascinating festivals, celebrations, festivals, competitions, and other events. …

  • Travel Safety/Security Travel Safety/Security

    62 Members

    Latest Activity: May 2, 2023

    No matter where you go -- whether across the globe or across your state/province -- you need to keep eyes open & wits about you. We discuss destinations, measures, techniques -- anything that will help you get back home safe & sound!

  • Washington DC Washington DC

    62 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 14, 2023

    It's one of the world's most powerful capitals, with fabulous museums, historic sites, culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Yet for all its high octane - and in recent years, political rancor approaching violent - on a human level DC still…

  • Philippines Philippines

    61 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 9

    Not a conventional travel destination for most, this 7,000-island Pacific archipelago offers a mix of cultures, eco-tourism, beaches & outdoorsy pursuits. And of course you can always get your thrilla in Manila!…


  • Tanzania Tanzania

    61 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 8

    Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili, East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of course; the swell safari-ing found in and around its Ngorongoro Crater; and exotic/historic offshore…

  • Virginia Virginia

    61 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 13

    There really is a little something for everyone here, from colonial, antebellum and Civil War history to beaches and the great outdoors -- and of course in Northern VA you've got Washington, DC right on your doorstep.