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  • Belgium Belgium

    48 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 26

    Half Flemish, half French, and its capital Brussels also the capital of Europe, this tiny country packs in a lot of great eating (don´t forget the chocolate!), drinking (ah,…

  • Louisiana Louisiana

    48 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 21, 2023

    One of a kind as U.S. states go, its north is more Dixie while the south is where you'll find that famous Cajun culture -- including that (in)famous capital of les bons temps, New Orleans..

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  • Austria Austria

    48 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 11

    The hills are alive with...skiing, history, and culture galore, in destinations such as Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz, Tyrol,…

  • Hong Kong Hong Kong

    48 Members

    Latest Activity: 8 hours ago

    Part of China but a bit less restrictive (though much less so than it used to be, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban and rural, traditional and as cutting-edge as it gets.

  • New Jersey New Jersey

    47 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 1

    The Sopranos and the turnpike notwithstanding, it's called the Garden State because it really does have some lovely areas, especially down south and on the Jersey…

  • Pets on the Go! Pets on the Go!

    46 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 22

    More and more, Fido and Fluffy have been coming along for the ride (and even the overnight). But if you've tried it you know how much complication and expense it can add. Here are ways to minimize both.

  • Hungary Hungary

    46 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 1

    Though these days it's once again in the grip of an authoritarian régime (though possibly for not much longer, pending April 2026 elections so far favorable to the democratic opposition),…

  • Camping Corner Camping Corner

    46 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 6

    Where your travel experiences get particularly in-tents (or in RV's).

  • Fishing the World Fishing the World

    45 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 29

    Truly dedicated anglers will travel the world for the best waters -- whether deep-sea, flats, lakes, rivers, or streams. Here's our own forum on the finny 411 -- cast!…

  • Guatemala Guatemala

    45 Members

    Latest Activity: Apr 3

    Central America's most heavily Mayan country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as Antigua, along with hopping…

  • Ohio Ohio

    45 Members

    Latest Activity: Jan 19, 2022

    Industrial & bucolic, flat & hilly, the Midwest's biggest state has big-city action (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Toledo) & natural beauties (Lake Erie islands/beaches, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, more). And it's…

  • Norway Norway

    45 Members

    Latest Activity: Jun 20, 2024

    Pining for the fjords? Us, too - but there's a lot of other stuff about the land of the Vikings that floats our longboat. Besides dramatic scenery, there's great history and culture in Oslo,…

  • Chinese Language/Sinic Culture -  中文交谈俱乐部 Chinese Language/Sinic Culture - 中文交谈俱乐部

    44 Members

    Latest Activity: Oct 24

    你会说中文吗?

    The language and ancient culture of China includes not just the world's most enormous country but spreads across various countries of Asia - and increasingly, well beyond. Here we explore all aspects of that culture.…

  • Amsterdam Amsterdam

    44 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 13, 2020

    One of Europe's coolest/great cities, famed for its canals, museums, coffeehouses, and liberal social/sexual scene, Amsterdam is fun & eye-opening in every way!

  • Car Rental/Car Hire Car Rental/Car Hire

    44 Members

    Latest Activity: May 14

    Wherever you are and whatever your ride, here's a place to share car rental tips and strategies to help you save and be safe.

     

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  • U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)

    44 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2023

    This trio of islands each offer something a little different. St. Thomas is the busy cruise port, resorts, and shopping mecca. St. Croix has more history and fewer resorts. And St. John is mostly…

  • Nevada Nevada

    43 Members

    Latest Activity: Dec 12, 2023

    When most people think of the USA's quintessential desert state, Las Vegas springs immediately to mind, but Reno and Laughlin offer plenty of gambling too; other highlights include Hoover…

  • Ethiopia Ethiopia

    43 Members

    Latest Activity: Jul 31, 2023

    ኖር! One of Africa's most historic and intriguing countries also has one of its most compelling cuisines. And budget travel? There's hardly any other kind here. Travel in some part of the country was recently become…

  • Allianz Global Assistance Allianz Global Assistance

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Apr 9

    Allianz Global Assistance USA is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company with operations centers in 28 countries. It insures 13 million customers and is best known for its Allianz Travel…

  • Astrology & Travel Astrology & Travel

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Feb 27, 2024

    Once people navigated by the positions of the stars. Today, astrology can still help you navigate, serving as a kind of spiritual travel agent - clueing you in, for example, about destinations likely to be good and less good matches for your…

  • Fiji Fiji

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Nov 26

    This volcanic archipelago in the South Pacific offers some wonderful tropical landscapes, spectacular reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a mostly Melanesian culture whose pre-Christian roots can still be…

  • Nude Travel Nude Travel

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Aug 22

    You might say this trend is "barely" growing, but that would be just for the sake of a bad pun - and also not quite accurate. Nude beaches have been a European staple for years, and these days au naturel…

  • Barbados Barbados

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Mar 14

    Officially a republic since 2021, one of the Caribbean's more buttoned down islands is a class act with fantastic beaches, an interior dotted with manses and gardens, and the old quarter of capital Bridgetown is…

  • Denmark Denmark

    42 Members

    Latest Activity: Sep 18, 2024

    Lots more than cheese, pastries, or fairy tales, Denmark and its sparkling capital Copenhagen are one of Europe's great treasures.…