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Whether you're living abroad, seeking to, or just want to have a stint working or studying outside your home country, there are loads of opportunities out there - as well as information and organizations to help…

A Nordic land of sophisto cities like Helsinki, Turku, and Tampere but also beautiful lakes, islands, Lapps, Santa Claus, and the midnight sun. As…

Once known as Ceylon, this mostly Buddhist island country in the Indian Ocean has had its share of strife but also charms visitors lovely scenery, historic places, seductive beaches, tasty eats,…

Benvinguts tots to the forum devoted to the places, culture, and language of the region that bridges Spain and the south of France, including Valencia,…

Here's a great way to stay cheap and like a local in many places around the world -- swapping apartments, houses, cottages, houseboats, cardboard boxes, whatever! Services exist to vet exchange partners. Let's hear your thoughts and…

Land of the cheeseheads (aka "America's Dairyland") & the Green Bay Packers, it's bucolic rural & urban hip. Highlights: Milwaukee, breweries, charming Great Lakes & Mississippi River towns, native American heritage. And don't forget…

One of Eastern Europe's lesser known countries is surprisingly diverse considering its size, from capital Sofia to its mild Black Sea coast (Varna…

The largest island in the Dutch Caribbean and one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean overall has its glitz and bling (dining, shopping, casinos, hopping nightlife), but also budget options and…

This region has of course tragically been much in the news since the Israeli invasion of Gaza and now depradations in the West Bank. But in recent years around a million tourists…

One of the Caribbean's more petite isles (just three miles wide!), it's crammed with bodacious beaches, dandy dining & diving, & some of the region's most luxurious resorts.

Peaceful and covering just over 10,000 square miles (26,000 square km), yet packed with natural beauty and wildlife including mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, 400 bird species, the rare golden monkey and myriad other…

Much more than your standard isle of Caribbee, with UNESCO World Heritage site volcanic peaks, particularly fetching resorts, great diving, and a culture mixing English and French Creole.…

With wide open spaces, exotic culture, and spectacular nature experiences, the land of Genghis Khan, now a democracy, is gaining ever more notice from discerning travelers. So steppe right up!

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…

You'd be surprised what the USA's smallest state packs in, including some of New England's best beaches (Masquamicutt, Narragansett, and Block…

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.…

Mostly rural and these days famously crunchy, the Green Mountain State is full of farms; bed and breakfasts; covered bridges; world-class ski spots; maple sugaring; charming towns like…

This 3-island Mediterranean country (Gozo, Comino, & Malta itself) is a fascinating anomaly -- developed by medieval crusaders & speaking a language akin to Arabic. Good dining & nightlife in capital Valletta, charming villages, great…

A forum for discussions, questions, comments, observations, and more re the world's biggest, most varied continent plus destinations across the Pacific Ocean.

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This pair of West Indies isles serves up different vibes: lots of historic sites, resorts, dining & shopping on larger Antigua, barefoot elegance on Barbuda.…

These 60-some islands are known for superlative boating, angling and diving; funky beach bars; and exclusive resorts. But the BVI''s also have some moderate options, especially on the main island,…

Lush, romantic sister islands, they sport plenty of plantation inns, white beaches, and overall as much tropical allure as you could ever want.

Green and mountainous, the Granite State boasts good skiing and other outdoorsy pursuits, especially on and around lakes like Winnipesaukee; there's even a sliver of seashore.…

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…