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This atoll of 1,200 isles spread over some 90,000 square kilometers of Indian Ocean is endangered long-term by sea-level rise, but for now is still a spectacular if pricey destination of pristine…

Still a British colony, the three Caymans - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac - are exceptionally and gloriously tropical,…

The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land, most notably the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, one of those proverbial places to see before you…

Packing a lot into a small Midatlantic package, it offers urbanity (Baltimore, DC bedroom communities Rockville and Bethesda), beach resorts (Ocean…

Surrounded by the Great Lakes, this state serves up some dramatic contrasts, from the gritty urbanity of Detroit & Flint to resort areas like Saugatuck-Douglas & carless Mackinac Island, not to mention the Upper Peninsula's gorgeous…

Ethnically a mix of Ukrainian (78 percent) and Russian (17 percent), Europe's second largest country has strong village and folk traditions; a beautiful Black Sea coast along…

Perhaps unjustly lowest on the radar in Southeast Asia, this Buddhist "land of a million elephants" is today a laid back trekking mecca and a trove of eco-wonders and splendid cultural monuments…

Did you know that Germany had a colony in southern Africa? In neat, tranquil Windhoek you can still find beer halls and German speakers. That plus spectacular scenery, wildlife,…

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…

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…

The birthplace of Mark Twain and Harry Truman offers nature (especially in the Ozarks); frontier, Civil War, and other history; country music (Branson); and big cities like St. Louis and Kansas City.

Rounding up lil' dogies in the USA and Canada; hanging with the gauchos in Argentina and Uruguay; riding with Bedouins in the Middle…

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…

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…

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

For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic - yes, build it, and they will come. It´s also inspiring to see what…

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,…

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!

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.

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

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…

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, & friendly…