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Back in January I looked at some of the key Facebook applications for travelers. Since then, I’ve continued to explore Facebook in search of groups and pages related to travel. There are literally hundreds of each, so I’m not going to make any claims to be objective or comprehensive in my selection. However, here are some that caught my eye.

Soultravelers3

Soultravelers3 is among my favorite travel bloggers on Twitter, so it’s no surprise that the Facebook group is also a fun place to be. Run by Jeanne Dee, the group, like the blog and Twitter account, follows the adventures of a family of three on “an open ended, multi year trip around the world”.

I Wanna Travel The World

The I wanna travel the world group appeals for similar reasons. It’s worth browsing the forum, skating past the plugs from obvious spammers and looking for the gems, such as posts on eco tourism or finding a travel partner.

Open Travel

Moving on to some interesting Facebook travel pages, I was struck by the Open Travel fan page. It accompanies the site by the same name which features travel experiences from real travelers. The fan page is worth following for the excellent photos alone, though you could just subscribe to the blog. Read more »

Facebook is big among mobile users. What’s not to like? There are loads of applications you can use for almost every aspect of your business, whether you think Facebook is a proper business tool or not. But what about travelers? How can they use Facebook to help them plan their trips more effectively and have more fun when they travel? Here’s a round up of some of the most used Facebook apps for travel.

Cities I’ve Visited helps you create an interactive map of the cities and towns you have visited. Available in several languages, this application comes from TripAdvisor. All you do is add a pin to a city you have been to and you can get an at-a-glance view of your business travel trips. An alternative that’s more focused on the US and Canada is Where I’ve Been.

If you think you know everything about the places you have visited, then take the TravelPod Traveler IQ Challenge. To play you’ll need to pick where famous places are located. You’ve got to move fast to get a high Traveler IQ. You may not get much choice about business trips, but you can choose where to go on holiday. Find out what your choices reveal about your personality with Travel Brain. You can share reviews and tips with your friends too. Read more »