Travelling? Which Xmarkers will be nearby

[ForresterModern]

I know that there have been numerous xmarkers who have travelled the world and met and interacted with fellow xmarkers in those locales, and that most of this has been set up through sometimes random and sometimes openly sought out connections here on the forum. I personally think that is great, and commend all who have travelled and shared their experiences, as well as those who have been hosts and shared their homes, hometowns, and local activities and attractions.

I was wondering if the forum members, and Steve as our host here, would consider setting up an international listing---map, country by country, state by state, province by province, or other listing format---of forum members who would be willing to act as hosts or guides or simply plan to meet up with someone who is coming through their piece of the world to enjoy their company and maybe a wee dram. It would be an entirely voluntary list of those who would post their location and level of interest, so that others planning a trip could contact them directly by PM for advice or other assistance as available or offered.

I know I would open my home to fellow xmarks visitors who might be venturing through my part of the world (north central Kentucky, if you were wondering), or offer to set up a kilt night for a visitor (already did for one--Elim), or at least offer assistance in navigating the area and nearby sights and attractions.

What does the rest of the rabble think of the idea, and does anybody have any ideas about how best to organize this? Could this be a new category, possibly with a sticky, that anyone could post their location to, along with possible activities in the area, and the level of involvement they might be willing to partake in? Should this be some form of interactive map where we could each put in a pushpin which links to our own Member page, and then have a small section there for travelling visitors? I am personally open to ideas of what is possible, functional and easy and least expensive to do.

Anybody else out there think this is a good idea, or am just I out to lunch again (or both)?

jeff