I intend to make this weekend a gaming weekend. I haven't played video games in a long time. At least not as seriously as I used to. Do you have any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by wolfr on Nov 20, 2009 - 39 answers

I need a good idea for a one-night D&D game! [more inside]
posted by The otter lady on Nov 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Should one wear cotton or synthetic fibres in a tropical country ? I'm visiting guyana and the tourism website advises "Bring clothes made of cotton (avoid synthetic fibers) ". What is the justification for this ? I prefer synthetic fibers in hot & humid weather.
posted by lahersedor on Nov 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Please help me find short films (animated or live action) that I can watch online. Difficulty: only looking for action/adventure-themed shorts. [more inside]
posted by np312 on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me spend 5 non-traditional days in Egypt! [more inside]
posted by hasna on Oct 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for off the beaten track destinations/activities in Sonoma/Napa (and/or Monterey). [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Sep 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea? [more inside]
posted by aquafortis on Jul 29, 2009 - 14 answers

Any stories, published or personal, about those who've taken the road less traveled... and regretted it? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady on Jul 15, 2009 - 18 answers

The Mister and I are planning to head to the San Juan Islands in Washington for an extended outdoor adventure in September. Tell us what you know about visiting the San Juans! [more inside]
posted by amanda on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Name-That-Game Filter: Trying to remember the name of a late 80s/early 90s black & white "adventure" game. Involved outer space. [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Jul 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to go on a grand adventure, a multi day hike/swim - eg Hike half a day, swim across lake, hike a bit more, swim out to an island, hike and repeat..etc. warm water, health environment, lots of short length water crossing (say 200m) and some longer (1 km) are good. sharks, crocodiles, parasites and icebergs are not. Where in the world is it possible to do this? [more inside]
posted by compound eye on Jun 10, 2009 - 17 answers

I've read and loved the histories of Sir Robert Falcon Scott, James Kim, George Mallory, S. A. Andrée, et cetera, and now I would like to be pointed towards more stories of men and women who -- either by way of adventure or by circumstance -- succumbed to the elements after a protracted attempt at survival... preferably leaving a rich and well-written-about story. [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Jun 5, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm 35, an attorney, and married with 3 children, and want to move myself and my family to Europe (preferably Germany) for the experience. My preference is to work for the U.S. Government overseas, as that seems the easiest transition, but positions are not easy to come by. Any ideas?
posted by gm2007 on May 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Have car, seek roadtrip and adventure! What are some secret/mythical/mysterious/epic places in WA state (or nearby states), that would be a destination fit for pilgrimage? Centralia / Silent Hill is in PA. The Abyss is in SC, Area51 is in NV, Mesa Verde is in CO, Barringer Crater is in AZ, etc etc. What mysterious secret places can be pried from the Northwest? [more inside]
posted by anonymisc on May 14, 2009 - 11 answers

What are adventures I can do at 25 which I won't be able to do when I'm older? [more inside]
posted by gushn on Apr 10, 2009 - 15 answers

What recent(ish) games offer a Deus Ex like experience?
posted by Artw on Mar 1, 2009 - 14 answers

I need to prove myself a man. Help me plan a sailing rite-of-passage/adventure. [more inside]
posted by mjewkes on Jan 18, 2009 - 7 answers

What sort of things do you do to make individual days worth remembering? I think it'd be awesome if every day had at least one thing take place which was somehow memorable. Not huge things like flying to China or climbing the space needle but even just "hey I remember that day, it is when I climbed a tree."
posted by seiryuu on Jan 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you help me figure out how to use my 8 day Christmas Vacation to get somewhere warm and have a ton of fun? [more inside]
posted by ZackTM on Dec 5, 2008 - 3 answers

NaNoWriMo Novel filter: What's it actually like to swim with dolphins in the wild in non-contrived encounters. Not interested in pros or cons of swimming with these mammals, just in what the experience is like. (previously)
posted by Xurando on Nov 17, 2008 - 13 answers

Looking for an adventurer and author who was noted for confronting specific fears and paying people to ensure he had no option but to follow through. [more inside]
posted by kaydo on Oct 19, 2008 - 2 answers

Los Angeles Adventure Lunch? Coed coworkers seeking adventurous and / or interesting and / or secret neighborhood and /or back alley fun lunch today, Friday, October 17th, 2008. Starting in Burbank. [more inside]
posted by snowjoe on Oct 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Hive mind, I'm need of your help. My friend's birthday is coming up soon and I was hoping to plan a trip for her in the upcoming year. Help me choose where we should go. [more inside]
posted by patla on Aug 26, 2008 - 16 answers

I'll arrive in Bangkok on September 18th and need to be in Cairo on October 15th.. Inspire an adventure:
posted by mrunderhill on Aug 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me have an adventure! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2008 - 23 answers

Bored on a lazy Sunday afternoon? How about helping me come up with ideas/suggestions on how I should plan an urban scavenger hunt? [more inside]
posted by wile e on Jul 12, 2008 - 12 answers

I've recently been gifted a round-the-world plane ticket, and have the cash and time to support maybe three to four months of travel. I've already penned in visits to friends in NE America, Japan, and France, but otherwise am paralysed by choice - there's nowhere in the world that I don't want to see, if that makes sense. Does anyone have any links that might help with planning such an epic trip, or even suggestions for YOU CANNOT POSSIBLY MISS THIS destinations? Other, miscellaneous globetrotting advice is also welcome.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot on Jul 8, 2008 - 29 answers

I love history, and I love adventure. What real-life historical adventurers were awesome, and have books written about them worth reading? [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley on May 5, 2008 - 40 answers

I have booked room on a freighter from Pusan to Long Beach. I'm now looking for some tips advice on what to pack and or things I need to prepare myself for during my ten days at sea. Anyone taken the slow boat home before?
posted by vagabond on Apr 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Vancouver on $3.79 (including tax). Or, help me make an amazing treasure hunt! [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover on Apr 22, 2008 - 6 answers

When I was a kid (mid-1980s, early-90s) I was obsessed with these compendiums of Japanese illustration they had where I took art lessons. Most of the art was airbrushed; a lot of hyper-realistic work in the vein of Hajime Sorayama, which I don't mind, but some of it was this cartoony airbrush style I love. In particular there was this cartoon dog who wore a suit which I'd like to find again. I'm not sure what the advertisement was for, but it features a cartoon dog wearing a suit in various situations with a weird cast of characters. On a rollercoaster, etc. i know that is vague, but does anyone know what this is? The style is pretty similar to the boxart for Hudson's Adventure Island. Does anyone know who did the art for that game? Any artists I should check out based on that style?
posted by apetpsychic on Mar 7, 2008 - 2 answers

We're going to Belize! Help me plan our 10-day trip. [more inside]
posted by picklebird on Feb 23, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some amazing adventures, anywhere on the planet, that take around 3 months to do? [more inside]
posted by twirlypen on Jan 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Have there ever been any Indiana Jones-style booby traps discovered in real-world archaeological/exploration expeditions? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt on Dec 20, 2007 - 8 answers

Peripatetic, endearingly-awkward geek seeks amazing advice for casual sex shenanigans. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2007 - 113 answers

AussieVacationFilter: I'm a young guy in Los Angeles seriously considering a solo trip to Australia. The Qantas Aussie AirPass seems like an amazing way to build a great trip without breaking the bank. However, with the level of freedom the AirPass would give me, I want to make sure I'm using my time and multiple cities wisely. Any advice and itinerary recommendations you'd be willing to make would be greatly appreciated! [more inside]
posted by adamk on Dec 10, 2007 - 16 answers

I need advice on how to get food and money while traveling through Europe, and how to transport my bike. [more inside]
posted by fjardt on Dec 7, 2007 - 8 answers

I need me some literary adventure stories! Yeehar! [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Nov 19, 2007 - 27 answers

Pre-Spanish Civil War anarchist pulp adventure novels? [more inside]
posted by a louis wain cat on Nov 18, 2007 - 3 answers

I want to be able to have free 'indoor picnics' and adventures out of the cold in New York City, help! [more inside]
posted by Furious Fitness on Nov 18, 2007 - 2 answers

Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend to me any sources, either on the internet or of personal experiences and recommendations, of urban exploring in the San Diego area. I am a student at UCSD and Fridays need to be better than catching up on homework. Thank you!
posted by albernathy0 on Oct 19, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for more fun than I'm entitled to. Safety, morality, and practicality are not concerns. [more inside]
posted by mullingitover on Oct 15, 2007 - 34 answers

I read and loved “In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex” by Nathaniel Philbrick. What other books should I read? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Aug 23, 2007 - 17 answers

What is the best plan-of-action for doing a 10-day outdoor-focused trip to Costa Rica? [more inside]
posted by cmorris on Jun 12, 2007 - 7 answers

Fantasy/Adventue Book Recommendation Filter: Keeping track of whole new worlds is just too much work... [more inside]
posted by jeffe on Jun 10, 2007 - 25 answers

So I'm going to St. Thomas June 5th for 24 hours... alone. How can I make the most of it? I am excited and scared. [more inside]
posted by ZackTM on May 18, 2007 - 8 answers

I would like to quit my job and go on a self-sustaining adventure. By self-sustaining, I mean that it would mostly pay for itself, cost very little, or both. I have money saved, but I will need it as a buffer when I return to the real world and look for a job again. For argument's sake, let's say I can put $1500 toward this adventure. My time frame is 2 months to a year. I'm open to anything from being a frieght train hobo to volunteering in a far-away country to flying to Sweden and finding a job washing dishes. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 25 answers

i am looking for a children's book that my friend read when she was in elementary school (5-10 years ago.) the book is about a boy and a girl who go on an adventure through a magical world and save the people from a monster. then, the girl dies, and the boy has to boil her in a pot to bring her back to life. [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound on Apr 2, 2007 - 8 answers

Past and present world travelers, backpackers, and real-world avoiders: where are you now? [more inside]
posted by vytae on Feb 27, 2007 - 26 answers

i'm trying to increase participation and membership in the (free) adventure racing website i built, what can i do that i haven't already done? [more inside]
posted by dolface on Feb 16, 2007 - 4 answers