Expat life in Doha, Qatar: I am likely to relocate in two weeks to a country I have never been to. My biggest concerns are 1) the work environment in general and specifically for a young American woman trying to get things done in an industrial, engineering position and 2) the social life for said young women, who are used to having a lot of guy friends. [more inside]
posted by whatzit on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a forgotten chat-friend from over 10 years ago. All I remember is that his first name is Ron, and he was a headmaster at a school in eastern Australia, got to drive a Aston Martin as a work benefit, and once took a group of students to visit America in the Seattle area. He gave me some advice that I later took up, and would like to tell him how much of a difference (good) it's made. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Oct 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I am looking for images, or a photoblog, of eastern european villages. Think dusty, soviet bloc style, with maybe a of Borat-esque comedy. Its for a film treatment I am working on. Any help with where to get some imagery of Uzbek villages or something similar would be greatly appreciated. Even a link to a relevant Flickr pool would save me. Thanks again.
posted by cascando on Sep 4, 2009 - 2 answers

Safety and budget -wise, should I buy a heavily discounted ticket now to SE Asia in January 2010? More details inside... [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Aug 19, 2009 - 5 answers

Where is the best place to learn how to surf on the east coast? [more inside]
posted by gonadostat on May 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a geographical reason the NBA's Western Conference has been so much better than the East? What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Feb 19, 2009 - 37 answers

Multi-tasking in the Middle East -- planning a trip to the region and have a few goals to accomplish. Besides being a vacation, this trip is also equal parts family reunion and cultural diaspora study (personal, not academic). Looking for tips on this kind of trip! [more inside]
posted by milkdropcoronet on Jan 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good CPA in the east bay (San Francisco) area. We don't know many locals who don't use turbo-tax and have a complicated year's worth of taxes. [more inside]
posted by NGnerd on Dec 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Planning a wine tour vacation in the spring (late April) and wondering where the Napa Valley of the Eastern US is? [more inside]
posted by genial on Aug 18, 2008 - 10 answers

How to turn East Village apartment into 'speakeasy joint' for dinner parties [more inside]
posted by dvjtj on Aug 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for historical travel journals and books in the public domain. Specifically I'm interested in anything related to Victorian era exploration of the middle east and central Asia. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jul 7, 2008 - 13 answers

where are the nice parts of east nashville and antioch?
posted by locoindio on May 13, 2008 - 5 answers

What are some ways to tell the direction [North, East, South, West] you are headed? And more generally, what are some cool nature tricks you've learned through the years? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Apr 16, 2008 - 35 answers

Does anyone know of a place where I can get some time on a drum sander near Oakland, CA?
posted by zeoslap on Mar 20, 2008 - 6 answers

I have two months to prepare for a two month Surf/Adventure trip to Bali, what should I not forget to take and what should I absolutely not miss when I am there, within reason.
posted by kanemano on Nov 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for gifted children or 'child prodigies' in Asia that I could possibly get in touch with and interview but it's proving to be a little tough locating these whiz kids. Anybody got any leads?
posted by mordecai on Nov 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Cheap flights between Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong, one-way only. Leaving around September 16th. Any recommendations? So far the cheapest found is £199 ($407) from expedia. Are there any other cheaper airlines?
posted by oh_do_shutup on Jul 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me plan my trip! I want to leave Zurich in late October. Heading east, I would like to end up in Tokyo in January. I would like to travel by train or plane and keep costs well under $10,000. Where should I go? I think I'd like a rather versatile trip. Thanks!
posted by mrunderhill on Jul 2, 2007 - 3 answers

Great graphic on this t-shirt, but we've curious as to what it actually says (if anything). It looks like farsi to me, but I could be wrong. The t-shirt in question
posted by wolfsleepy on Apr 9, 2007 - 27 answers

I'm considering a stop in Beirut for a few days in late April on my way back from Syria to the US. Any recommendations on things to see or places not to miss? On that note, things to be particularly careful about right now? Unfortunately my stay is limited to about 3 days.
posted by pranalaxmi on Mar 22, 2007 - 2 answers

I am craving a recipe for amba sauce. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Feb 18, 2007 - 5 answers

Things to do and see in Doha, Qatar? [more inside]
posted by oh pollo! on Jan 30, 2007 - 6 answers

MidEastMusicFilter: Ethnomusicologists and Middle Eastern-music fans, can you identify this song? And, in any case, can you tell me more about the style of music to which it belongs?
posted by mykescipark on Sep 18, 2006 - 9 answers

For a Friend: What are some songs about about people who used to see eye to eye, but now they hate each other and can't un­der­stand each other? Or about righteous people trying to smash down lower people? [more inside]
posted by ruwan on Mar 22, 2006 - 39 answers

California stereotypes: What do East Coasters really think about Californians? [more inside]
posted by slimslowslider on Jul 27, 2005 - 45 answers

Book recommendations for a bored East Asian Studies major... [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Jun 28, 2005 - 10 answers

My band is going to go on a tour from the Midwest to the East Coast in Late March. What small clubs (Cap 100- or less) or basements- geared towards noisey indie rock- would you recommend playing in between Milwaukee and The Atlantic Ocean? If possible, contact info or a link would be appreciated.
posted by drezdn on Jan 11, 2004 - 8 answers