How should I spend my afternoon in/near Fresno next weekend? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Nov 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a decent hotel in Denver, somewhere in or around the Capitol Hill area? Up to maybe +/-$125 a night. Clean, good location to do shopping/sights/etc, but otherwise no major restrictions. [more inside]
posted by jroybal on Nov 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for the perfect laptop for traveling. Priorities are durability, lightness, and battery life, in that order. Performance is not too important, but it must run Windows 7 like a champ. Willing to consider netbooks. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Oct 29, 2009 - 19 answers

My fiancee will be staying at the Hotel New Otani in Tokyo for 2-3 days, with minimal spare time. What shopping options are very close by that she could visit for geek/tech/gaming/unique gifts and souvenirs? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Sep 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Can you help me buy a computer in Cape Town fast? [more inside]
posted by lpsguy on Sep 21, 2009 - 2 answers

My partner is about to go backpacking meditating in India for over a month. I'll be missing his birthday--what useful, light gift(s) can I get him in the $50 range? [more inside]
posted by stray on Jun 10, 2009 - 18 answers

I might be going to Vancouver, BC tomorrow. I would like to purchase some Tylenol with codeine pills (222s) while there, but I am not sure how it all works. Help! [more inside]
posted by karizma on Feb 15, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I give an airline ticket as a Christmas gift? [more inside]
posted by Mroz on Nov 26, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best way to book a cheap flight to Australia from Calgary? [more inside]
posted by burhan on Nov 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Please give me recommendations for craft stores in London, UK! Specifically: card making, optional: knitting and soap making/rebatching. Bonus points for locations around Oxford Street and/or easy access by tube! [more inside]
posted by gakiko on Oct 2, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the truth behind duty-free shops? Are they always a bad deal? Or is there some stuff that's good to buy, and other stuff you should always avoid?
posted by smackfu on Jul 29, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can one buy good cigars in Lisbon? [more inside]
posted by tkbarbarian on Jun 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I buy a classical guitar in Bangkok? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on May 10, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm moving to Latvia from Los Angeles/Orange County in a few weeks and I need recommendations for nice, professional, but not insanely expensive winter clothing. Size and style parameters inside. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Aug 12, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm in Kampala for two weeks. What are some things I could do here? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Jul 22, 2007 - 2 answers

Where can I buy 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film in Rome? [more inside]
posted by Bengston on May 13, 2007 - 1 answer

I'm in London with some time to kill, and looking for some interesting places to wander around. [more inside]
posted by rifflesby on Feb 14, 2007 - 24 answers

I am going on a trip next week to Taipei and Hong Kong, and would like leave with an empty suitcase and come back with a full one. Can you help me prepare for what to get where? [more inside]
posted by jonmartin on Dec 10, 2006 - 2 answers

Heading to Prague and Budapest in a combined trip in a week. Have guidebooks, but what other shopping/sites should we definitely hit? Other tips? [more inside]
posted by gramcracker on Dec 7, 2006 - 15 answers

What is a classic American Souvenir? [more inside]
posted by arruns on Nov 22, 2006 - 40 answers

Does anyone have any tales of joy—or woe—concerning hotel accommodation in Brisbane? And what might I do while I'm there? [more inside]
posted by Sonny Jim on Jun 25, 2006 - 9 answers

TravelFilter: Got Luggage? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on May 18, 2006 - 30 answers

Things to do in Nashville on short notice...like, tomorrow. [more inside]
posted by griffey on Mar 16, 2006 - 17 answers

A friend of mine will be visiting Singapore later this month and is looking for shopping tips. Generally speaking, what kinds of things should she look out for that will be cheaper, better quality, or uniquely available in Singapore? (She lives in London, so "Cheaper and/or better than in London" is her benchmark) And more specifically, are there any particular shops you'd recommend?
posted by yankeefog on Mar 1, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm going to Santa Fe, NM in late March. Where are the ski opportunities for dabblers? Where are some cool places to hang out, where locals visit. What's the hottest place to eat without paying an arm and leg? What else might be worth doing other than the O'keefe Museum. Links would be cool if it's not too much trouble. [more inside]
posted by jamie939 on Jan 7, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm in New York City until Sunday. I've been exploring mostly without direction so far, but I thought I'd throw it out to you guys. What should I see or do before I leave? [more inside]
posted by rfordh on Mar 22, 2005 - 48 answers