Help me have an urban adventure in Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City. I'm traveling there by myself, early 20s guy, and reasonably street smart for Asia (I currently live in southern China). I speak fluent English and advanced Mandarin but no Vietnamese. An ex-girlfriend's family lives outside of Saigon and she's got some young cousins who'll be willing to help show me around if I've got some cash to spare. The area where I live in Guilin already has beautiful scenery, I love urban areas, and I really have little interest in getting out to the countryside, except maybe for a one-day excursion. Thanks for your help in advance, everyone! :) [more inside]
posted by Televangelist on Nov 24, 2009 - 2 answers

please help me see boston for a day! (anyplace i can leave my luggage for a few hours?) [more inside]
posted by gcat on Nov 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Where should I stay and what should I do in Berlin for a 4 day trip? (Single, clean, safe, cheap, easy to get to the major sights.) [more inside]
posted by gramcracker on Sep 13, 2009 - 15 answers

What are some of the best things to do in Spain in October? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on Aug 31, 2009 - 8 answers

Things to do close to the central train station in Milan? [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc on Jun 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Is the London Pass worth the price, for tourists who will be in London for six days? [more inside]
posted by jayder on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Which is more reliable when moving a family of 5 across from Paris Gare du Nord, to Montparnasse station -with 1 hr 20 available. Taxi or Metro?
posted by wildatheart on Jun 22, 2009 - 12 answers

What can I do/what should I see when I am in Sheffield, England? Also, where I can stay that's cheap yet decent? [more inside]
posted by hiteleven on May 18, 2009 - 9 answers

What should we do in Paris in the evenings / at night? [more inside]
posted by mizike on May 5, 2009 - 16 answers

Stuttgart for a day. [more inside]
posted by zabuni on Apr 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Where is the best place to travel in December? [more inside]
posted by impluvium on Apr 24, 2009 - 9 answers

London trip - recommendations? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Apr 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Going to Boston/Cambridge for few days (April 2-7th) and wondering what I should see, do, or eat ... [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Mar 31, 2009 - 17 answers

My aunt's 60th birthday is coming up, and I'm thinking of sending her on the trip she always dreamed of - Japan. [more inside]
posted by fearnothing on Mar 9, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm visiting a friend in Phoenix next weekend - what are some fun things to see and do? [more inside]
posted by beandip on Feb 22, 2009 - 23 answers

Can you shed any light on how safe Nicaragua is for American tourists? [more inside]
posted by holympus on Jan 25, 2009 - 15 answers

What's fun and funky in Montreal next weekend? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Dec 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Starting a custom tourism company in California. What do I need to know and be sure I cover? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a free day in California I wasn't expecting. What can one man do today in, oh, 12 hours? I'm staying in Corona, but I'm willing to travel around and spend some money (up to $200 for argument's sake). [more inside]
posted by Green With You on Nov 15, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm looking for advice on what to see and do in Liverpool during a two day visit. Food, best sites, where is the best area to stay, hotels, etc...
posted by srboisvert on Sep 30, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm going to be in Vienna from September 26 (early morning) - 29 (afternoon). I'm 18 years old and will be traveling with friends. What should we do/ see? I've been put in charge of figuring all this out, but apart from the obvious tourist things I don't know what's good. I guess I'm looking for more off-the-beaten-path stuff. Thank you! [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on Sep 20, 2008 - 10 answers

How does one get a start in the tourism / travel consultant business? Education or work experience? What kinds? More questions than answers, inside... [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Aug 25, 2008 - 1 answer

How can we make sure we're adequately prepared for our 12-day, 5,000 mile road trip from Salt Lake City, UT to Yellowknife, NT at the end of August? [more inside]
posted by lbo on Jul 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Tokyo for a week in mid-September. What must I see and/or do? [more inside]
posted by gnutron on Jul 29, 2008 - 6 answers

What's cool to see/visit in western Pennsylvania? [more inside]
posted by mmahaffie on Jun 29, 2008 - 12 answers

We're thinking about driving up to Montreal for a 4-day weekend next week -- 2 adults and a 7-year-old girl. There hasn't been a "what to see and do" post about Montreal here since 2005, so tell me what's to see and do these days with a focus on family fun. [more inside]
posted by briank on Jun 7, 2008 - 10 answers

My friend is going on a 2-week vacation in the Netherlands starting tomorrow night. Her brother did something to his knee a couple of days ago and they're worried that it'll need more medical attention later. What's medical care like for tourists in the Netherlands? [more inside]
posted by rivenwanderer on May 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I was in Milan and Zürich for the last two weeks and I had promised to bring back/mail postcards to certain close friends and family. Sadly, I misplaced my package of postcards and didn't get a chance to buy any more. Is there any way to buy scenic picture postcards online or are there any shops that sell such postcards? I live in New York if that helps. Thanks for the anticipated help.
posted by defenestratedego on May 30, 2008 - 1 answer

Great places in the world to visit (or short-term volunteer opportunities) when traveling alone?
posted by blue_beetle on May 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Later this month, my boyfriend will be going to Prague on business for two weeks. Instead of packing two weeks worth of clean clothes, he'd like to take less and do laundry while he's over there. The big question is how? Are there public laundry facilities there? How do you find them? Specifically, he'll be at the Corinthia Towers Hotel. And, hey, as long as you're here: Got any general travel tips for the area? He travels internationally so there's no "OMG! I'm leaving American soil!" freak-out going on. This just happens to be a place he's never been so: should he get a phrase book, is it relatively easy for foreigners to get around, what should he make time to see, etc?
posted by _Mona_ on May 4, 2008 - 21 answers

What to do with 10 days in Seoul? [more inside]
posted by nile_red on May 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Where's an exotic, yet secure, place to travel for a single gal? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe on Apr 20, 2008 - 17 answers

What is a reasonable fee for organizing and hosting an Elderhostel/ Road Scholar program? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Mar 16, 2008 - 0 answers

My fiancee and I will be traveling through Scotland next week. Any interesting events going on that we should check out? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Four days in Iceland from Friday: me and my girlfriend are travel writers and will eventually do a write up of the hotel, restaurants and attractions we visit. How can we best stray off the beaten path in only FOUR days? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

What can't we miss when we're in New York in June? [more inside]
posted by tomble on Feb 5, 2008 - 23 answers

travelfilter: Peru vs. elsewhere: best places to go/things to do in central/south america? [more inside]
posted by nerdcore on Jan 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Where should we go in Montevideo, Uruguay? 40-something couple (M/F) seek tips on restaurants, sights, shopping, good photo spots (we're both serious Flickrites). We'll be there in February. Have already collected various guidebook and internet tips - looking for personal experiences of great places. Will also be in Colonia del Sacramento and probably taking a day trip to Punta del Este to photograph Casapueblo.
posted by matildaben on Dec 27, 2007 - 1 answer

For an average American student, what is compelling about London? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet on Nov 17, 2007 - 30 answers

what should i do in hull, england? [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on Oct 3, 2007 - 18 answers

What can a visiting geek do in Washington DC other than the obvious museums and attractions? I am in town from Oct 4 to the 15th. [more inside]
posted by clockworkjoe on Oct 2, 2007 - 25 answers

Any fun and exciting tips on visiting Bahrain? [more inside]
posted by lazywhinerkid on Aug 22, 2007 - 1 answer

36 Hours in Yosemite: I'll be attending a conference in San Francisco and will have most of the weekend to kill. We've already booked a hotel room just outside Yosemite National Park. I plan on seeing the Giant Sequoias, and generally just driving around. There's so much to see there that only 36 hours seems like a travesty. Alas. What are some must see things there that I can enjoy at a relatively relaxed pace in my short time there?
posted by Burhanistan on Aug 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What can 3 generations of my family spend the day doing within 100 miles of I-74/77 between Beckley, WV and Greensboro, NC on August 24? [more inside]
posted by putzface_dickman on Aug 2, 2007 - 3 answers

What are some popular, regional touristy type attractions? [more inside]
posted by champthom on Jul 2, 2007 - 34 answers

my sister in law's parents are visiting from China and they want to take a 3-4 day trip someplace in the states. suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Tryptophan-5ht on Jun 23, 2007 - 13 answers

With a week to spend in Europe this summer, I am going from Warsaw (2 days) to Prague (3 days) to...where? Krakow? Dresden? Berlin? I have two days and have to be back in Warsaw on the 2nd day. I'm traveling by train. What would I be an idiot to miss? [more inside]
posted by B-squared on May 28, 2007 - 11 answers

how do I find local cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels while on a roadtrip? [more inside]
posted by krautland on May 16, 2007 - 17 answers

HondurasFilter: What to do in Honduras during July? [more inside]
posted by jk252b on May 3, 2007 - 4 answers

Please give me Taiwan travel suggestions. [more inside]
posted by medusa on May 2, 2007 - 11 answers