Driving Around Dublin: SO and I will be visiting Ireland (Dublin and Cork) for about a week and half right after Christmas and we'll have a car. What are some fun, interesting day trips from the two cities (or stops along the way between them?)
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posted by The Whelk
on Nov 26, 2012 -
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Got any advice or pitfall warnings for a family of 4 who may be driving a rental car from upstate NY to St. Augustine, FL, on December 22-23 (weekend)?
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posted by chr1sb0y
on Aug 20, 2012 -
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I am planning an April trip to Scotland and would like to take the West Highland train from Glasgow to Mallaig/Skye. Arriving in Skye, I would like to rent a car. Problem is, I would like to return to Edinburgh through Glencoe or Loch Lomond,
and enjoy the flexibility that comes along with having your own car, rather than take the bus. Can I rent a one way car between Skye and Edinburgh?
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posted by eirelander
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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i am hoping you guys can help me find a great book to read. i loved bill bryson's "a walk in the woods." do you know of one that would be in that vein (travel/ humor) but dealing with car camping, or national parks, or maybe even driving with your family cross country? alternately, how about something similar to Annie dillard's "pilgrim at tinker creek" but more specific to the canyonlands area? thank you!
posted by orangemacky
on Feb 13, 2012 -
14 answers
We have a Ford E150 van (2005) and are driving from Utah to Oregon. The last time we made this trip in we had to put on chains when crossing the blue mountains around 2003 (via I-84).
Should we get dedicated snow tires this time around?
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posted by craniac
on Dec 3, 2011 -
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Looking for suggestions for a convenient (and delicious?) place to meet a friend traveling through Chicago with a small dog.
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posted by quiet coyote
on Oct 19, 2011 -
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I want to travel to Europe (France, Germany, Austria, and maybe Poland) this fall. I have never left the United States. I have absolutely no idea how to plan this. Many details inside.
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posted by Hey Dean Yeager!
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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How steep are the roads between Albuquerque, NM; Gallup, NM;
Zion National Park, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Yosemite National Park, CA; and San Jose, CA?
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posted by jng
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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My sister just had her first child and on the car ride home, she discovered that her tiny, 3 day old, 5 pound baby is too small for her infant car seat! Is there a
safe way to modify a normal car seat temporarily for an extra tiny individual? Is there anything else she needs to know about dealing with an extra-small infant?
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posted by aristan
on Oct 2, 2010 -
21 answers
We have a friend who, through a series of bad decisions, ended up stranded in Florida with no income stream. We're trying to help her figure out the cheapest way to move within a month.
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posted by ®@
on Sep 25, 2010 -
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Headed to Chicago the 15th.
Been to Chicago before (love it!)
First time for the fiance. Details inside!
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posted by filmgeek
on Aug 7, 2010 -
16 answers
Least stressful way to transport a family from London to Toulouse? Car vs Train vs Plane!
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posted by Joh
on Apr 9, 2010 -
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Why do I feel so weird when I return home from a long car trip and how can I prevent these feelings?
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posted by mmmbacon
on Nov 29, 2009 -
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I need to hire a car to drive from Bristol, UK and to drop off in Haarlem Netherlands. Avis says no, europecar says no, hertz are difficult to get hold of. Suggestions? Recommendations?
posted by gonzo_ID
on Oct 19, 2009 -
12 answers
My boss wants me to research GPS units for him to use since he'll be traveling a lot more in the near future. Any recommendations? I really don't know what I should be looking for in a good GPS unit.
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posted by chiababe
on Jul 14, 2009 -
18 answers
Daytrip Dreamin': I've read the
previous question about Zipcars in NYC, but it's about a year old and I have some specific questions.
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posted by The Whelk
on May 28, 2009 -
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PlanMyRoadtrip Filter: Driving from St. Louis, MO to Brownsville, TX in 3 days. What should we do along the way?
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posted by lockestockbarrel
on Feb 18, 2009 -
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I am getting ready to move 1000 miles with my cat. I have a crate for him, and a litter box to travel with. But I'm concerned about when he might have to use it during the trip because I would like to keep him in the crate (as recommended by just about everyone I've talked to.) Is it ok to have him in the crate for 8 hours and give him occasional food and water and then let him use his litterbox when we arrive at our destination each night? Around the house he often goes that long without using his litterbox...but I'm just not sure if that will be ok.
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posted by kathleenl
on Jul 17, 2008 -
19 answers
Is this possible? Or just dumb? What would happen if we used one of those new, small, portable air-conditioners in a car on a temporary basis?
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posted by Toto_tot
on Jul 14, 2008 -
18 answers
Any word if the IRS will rate the 2008 mileage rate because of the rapid increase in gas prices?
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posted by GuyZero
on Jun 9, 2008 -
4 answers
Help an American traveling in Germany get around for a month this summer - car or train?
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posted by FlyByDay
on Apr 23, 2008 -
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[Little Rock Transportation Filter]: I have a 3+ hour layover in Little Rock, Arkansas and during that time, I need to get to a store that is near the intersections of route 630 and 430. What is my best option?
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posted by stratastar
on Mar 31, 2008 -
6 answers
What is the best method & location for live-blogging a cross country trip using a MacBook, DSLR camera, DV camera, t-mobile EDGE and intermittent wifi?
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posted by tarthur
on Jun 13, 2007 -
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I'm about to live out of my car for about two months. What tips or tricks should I know before doing this?
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posted by mulkey
on Jun 3, 2007 -
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Can you recommend a car rental firm in Iceland? (Or have you travelled around Iceland using public transit? In February? How'd it work out for you?)
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posted by Marquis
on Dec 5, 2006 -
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I'm planning a trip to mexico by car. I want to find out some basic travel details such as mileage between cities, length of journey, etc.. I know I can find this in your typical Rand mcNally map, but is their an Online service such as Mapquest that does the same thing? Mapquest has no service for mexico apart from some maps of cities, but nothing to help me with planning a trip between cities.
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posted by leftfooter
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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My SO and I are driving from Minneapolis, MN to Southern Virginia to visit my folks the first few weeks of August. We've never been on a road trip before. What should we know? What should we bring? Specifics inside.
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posted by Zosia Blue
on Jun 29, 2006 -
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What DC to AC power inverter can I buy for use in a car that won't contribute hum to an audio signal from devices it powers?
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posted by odinsdream
on Nov 15, 2005 -
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I got a parking ticket on a rental car in Reykjavik, Iceland recently (meter expired.) I'm back in the US now. The ticket is all in Icelandic (but there is a
web address) and I don't see any obvious location for a credit card # or really anything to make heads or tails of it. How do I pay it?
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posted by neustile
on Oct 13, 2005 -
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In my quest to visit all 50 states, I'm
finally going to New Hampshire and Maine this fall. Please help me decide where to go and what to do.
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posted by Dr. Wu
on Aug 25, 2005 -
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My boyfriend and I are leaving from Ottawa to Honolulu in 10 days for 10 days. Should we book the hotels, car rentals and inter-island flights in advance or can we get away with doing it when we get there?
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posted by KathyK
on May 31, 2005 -
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What's the coolest thing I can buy to keep my kids entertained on a 15 hour road trip to Oregon, for $200? I will probably try to find a decent portable dvd player but it occured to me that there might be a portable gaming system or something that would improve the bang/buck ratio.
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posted by craniac
on Mar 26, 2005 -
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Hi, i'm looking for a place to keep a rental car in or around New York City.
My friends {travelling from toronto} and i will be staying at a hostel on 891 Amsterdam Ave and will be staying arriving Friday, overnight Friday and Saturday, leaving early sunday.
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posted by striatic
on Feb 17, 2005 -
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I've been driving a car for about a decade now, and it's suddenly occurred to me that I'm now completely paranoid about anyone else driving me somewhere. I'm constantly checking the mirrors while they drive, and getting stressed because I think they should be braking sooner or driving in a different lane. It even happens when I catch a bus. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you get over it?
posted by Jimbob
on Feb 8, 2005 -
27 answers
Commuting: assuming that I can't move closer to work in the immediate future, and can't afford a luxury sedan, what are some things I can do to make my daily 2-hour (roundtrip) commute through mostly moderate traffic less draining, more bearable?
posted by mecran01
on Jan 15, 2005 -
30 answers
