On our trip to South America, we will be spending 2.5 days in Iguazu, Argentina, and would appreciate any ideas as to things we should see. Is it worth the extra cost to go to the Brazilian side? Thanks!
posted by graventy
on Mar 3, 2013 -
8 answers
I'm looking for places to go on vacation with a friend. We would love to find a place with natural hotsprings and beautiful nature and comfortable cabins (anywhere in the rustic to luxurious range, and at minimum providing the basics like plumbing and sheets/towels). We're primarily looking at the US, but we could also venture into Mexico or Canada.
Other things we love: good food, massages, not-too-strenuous hiking, swimming, fireplaces, dressing up for fancy drinks.
Help us find a super fantastic vacation spot!
posted by rosa
on Mar 3, 2013 -
28 answers
I'll be traveling to Belize this summer and would like to use my Verizon iPhone 4s, which I will have unlocked from Verizon by that time, for local voice and data calls. I'll
I plan on using Talkatone for making wifi only calls back to the US as well as using the data part from the SIM Card to text back to the US while I'm there.
It would be nice to be able to purchase a SIM Card here in the States before traveling, but I'm not against purchasing a SIM Card at or near BZE Airport when we arrive.
Thank you for your time. I do appreciate it.
posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Mar 3, 2013 -
5 answers
What is the best way to spend an 8 hour stopover in London England for a family that has never been there before?
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posted by fairmettle
on Mar 2, 2013 -
16 answers
Due to some last-minute circumstances, I just booked a trip to Barcelona for two weeks starting on Monday. I'm a mid-twenties guy in-between jobs and traveling alone. What can I do over the next 48 hours to make this trip memorable and pleasant?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2013 -
18 answers
I want to take a short trip to a new-to-me city over Memorial Day weekend. Where would you suggest I go, starting from Philadelphia? Interests, travel restrictions, etc, inside.
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posted by ActionPopulated
on Mar 1, 2013 -
12 answers
Looking for a compacter-than-DSLR camera to take traveling for a couple of months. I really like my Nikon D90 for its low-light and manual capabilities, but I don't think I'll enjoy bringing it around with me the whole time. I really want a camera that can handle low light and takes good video, without being as bulky as an SLR. I think the NEX-6 satisfies these requirements pretty well. Do I want a NEX-6? Or something else?
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posted by BungaDunga
on Feb 28, 2013 -
9 answers
What would be the best ways to secure multiple laptops, smartphones, cameras (physically, and also to catch thieves) in a "rustic" foreign country... keeping in mind I need to fit everything in luggage or fashion it out of raw materials in country.
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posted by DaftMythic
on Feb 28, 2013 -
6 answers
My kids (ages 12, 9, and almost-6) and I will be in Denver for two days and one night this coming July. I am looking for advice about where to stay and what to do.
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posted by not that girl
on Feb 28, 2013 -
12 answers
Tomorrow night, I'll be driving from Seattle to Whistler, BC. What's the drive going to be like, and is there anything that I should know?
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posted by schmod
on Feb 27, 2013 -
12 answers
Last-minute trip to Denver starting March 6. I'll have wed-fri and then monday for me-time in the city and I plan to do my usual routine whenever in a new city: investigate it as a possible future home.
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posted by myriad gantry
on Feb 26, 2013 -
21 answers
Mr. Liet and I have a day and a half in San Francisco. What should we do?
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posted by liet
on Feb 26, 2013 -
10 answers
My family is going on vacation to New York in june for 9 days. We want to find a nice apartment in airbnb, but we have no clue on what would be an appropiate neighbourhood. My parents are over 60, don't speak the language, and want to do all the tourist-y things, so location is very important. My brothers and I are laid back and want to enjoy city life so we are looking for a neighbourhood with interesting things to do.
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posted by valdesm
on Feb 26, 2013 -
25 answers
Starting in mid-April, I'll be taking a 9-12 month leave of absence from my job to travel the world. I spent a year back in 2002 travelling Europe and living in Ukraine/Russia, but I was 20 then, and did it on very little money. A lot's changed since then - technology, my age, my funds - but I'm ready for another run. Over the next month or two, I plan to ask a variety of questions, seeking tips on specific issues. But my first question is broad: what do I need to consider? What should I be thinking about now? What should I plan for? More details and my thoughts inside...
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posted by traveltheworld
on Feb 25, 2013 -
14 answers
In November, I will be flying to Paris, then going to Barcelona and taking a cruise from there to New Orleans with my husband and our 12 month old girl and possibly two other adults. What are your tips for a successful vacation with a young child?
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posted by Night_owl
on Feb 25, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm traveling to California for a week-long solo vacation. Suggestions on unique places to check out?
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posted by dubious_dude
on Feb 25, 2013 -
17 answers
I leave for a two week stay in China (Beijing), on Friday. I would like to take a laptop with me. I have heard however, that there is a significant risk of becoming infected with malware or spyware. Is this true? I will not have the laptop on me at all times.
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posted by oddman
on Feb 25, 2013 -
4 answers
Please recommend to me your favourite app/website for tracking all the travel places you have already been to and the places you plan to go to on a map. Would also help if it already has lists like World Heritage sites so that I can just tick the relevant places.
posted by manny_calavera
on Feb 23, 2013 -
3 answers
Travel veterans of MetaFilter, please help a foreign travel noob figure out how foreign travel works.
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posted by jraenar
on Feb 23, 2013 -
31 answers
I work in the head office for a hotel chain and know hotel managers all over North America. I travel quite a bit for work and because of my job, I stay free. Occasionally with my accumulated air miles I will go somewhere for a getaway and as long as I am careful to avoid peak times, I can usually stay at one of our facilities free as a professional courtesy. If the room is going to be empty, I feel no guilt at hanging my hat there for a night or two.
Often I invite someone along for company and to share in my perk. The problem is when someone invites someone else along. And occasionally that someone invites someone else along as well.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2013 -
37 answers
I woke up with a stuffy, sneezey nose this morning. I fly across the country in four days to a conference I can't afford to miss. Is there anything I can do now to minimize the likelihood of making everyone else sick on my plane and at my conference?
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Feb 22, 2013 -
23 answers
I'm considering getting a US Passport Card (the kind that is only good for land and sea travel between the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda) and am concerned about my privacy.
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posted by IndigoRain
on Feb 21, 2013 -
21 answers
Hello! We are both academics, and have the summer to spend pretty much anywhere in the world. (We're going to be writing most of the summer; location is not important, but internet is.) We've spent a fair bit of time in the US, England and Ireland, and have travelled but not lived anywhere else for a substantial amount of time.
Considerations would be money (cheaper would be better, but we feel we could live on a budget in say, Paris); season (Paris may not be so great in the summer if it's hot and touristy); good internet (see above); and healthcare (one of us has a minor health condition that may need occasional treatment -- we're not talking Mayo Clinic but a place where there are some reliable doctors. Our insurance covers us outside the US.) Weather -- i.e., not crazy hot, or if it is hot, AC -- is a smaller consideration.
We like both cities and country -- no obvious preference. Oh, and we don't have any kids.
Any ideas? Thanks!
posted by EtTuHealy
on Feb 21, 2013 -
13 answers
I want to spend two or three weeks driving across country this summer, then probably fly back to the east coast. I have a decent amount of money, but I'd like to spend as little money as possible on travel costs and accomodations (so I can spend money on activities and siteseeing)
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posted by empath
on Feb 20, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm trying to find out the most popular guides to NYC (in particular) that people around the world use. In the US, this would include guidebooks like Frommer's or Fodor's. People can also check a site like tripadvisor to find hotel or attraction recommendations.
What books or sites would people in Germany, France, Italy, China, India, and countries all around the world use?
posted by meantime
on Feb 18, 2013 -
9 answers
I can't believe I'm using a question on this but please school me on something very basic, again.
For the first time as an adult, I own sunglasses that did not come from the drugstore and cost $12. Not very expensive, but expensive enough, especially for me, if you know what I mean. (And medically necessary.) I'm too cheap to even want to think about having to replace these in the next few years.
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posted by availablelight
on Feb 18, 2013 -
20 answers
My wife, who has had an insulin pump for almost 18 years, has somehow never traveled more than one time zone with it. Next week she has 5 day business trip to the West Coast, and we live on the East Coast. Any diabetic MeFi's have experience crossing 3 time zones with a pump?
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posted by COD
on Feb 17, 2013 -
7 answers
We will be spending 3 days in El Chalten and 3 days in El Calafate, Argentina in March. What hikes and tours would be most recommended or must sees?
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posted by graventy
on Feb 17, 2013 -
6 answers
I just moved to Oslo, like, last week. My friend is visiting. I live near Carl Brenner Square. How should we spend our time, get around, etc? Assume that I know nothing about Oslo! I've seen other threads about Oslo, but I need a little bit more location specific help and instructions on HOW to get to places etc. because I'm not even sure where I am. She'll be here until Wednesday. HELP!!!!!!
posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2013 -
6 answers
When flying, I use a plastic accordion-style file portfolio to keep a number of things (listed inside) easily accessible in the seat back pocket (or other pocket in a bulkhead row). This makes taking these things out of my carry-on much easier and makes it less likely that I will forget something in the seat back pocket when I leave. It works well for document-shaped things, although the smaller more irregularly shaped things end up getting mixed up together. Is there a better solution? Or even a particular accordion-style organizer you would recommend? I am looking to get a new one.
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posted by grouse
on Feb 16, 2013 -
12 answers
Help me eat well during a conference! I'd like tips for food that travels well on airplanes, as well as anything specific to the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Many picky eater details within.
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posted by silly me
on Feb 14, 2013 -
25 answers
I'm working in Abu Dhabi until late May. At the end of my contract, I'll have a number of visitors staying with me. We are interested in travel destinations for a 7-10 day trip leaving from Abu Dhabi or Dubai at that time. Currently on the list is India (but what part?), Sri Lanka, and Turkey. I will be doing some short, weekend-length trips on my own the next few months including Jordan, Oman, and Qatar and while we have discussed those as places as possibilities to visit, they aren't necessarily where we could see ourselves spending a week and a half.
posted by tip120
on Feb 13, 2013 -
10 answers
What are a dozen (or more) fun adventures for a six year old in and around Fayetteville?
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posted by dismitree
on Feb 12, 2013 -
5 answers
I am currently on a month long trip in Cambodia and have seen most of what I want to see. I'll have about a week left at the end and am looking for recommendations. What did I miss? What should I see before I leave?
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posted by drugstorefrog
on Feb 11, 2013 -
2 answers
I am traveling to Shanghai for two weeks soon (Feb. 20th). In one of my finer moments, I completely forgot about the visa until this weekend. I have all the necessary documents but I need a visa ASAP and the embassy is closed on Monday and Tuesday. I'll be using a visa service since I really have no idea what I'm doing but is it possible to still get my passport back in time for my flight?
posted by Loto
on Feb 10, 2013 -
5 answers
So our planned
January trip got bumped to March. I knew enough to not try to book anything around SXSW, but even 2 weeks after, there is very limited hotel availability and very high prices.
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posted by JoanArkham
on Feb 9, 2013 -
22 answers
Next month, I'm off to South America for three months. I'll be flying into Colombia and flying out of Buenos Aires--already booked my flight, and all should be good, except for my fear that it won't be enough time to see everything I want to see! Details inside.
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posted by lightgray
on Feb 7, 2013 -
7 answers
My sibling, mother, and I want to go to Japan (Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto) in late July. I am getting overwhelmed by trying to book tickets. Help!
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posted by Bebo
on Feb 6, 2013 -
21 answers
Traveling to Russia-what kind of medical/health insurance is it that is required for a visa? How can I get it?
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posted by greta simone
on Feb 3, 2013 -
6 answers
I have a great opportunity to go to Kenya in June, the question is, does my partner and daughter (20 months by then) come with, or do I meet them somewhere on the way back to Australia?
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posted by smoke
on Feb 2, 2013 -
21 answers
Looking for fun things to do in Kauai! (and any other advice you may have about vacationing there)
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 31, 2013 -
22 answers
I'm in the early stages of exploring a career shift into management consulting. I've spoken to a few people in one company, but I'm interested in hearing from people who do not have to speak for their employer as well.
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posted by Kurichina
on Jan 31, 2013 -
4 answers
I would like to travel the world while writing my own software (for profit). Ideally, I'd like to stay in each place for a couple of months, not just a few days or weeks. Where can I learn about the legal specifics of doing this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2013 -
7 answers
In April I'll be attending a weeklong conference in Alexandria, VA and will likely be traveling alone. I've never been to DC. What can I do (safely and cheaply) by myself?
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posted by almostmanda
on Jan 30, 2013 -
23 answers
For a variety of reasons, the second half of August is turning into a better time for us to take a vacation than October, as we had originally planned. We are hoping to go to Venice. We're OK with heat and humidity. Is there some other dealbreaker I'm not aware of?
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posted by elizeh
on Jan 30, 2013 -
10 answers
