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 -
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Italy travelfilter: The girlfriend and I are headed to Italy for a late in the year vacation and need help! We've done a lot of the major cities before and are looking for something more rural, but that makes planning a challenge, given our complete lack of experience with the Italian countryside. Help greatly appreciated!
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posted by slide
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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I need to find a source for travel and security advisories for locations around the world. Our organisation is too small to employ a security advisor and I don't always trust the locals. What publicly available resources do you use to prepare for travel?
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posted by wingless_angel
on May 24, 2012 -
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I plan to spend 2 weeks in the west coast to one day move there. I am hoping to travel to various cities and explore video game related places. I want to network and talk to people from all video game walks of life, from indie developers to touring game studios. What places should I visit? What studios does tours?
I was planning to tour around late June, but should I center it around PAX Prime?
posted by RockyK
on Apr 17, 2012 -
10 answers
Looking for good, cheap accommodation in Buffalo, NY. My partner is visiting to work at Buffalo Uni for about 7 days in late September. They've offered to organise accommodation in a Holiday Inn at $98 a night. This feels a little steep. We'd like to shop around a bit, perhaps look at alternatives other than a hotel/motel. Perhaps a student "sleep in my spare room" scheme or something. Advice much appreciated.
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posted by 0bvious
on Jul 12, 2011 -
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I'll be in DC for a few days in September-- I'd love some suggestions for things to do close to the conference hotel. Bonus for cocktail places and interesting food!
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posted by Kpele
on Jun 28, 2011 -
17 answers
What's the best (easiest, safest, fastest) way to get from Saratoga Springs to Manhattan (and Back) on Thursday? I could drive but I don't think I want to deal with parking?
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posted by Blake
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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Please help me plan a month long backpacking trip through Europe. I've never done this sort of this before for this long and I need even the most basic tips as regards travel of this nature.
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posted by deafmute
on Oct 27, 2010 -
21 answers
Ok, I'm tenatively planning a trip to see the Grand Canyon with my sister. I'm looking for suggestions for things to do around there that are fun and relatively cheap.
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posted by silverstatue
on Oct 1, 2010 -
20 answers
Me and my girlfriend are planning to embark upon a long adventure. We have never done it before and have some questions.
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posted by Sentus
on Jul 20, 2010 -
12 answers
Toronto Mefites; We are considering a trip to see a concert on Olympic Island in mid-August. Please share your thoughts pro or con...
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posted by cows of industry
on Jun 3, 2010 -
11 answers
Have kid, will travel? Hey parents, what airline tips do you have for your toddler's first trip on a plane?
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posted by fijiwriter
on May 3, 2010 -
22 answers
Broke young couple driving Chicago -> Austin. Looking for best route and good
cheap food and lodgings along the way. Recommendations?
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posted by nebulawindphone
on Dec 31, 2009 -
16 answers
My friend and I are planning to bike tour in Mexico for around three months early next year. What should we know going in to keep ourselves safe given the current drug war problems in the country?
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posted by lhputtgrass
on Nov 26, 2009 -
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I'm heading off to Paris for four days, and I'm starting to get a bit nervous that I'll forget something important. I've never been to Paris, and I haven't been to Europe for fifteen years. I'll be staying by myself in a hotel in Arondissement 7.
I'm wondering if you can help me out with any last-minute tips or things I'm likely to have forgotten.
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posted by cider
on Oct 9, 2009 -
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I (26/male) am leaving Los Angeles in January for at least one year of backpacking solo around Australia, NZ, SE Asia, and possibly some other places! Other than enjoying my remaining time before I leave (going to favorite restaurants, hanging with friends, etc.), what pre-trip activities should I be thinking about, and what preparations should I be making (especially while I have good insurance)? What do you wish someone had told you before you left for a trip of this length and scope?
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posted by adamk
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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Tell me your Philadelphia secrets! I have never been to Philadelphia and I know next to nothing about it. My boyfriend just moved there. I'll be going out there on the 16th and staying for a whole week. What should we do?!
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posted by coppermoss
on Sep 8, 2009 -
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So I'm heading to the island of Ios with friends in late august. Our plans mostly involve drinking and beaches, but I'm wondering what I should check out before/after the island, in Athens or otherwise on the mainland. Bonus points for interesting things that aren't complete tourist traps, of course - I'm naturally going to go see the Acropolis, and am resigned to the multi-hour line-up for it, but would rather avoid such for anything else.
Also I'm going through the Pimsleur Greek course, so Greek-only attractions will (hopefully) be fine by the time I get there.
And, naturally, I'd be pretty psyched to meet any MeFi people on Ios or the mainland. I promise I'm not crazy!
posted by pahalial
on Jul 31, 2009 -
6 answers
What kind of adventure can I have in a week and a half this September or August?
I have about a week and a half of vacation that I have to burn before the end of September and would like any suggestions the hive mind can offer. I'm looking for some sort of cool festivals, experiences or week-long trips that I can take to use this time and have a good adventure (or two).
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posted by jkl345
on Jul 26, 2009 -
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So I'm going to Italy for a class and then I'm planing on traveling around for a little while afterwords in the month of August. I'll probably stay mainly in Italy, but I would like to go to Greece and maybe visit my cousins in France. I've never done something like this so I really could use some help with my trip. Is there some guide for people for backpacking in Europe? What are just some overall recommendations on traveling like this?
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posted by Rustbeard
on Jun 10, 2009 -
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Help me plan a trip to Western Europe (Paris, London, and Rome) on the cheap. More details inside.
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posted by Tamanna
on May 23, 2009 -
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Holiday / Vacation Inspiration Needed !
A last minute opportunity for an Asian getaway has popped up !
I will be in Hong Kong, my travel destination will be ?????? >>>>> ????
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posted by doogyrev
on Apr 8, 2009 -
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TravelWiki: Tips, Suggestions or Advice on Things to do in Istanbul. Off to Istanbul for 5 days (4ppl -2 Couples). What must we do?
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posted by mary8nne
on Mar 4, 2009 -
10 answers
My girlfriend and I are visiting San Diego over the 4th of July weekend. What should we do and see? Are there any special 4th of July events we shouldn't miss? And what about good vegetarian restaurants?
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posted by jacobm
on Jun 28, 2008 -
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How can I reconcile two different and conflicting plans for my future? (long-ish explanation)
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posted by brynna
on Apr 28, 2008 -
11 answers
Imagine you're planning a trip and you know someone, maybe distantly, who used to live where you are traveling. Do you feel obligated to ask that person for advice? What do you ask them?
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posted by cabingirl
on Apr 19, 2008 -
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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 -
23 answers
Where should we go for new year? Egypt? Canary islands? Anywhere else? What are these places
really like? Criteria and...
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posted by handee
on Oct 18, 2006 -
18 answers
EuroFilter: My mom is going to Munich the first week of November. She needs some help...see
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posted by ShawnString
on Sep 28, 2006 -
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Indonesia: Should I go? How long for and where? What about a visa? 18,000 islands await me...
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posted by 0bvious
on Jun 18, 2006 -
12 answers
Things to do in London when you're us. So, a couple of friends and I decided to fly to London this weekend. We need some help.
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posted by helvetica
on Oct 11, 2005 -
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Travel Advice Filter: I'll be in Annapolis and Royal Oak, Maryland, for a wedding this weekend. My husband and I will have a couple of pockets of time to use as we wish, and I'd appreciate first-hand advice on what to do in the area.
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posted by handful of rain
on Jun 6, 2005 -
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My wife and I would like to go to Seattle for our 4th wedding anniversary, coming up this September. We want to treat ourselves and stay somewhere interesting and fun, but also lavish - something we don't do very often, as we're usually hardcore budget travelers. I saw an airfare and 2 night package at the W for $700 or so; while this is a good deal, I'm also tempted by the Kimpton boutique hotels, but don't know enough about what's available in Seattle (urban B&Bs? Niche boutique hotels?) to make an informed decision. Any suggestions from locals or Seattle-philes on where to stay?
posted by luriete
on May 25, 2005 -
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What should we do for our honeymoon? The soon-to-be Mr. Supafreak and I are planning to get married in summer '06. We have somewhat limited funds, speak only English, and want to learn about the world when we travel.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Apr 21, 2005 -
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A
friend and I will be travelling from
Bermuda to
Hong Kong,
Bangkok, and
Singapore for a three week vacation in late October - early November. We are straight single guys, 30, and would love to find some cool places to stay and things to do while we are there. We don't mind paying anywhere from $100 - $250 a night.
If you live in one of these cities, and can recommend some places to stay and things to do off the beaten track, it would be our pleasure to take you out when we get there.
posted by jasondigitized
on Aug 25, 2004 -
18 answers
I'm an American planning a trip to Montreal. I'll be there in the next few weeks, and I'm looking for some specific advice.
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posted by TurkishGolds
on May 4, 2004 -
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RoadTripUSAFilter [part 1]
I & a friend will be arriving at LAX this Easter for my 4th visit to the US & my 3rd coast-to-coast road trip. We fly out of NYC on June 2nd.
This is the first time I've had to arrange my own transport. (First time was East-West in a Dodge RAM van, next was West-East in a converted School bus). Advice required...
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posted by i_cola
on Mar 13, 2004 -
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