I am an AT&T Customer with an iPhone 5. I am traveling to London, Paris, and Dusseldorf this summer and don't want to get killed with international data and cell charges. Plus I want good apps for translation, maps, etc. What's the best way to do this, and would I be better or worse off with an Android phone (Galaxy S4 or HTC One)? Any first-hand experience would be awesome.
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posted by bodgy
on May 12, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm going to Chaudes-Aigues (France) in early July and I currently live in England (York). What are my (best) options for getting there? Would like to fly out of Manchester if at all possible, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what airlines and airports I should be looking into at the France end and how feasible train/bus travel is to/from places there. Thanks!
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posted by iamkimiam
on May 10, 2013 -
9 answers
I finally saved up enough flyer miles for a flight to Europe and I am super excited since I've never been. I'm planning on a week in London and then a week in Paris, advice for things to do while I'm there would be much appreciated.
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posted by xtine
on May 6, 2013 -
21 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
My wife and I are going to Norwich next weekend. We'll spend four days there. What should we do? Challenge: we'll have our small dog, but she can stay in our hotel room for a few hours, while we tour stuff. We just can't go too far out that we'd have to leave her all day.
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posted by Philosopher Dirtbike
on Oct 14, 2012 -
5 answers
Going to London, England for a bit and would like to see another city or two while I'm there. What other cities in England are must-sees?
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posted by vanitas
on Jul 16, 2012 -
47 answers
I'm taking a week to hike Hadrian's Wall in mid-to-late August, and I'm looking for a useful guidebook.
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posted by SpringAquifer
on Jul 10, 2012 -
3 answers
Visiting London for the first time, alone - Have any recommendations as to where to stay or eat comfortably?
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posted by xiadagio
on Mar 20, 2012 -
26 answers
Are there any great off-season travel deals or tips for a weekend in New England in March?
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posted by JakeWalker
on Feb 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I'll be traveling in Scotland and England for a couple of weeks in February, mostly by bus. I'm an inveterate iPhone user, always tweeting, checking-in, posting photos and so on ... but I know that route will lead to financial madness. So what's best to do? I know I can jailbreak, unlock my iPhone, perhaps use another SIM card while traveling, but is the effort worth doing? Is it better to leave the iPhone at home in the US and grab a pay-go smartphone upon arrival in Edinburgh (and if so, how best)? Or do I bring the iPhone and use it via wifi only, hoping I don't slip and fall into a welcoming bit of 3G along the way?
posted by grabbingsand
on Jan 18, 2012 -
8 answers
My son, a soccer player and avid Manchester City and Manchester United fan, is turning 17 on the date of the Man City vs Man United match (April 28th, 2012). Since we were considering a trip to Europe next year, the stars all seemed to be in alignment for us to schedule our visit around his birthday. I wrote to inquire about tickets for the match
. In return, I received a lovely reply...but I don't understand it! Please hope me.
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posted by misha
on Sep 7, 2011 -
15 answers
Travel rec's!!! I have a ten hour layover in Reykjavik - what should I do???
Also - I have a getaway weekend in London - where should I go???
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Jul 22, 2011 -
14 answers
Everton FC hosts the Queen's Park Rangers on August 20th. I would like to see this match, and am willing to pay for a good seat. What's the best way for an American to buy a single ticket? Can I just show up at Goodison Park on the day of the match? Should I order a ticket in advance and have it shipped to the U.S.? Buy a ticket once I reach England in mid August?
posted by jdroth
on Jul 4, 2011 -
7 answers
I will be in London on business in late April, and would like to see at least one play or musical while I'm there. Can you please recommend a good (or critically-acclaimed) play or musical, or a website where I can find recommendations? I'll be there alone and will be looking for individual tickets - is it likely I'll be able to get singles for sold-out shows on the day of?
Thanks for your help!
posted by smilingtiger
on Mar 18, 2011 -
14 answers
Travel help: I live in Toronto and my friend lives in London, England. We want to meet up over christmas for a cheap beach-y package holiday. Problem is, cheap for her is expensive for me, and vice versa.
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posted by Kololo
on Dec 10, 2010 -
11 answers
I need to get from Bedford to Solihull near Birmingham, UK, on Christmas Day, ideally via public transport. I have no idea if this is possible but it's looking like it might not be. Help!
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posted by mdonley
on Dec 7, 2010 -
10 answers
In a couple of weeks I will be traveling from the USA to England and would like to use my iPhone 3G while I am there. I would like to purchase a sim card from three.co.uk because that's the network all my family (who live in the UK) use. Am I correct in assuming that I'll need to jailbreak first before I can use a different sim card?
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posted by ericthegardener
on Nov 13, 2010 -
13 answers
In general, for a family vacation, would it be easier to fly into Rome Fiumicino and out of London Heathrow, or fly into England and out of Italy?
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posted by Ashman
on Aug 5, 2010 -
23 answers
What are the most popular, clichéd touristy things to do in London? You know, like posing with the Queen's guards, taking a ride in the Eye, and eating fish and chips.
posted by nitsuj
on Jul 27, 2010 -
37 answers
Where would you go and what would you do if you're a young museum- and nature-loving teen on her first trip to England?
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posted by Hardcore Poser
on Jun 13, 2010 -
25 answers
Traveling through Ireland, Wales, and England next week, with essentially ONE day each in Dublin, Wexford, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, and London. Anything off the beaten path that we should check out?
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posted by D.Billy
on Mar 1, 2010 -
19 answers
What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi-trip travel insurance. However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May.
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posted by handee
on Feb 9, 2010 -
6 answers
Stranded for 5 days by British Airways, are we entitled to have any of our expenses covered by the airline?
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posted by digividal
on Jan 12, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm thinking about working as a nanny in England for a year or so. I'm a twenty-one-year-old American woman with a few years of experience with kids as a teacher's assistance and tutor. Anybody know a good way I could start looking for a position from the U.S.?
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posted by grobstein
on Oct 12, 2009 -
3 answers
The wife and I are going to be in England for a week and a half for a wedding, and she's never been to Devon or Cornwall. I'd really like to take her out that way, but we'll probably only end up with three or so free days, and no car.
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posted by heh3d
on Jul 10, 2009 -
8 answers
I'm going to London for a week in August. Can you recommend a good hostel for a young traveler type who wants to meet other travelers and have a good time?
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posted by malapropist
on Jul 9, 2009 -
10 answers
Is the London Pass worth the price, for tourists who will be in London for six days?
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posted by jayder
on Jun 22, 2009 -
9 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?
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posted by hiteleven
on May 18, 2009 -
9 answers
Colleague and I are staying in York, UK for a week in October. Help us decide which flat we should rent. One is at 16 Park Crescent, just off Monkgate. The other is in a converted warehouse on Peter Lane, near High Ousegate. We want good pubs and walks nearby, and we value quiet and safety.
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posted by infodiva
on Aug 27, 2008 -
8 answers
TravelFilter: Things to do in London, Dublin, Cork. Places to stay in Dublin and Cork. Indian Restaurant recommendations in London. General restaurant recommendations for either London, Dublin, or Cork
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posted by majikstreet
on Jun 29, 2008 -
13 answers
London+England transportation/extra baggage shipping / hotel chains questions. A minor question about Scotland as well.
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posted by elpapacito
on Jun 2, 2008 -
10 answers
So I'm going on a trip this summer with my bf... my plan is to at least hit up Germany and Ireland, hopefully England too. I'm planning on this trip lasting for about a month, probably starting in August sometime. So my simple question is, what do you recommend? My more in-depth question is behind the link...
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posted by pontouf
on Oct 27, 2007 -
6 answers
So, I've agreed to drive a group of people to
Longleat Safari Park this weekend. It's been in the diary for months, but
the weather forecast is not good.
If you've been to Longleat before - is the bad weather going to spoil the trip? should we reschedule?
posted by ascullion
on Jun 28, 2007 -
2 answers
I need to make one trip by rail from London to York and back in early April. We'll be spending two nights in York. I've read and heard conflicting information about this. Anyone know the best way to buy a ticket?
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posted by jeff-o-matic
on Feb 2, 2007 -
20 answers
I want to do Paris/daytrips (1-2 days), Switzerland (4-5 days), and London/daytrips (1-2 days), all late this January. I'll be traveling alone. I'd love some advice.
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posted by Malad
on Jan 10, 2007 -
27 answers
I would like to find out about good providers of photography tours and/or travel-based photography workshops abroad. Preferably, the workshops should be pitched at the level of an intermediate photographer.
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posted by matildaben
on Dec 27, 2006 -
6 answers
