I have a 20-something friend who's leaving on the 22nd of this month, he plans on traveling for a whole year throughout Europe and South America. I want to get him something that is useful/meaningful for the journey, any ideas? For example: A watch? A Compass? (good or bad?)
posted by pixxie on Jul 5, 2009 - 31 answers

Where should I spend my final week, after a summer of study abroad? I am open to almost anything, only limited by my pocketbook. [more inside]
posted by ananda gale on Jun 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Please help me find the cheapest way to return to New York from Europe. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Jun 29, 2009 - 14 answers

What are some books I can read before my trip to Europe that will help me get in the mood? [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Jun 23, 2009 - 24 answers

Please recommend a cell phone for use in the USA and Europe. Will be in London and Italy for at least six months. Would like a phone that I can use in the USA and Europe. Pay-as-you-go plan preferred. Just starting to think about a smart phone for email and wi-fi internet access. Cost is a consideration. Suggestions please.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Jun 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm moving to the UK. I love snowboarding. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 22, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the best option for shipping several boxes of household items from Canada to Germany? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Jun 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me choose an itinerary for a last-minute 8 or 9 day trip to Europe. [more inside]
posted by gsteff on Jun 15, 2009 - 10 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by Rustbeard on Jun 10, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I (an American) get a Blackberry with an Eastern European number with unlimited data. [more inside]
posted by ps6000 on Jun 10, 2009 - 1 answer

Does anyone know of an individual or organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who can organise the transport of pets (specifically dogs and cats) from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport to the UK?
posted by misteraitch on Jun 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Any last minute advise for my european vacation? [more inside]
posted by bajema on May 29, 2009 - 12 answers

What warm, relaxing, beach destination (probably in Europe) do you recommend that will be easily accessible from Dublin via RyanAir (or other low-cost carrier) this coming September? [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on May 28, 2009 - 10 answers

I just got a new job in a retail store in Toronto, Canada. We want to import items from the USA and Europe in order to resell them. I am concerned about getting hit with customs/duty/taxes/broker fees/etc. What fees am I able to avoid and how can I avoid them. Who do I need to contact in order to get this stuff across the border as quickly and cheaply as possible. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy on May 27, 2009 - 15 answers

What is the cheapest option available for using my iPhone (AT&T) in Europe? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on May 25, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me plan a trip to Western Europe (Paris, London, and Rome) on the cheap. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by Tamanna on May 23, 2009 - 14 answers

Need help making a reservation on the night train from Naples to Venice. [more inside]
posted by bajema on May 20, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm 35, an attorney, and married with 3 children, and want to move myself and my family to Europe (preferably Germany) for the experience. My preference is to work for the U.S. Government overseas, as that seems the easiest transition, but positions are not easy to come by. Any ideas?
posted by gm2007 on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the cheapest or best way to get from Santiago de Compostela, Spain, to Croatia/Serbia/Slovenia? Optional: a detour through the Netherlands. [more inside]
posted by acidic on May 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I've resisted getting in iPhone so far. However, now I need a good, portable GPS and am wondering whether I should go for an iPhone, or a dedicated GPS. If the latter, which one? [more inside]
posted by thread_makimaki on May 18, 2009 - 32 answers

Have I just witnessed the first pan-European political campaign advert? [more inside]
posted by Sova on May 11, 2009 - 3 answers

Any tips or advice on planning a week or two vacation/layover in Europe on my way to the United States from Israel? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on May 11, 2009 - 11 answers

After one year of getting BSc and working in the field, I'd like to switch careers and re-locate from Canada. Are there any schools in Europe that would take in foreign students interested in cartography? [more inside]
posted by janek on May 3, 2009 - 6 answers

What do I need to know and do in order to take a bike and ride a famous cycling route in France? [more inside]
posted by Severian on Apr 29, 2009 - 15 answers

Say you want to move to Europe for just a few months. What logistically should I be preparing for? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Apr 29, 2009 - 16 answers

Where can I buy a cheap unlocked GSM 900/1800 mobile phone (one that will work in Europe with prepaid SIM cards) in Manhattan? I'm looking to spend less than $50, if such a thing is possible.
posted by enoent on Apr 24, 2009 - 10 answers

What events should an internet start-up attend in the US and in Europe in order to get know and gain recognition? [more inside]
posted by remcobron on Apr 23, 2009 - 1 answer

I am going on a eurotrip in a camper van this summer. What tricks and tips can you tell me that I wouldn't get from reading the normal internet based guides? Do you have any camping or eurotrip based wisdom you would like to share? [more inside]
posted by tumples on Apr 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Most economical way to get from USA (Chicago) to Europe (specifically Venice) in the summer. Willing to fly to an undesirable city and take a train. please share experiences
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Apr 3, 2009 - 9 answers

What applications/software for your mobile device did you find useful/essential for travelling? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Mar 31, 2009 - 2 answers

I like my job, but I want to leave, badly. I want to leave the UK for warmer/more interesting climes. Where are good places to find a job in continental Europe, with a media/technical slant, for someone who only really only speaks English? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 29, 2009 - 5 answers

How much can I save by using off peak electricity in the US? How does this compare to those in Europe? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Mar 15, 2009 - 6 answers

What cheese shops should not be missed in Paris? [more inside]
posted by ransom on Mar 13, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm a Canadian (Ontario) citizen, currently living in Eastern Europe. I usually "register" with the Canadian govt. each time I live abroad, just because, well, you never know what might happen. But this time, I have a couple questions: [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 - 3 answers

I want to spend a month in the summer either horseback riding or hiking/camping with a pack mule somewhere in Europe. How do I go about this? [more inside]
posted by snoogles on Mar 11, 2009 - 6 answers

What are my options for mobile Internet in Europe? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Mar 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Where should we visit in Western Europe in August? [more inside]
posted by patrad on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

What was a "Modern European Hotel" in the US in 1920? [more inside]
posted by tnygard on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

How can two Seattle residents best go about looking for jobs in London? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 10 answers

What's the best way to buy international, especially European, TLDs? [more inside]
posted by Hartster on Feb 27, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a good book or two surveying the major topics in European history up through the unification of Germany and Italy in the late 1800s. Ideally, the book would have a level of detail similar to what would be covered in an AP European History class or a lower-division undergraduate European history course. Bonus points if the book has a good bibliography for further reading on specific events/time periods.
posted by philosophygeek on Feb 24, 2009 - 9 answers

What are the best guidebooks for exploring Stockholm, Berlin, and Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Feb 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it practical to take Rail Europe from Paris at 1pm and spend an afternoon in Brussels, Belgium before taking a train that evening to our final destination, Amsterdam? [mi] [more inside]
posted by seinfeld on Feb 20, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to get married. Is there a European Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by creasy boy on Feb 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I bought a great lamp in Denmark, but I live in the U.S. Apart from rewiring, has anyone had any luck with a converter/transformer that would allow me to use this stateside? The plug notes it's 230v, 50 hz (inductor type BL1); I believe it's a "C" type plug with the two pins. It's a very small lamp, I can't imagine it uses much power. Anyone had any luck with this sort of thing?
posted by dearleader on Feb 10, 2009 - 7 answers

How does one become a citizen of the E.U.? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Feb 4, 2009 - 23 answers

Our family: 2 adults; one young adult. We all have limited travel experience in Europe. Our budget: 6,000 bucks or so. Our rough plan: Get a taste of the best of Europe without running ourselves ragged. Experienced European Travelers: If you had this time, this money, this background, where would you go and what would you see? Where would you fly into/out of? How would you get from place to place? Any/all suggestions much appreciated!
posted by capcuervo on Feb 3, 2009 - 29 answers

Trying to plan a two week, multi-destination honeymoon and need suggestions! [more inside]
posted by jmugrapler on Jan 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Family members who will be visiting me in Amsterdam in April have requested that we spend a day in Germany. What cool stuff can we do in northwestern Germany, fairly close to the Dutch border? [more inside]
posted by transporter accident amy on Jan 26, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me plan a 10-14 day European roadtrip for early February. [more inside]
posted by meantime on Jan 22, 2009 - 12 answers