I will be in Norway (Oslo & Bergen) for 5 days in mid-May. I've found lots of great threads about what to do during the day, but what about nightlife? I'm having trouble finding solid restaurant/bar recommendations, along with music venues/dancing. MeFi, where do the hip kids hang?
posted by andyn
on May 2, 2011 -
5 answers
I'm a dual British/New Zealand citizen, but I've never been to Britain/Europe. What can I do with my British Passport?
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posted by media_itoku
on May 1, 2011 -
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My brother will soon graduate from a US Maritime Academy with a 3rd Mates Unlimited, and a couple years later, have a 2nd Mates Unlimited License (to steer ships). How hard would it be to transfer/use this license in Europe? Specifically, he is interested in working in the North Sea for Norwegian companies because of the better pay, working conditions, time off
posted by pynchonesque
on Apr 24, 2011 -
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I'm heading over to Europe in a few weeks and I'm curious about the differences in food quality and food ingredients as compared to the U.S. What will I find there that might be emblematic of a different system or attitude toward food?
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posted by amanda
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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I'm looking to find doctors who practice private/concierge medicine in Europe and Asia. These doctors typically charge an upfront fee and gives you significantly more attention (ie, he has 500 instead of 3000 patients; is available immediately 24/7). They usually practice family medicine or internal medicine.
This type of doctor is growing in the US, but I can't seem to find them elsewhere in the world...
posted by JiffyQ
on Apr 20, 2011 -
9 answers
I've been thinking about the social impact of relatively mundane technologies, like air conditioning, largely because of a brief mention by Kevin Kelly in
What Technology Wants. He says something along the lines of, "cheap air conditioning transformed the American southeast."
So I'm looking for scholarly sources that discuss the transformative power of air conditioning on american culture.
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posted by mecran01
on Apr 18, 2011 -
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I used to produce a public radio show and do journalism. I love writing and the work of program-making. They say everyone should change their careers at least once in their life. I moved in fundraising, which I do not honestly think is in itself a career. Since October 2010 I am the commercial director of a pro basketball team in England. I don't know how long the job will last but it has brought a lot of meaning to my life to do real executive producing again. I would like to find a mentor in sports business but most mentoring organizations in the UK are not equipped to deal with this request. What are some logical resources in Europe and the USA I should be looking at?
posted by parmanparman
on Apr 12, 2011 -
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I'm meeting up with family in Paris this June, and I'd like to spend a week or so travelling alone beforehand. Can you suggest inexpensive destinations with the following requirements?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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Husband and I have one week holiday at end of May, coinciding with Significant Anniversary. Help us find the Perfect Getaway before Significant Anniversary is spent in local pub moaning that we never go anywhere! Our modest wishes inside...
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posted by Erasmouse
on Apr 3, 2011 -
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I'm trying to find something offbeat/curious/adventurous/ quaint to do in Europe in mid-July. Any suggestions?
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posted by twirlypen
on Apr 1, 2011 -
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I will be working Ireland for a few months, from June to August. I plan on spending my weekends and other free periods visiting the rest of Europe. Because I'll be working, my availability isn't set in stone. So now, this penny-pincher wants to know if it is possible to get cheap round-trip airfares (below 100 euros) after I arrive and decide on places as my time frees up ... or if I have to buy the tickets and have a set itinerary NOW.
posted by Xere
on Mar 30, 2011 -
5 answers
Trip to Europe. Need a day bag that holds an iPad and other useful stuff. I really like the
Tom Bihn Co-Pilot but am looking for something a little more feminine.
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posted by shew
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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I'm trying to plan a 5-7 days of easy, scenic hiking in Europe, mid July. Accommodations provided. Where's the best place to go? Qualifying statements inside...
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posted by evadery
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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What is it like to live in Amsterdam? I will be doing a recce soon, but would really appreciate opinions on the following questions:
Is it a fun place to go out in the evening? Are the clubs good? Is there a good gig scene (punk-rock/indie/folk)? Is the city fast- or slow-paced? Is it safe for a woman to walk alone at night? Is the public transport good? Does it run all night?
Which are the interesting areas to live in? Is it a beautiful city? What is the cost of living? For example, for: an apartment, a gig ticket, a beer, a pint of milk, a sandwich at a take-away place. Is there a radical political scene?
posted by maryrosecook
on Mar 15, 2011 -
7 answers
One of my best girlfriends is living in Rome. I'd like to go and visit her. That's where the simple part ends.
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posted by Sara C.
on Mar 7, 2011 -
34 answers
I want to see a map of North America with all major western European cities overlaid at the correct latitude. Vice versa for American cities overlaid a map of Western Europe. Is there anything like this out there already or easily assembled?
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posted by mathowie
on Mar 7, 2011 -
38 answers
just another European travel filter: I just spontaneously bought a round-trip flight to Madrid and have 3 weeks to burn. Any ideas for itinerary?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Mar 3, 2011 -
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I am going to Rome for a weekend mid-march. After that I want to go for a week's holiday somewhere warm and with things to do (history, shops, etc).
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posted by trashcan
on Feb 26, 2011 -
4 answers
Going to Europe this summer. Do I really have to spend $1500 to get there?!
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posted by shew
on Feb 23, 2011 -
18 answers
How far to go for semi-estranged relative in big legal trouble due to their own foolishness? Anonymous because I need some plausible deniability. More inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2011 -
48 answers
What are some definitive online and published print resources on socially responsible investment fund ownership in Europe?
posted by parmanparman
on Feb 8, 2011 -
1 answer
Why did they stop posting street signs on the sides of buildings in the U.S.? Everywhere I've been in western Europe, at least anywhere marginally urban, street names are posted on the sides of buildings. In the U.S., though, they're pretty much universally stuck on a post or hung over an intersection on wires. There are still
remnants of the side-of-the-building practice throughout NYC, so the switch must have been relatively recent. Why did this happen? Does it have something to do with American conceptions of property rights? NOMBism (Not On My Building)? Legibility for motorists? Any idea?
posted by dixiecupdrinking
on Feb 7, 2011 -
21 answers
Recommendations for somewhere within a two-hour plane or train trip of London (not including time to get to LHR, LGW, LCY, KGX, etc.) for a three-day personal retreat. Ideally, self-catering or B&B.
Suggestions?
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posted by nickrussell
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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Help us plan our trip between Zurich and Florence? What are your favorite spots? Should we take the train or rent a car? We have about a week, and it will be mid-February. Unfortunately we don't ski but are open to just about anything else. Thanks in advance, MeFites!
posted by walla
on Jan 18, 2011 -
10 answers
Need precise recipes for various Viennese coffee variations. Too many websites either list competing information, or seem to have carelessly copied other sites' lists without any sort of editorial fact-checking.
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posted by umlaut
on Jan 9, 2011 -
6 answers
Help me get my hands on a cell phone that will work in Sweden, before I leave! GSM, SIM, micro-SIM, iPhones, oh my.
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posted by mokudekiru
on Dec 28, 2010 -
6 answers
Urgently searching for a primer on and brief history of telecom regulation the EU.
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posted by elpea
on Dec 16, 2010 -
2 answers
I love reading
fashioni.st, and I'd like to find more fashion blogs with a strong sense of place. Please share your favorite street style fashion blogs that focus on Europe - and, if possible, on a single city.
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posted by catlet
on Dec 14, 2010 -
4 answers
How can I get my parents on a European tour for Japanese people if they live in Canada?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2010 -
6 answers
A friend and I want to climb a mountain, ideally inside Europe. Only question, which one? Advice for beginners much appreciated!
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posted by dragontail
on Dec 5, 2010 -
5 answers
What is the easiest way for someone in the US to give an online gift card to someone in Austria?
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posted by mjb
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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What should we realistically budget for a honeymoon in Paris? How low can we go and still have a good time?
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posted by kindall
on Nov 29, 2010 -
36 answers
Everyone knows about the Greeks and the Romans and the Norse, but what are some of the less well known pantheons and pagan religions from Europe?
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posted by empath
on Nov 24, 2010 -
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I want to spend my summer exploring Europe, through some combination of hitchhiking, walking, public transportation, couchsurfing, camping, and hostels. What should I know? How can I finance this trip?
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posted by LSK
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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