Hello, I'm wanting to get iPhone (or use my Blackberry Worldphone) in Korea and other countries; however, I do not know the best way to do this. From my understanding I would likely have to buy an unlocked phone and then get hooked up with a carrier on a pay-as-I-go plan or something? What do most nomads do for phones besides things like Skype?
posted by Knigel on Dec 24, 2009 - 3 answers

I've been happily living abroad for three months, and all of a sudden I'm extremely homesick and I want to come home. I want to get past this, but how? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Dec 21, 2009 - 23 answers

Sending a gift of wine to Atlanta from Toronto - Atlanta companies that deliver wine/other solutions? [more inside]
posted by SassHat on Dec 15, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the cheapest way to ship an electric guitar to New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by media_itoku on Dec 12, 2009 - 4 answers

When a friend online noticed Joy of Cooking referred to as "one of America's standard cookbooks" and wondered about internationally analogous "standard cookbooks," I immediately thought, "What a great question for AskMe!" And here we are.
posted by cgc373 on Dec 11, 2009 - 46 answers

In January, I'm leaving the US for Europe, where I'll be for the next six months, if not more. I want to buy an E-reader, so I can continue to read books in English, and also to save myself from lugging books back and forth. Given the circumstances, seems to me the best choice is to buy a Kindle 2 right now. Am I right? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Nov 27, 2009 - 11 answers

I am an international student going to college in the US (one of the top ten schools, but not need blind to internationals). I have not applied for a scholarship when I was first admitted, because I knew that it decreased my chances and the exchange rate was relatively comparable. Then, things went downhill; my aunt who was helping my parents pay the tuition lost her job, the exchange rate went up from 1.21 to 1.85 and that is the story. I am looking for a form of scholarship, be it need-based or merit based. How? [more inside]
posted by kuju on Nov 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Asking for a friend: Does anyone know where to find authoritative information on requirments for pets moving to the USA from Israel? [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Hi, I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone. Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl on Nov 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm a medical student interested in international health and need some suggestions of where to go for a meaningful research fellowship this summer. [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan on Nov 13, 2009 - 8 answers

What are the pros and cons of learning more than one language? How can one adapt to a multi-language world? [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Oct 27, 2009 - 25 answers

How do i pay a small hospital bill from France? [more inside]
posted by doiheartwentyone on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How to find the best NYC --> Europe flight deals when both day of week and destination are flexible. Caveat: flying out July 2010. [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Oct 13, 2009 - 8 answers

What was the extent of the international impact of the American Great Depression compared to the economic crisis today? What are (scholarly) resources that might help answer this question?
posted by msk1985 on Oct 12, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm going to Vancouver next month. My Sprint phone won't be of any use to me there. When I went to Toronto last year, I was able to make exorbitantly expensive phone calls and I wasn't able to access the internet or use google maps. I'd like to do all of those things economically. I still have my old Treo 75?wx. Perhaps that could be of some use? Thank you.
posted by stuart_s on Oct 6, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm in the UK and want to download a free app that is only available through the US iTunes/App Store. I have memberships of both the UK and US iTunes stores, but unfortunately the credit card on my US account has expired. When it comes to the point at which I download the app (on either the computer or the phone) it asks for an updated credit card. If I could convince someone to "lend" me their iTunes login details for a short while, even if there was no money on their card, would this work? Anyone tried this or willing to help?
posted by skylar on Oct 3, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I find an inexpensive one-way ticket from the US to New Zealand? Most one-way tickets seem to cost nearly as much, if not more, than round trip! [more inside]
posted by oceanmorning on Sep 11, 2009 - 15 answers

Half remembered international animated short story from the 80's - does anyone recognise this story? [more inside]
posted by lilyflower on Sep 8, 2009 - 1 answer

International development practitioners, what are your favourite books on the subject? I'm looking for a range of stuff, from spittle-flecked polemic to the most respected academic research.
posted by johnny novak on Sep 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Is it possible to adopt a child when a spouse has bipolar disorder? [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Aug 27, 2009 - 10 answers

Cheapest Airline Tickets: Los Angeles - Berlin RT. Options? [more inside]
posted by VikingSword on Aug 17, 2009 - 5 answers

My father, a physician, is going on an European cruise through Denmark, Russia, Finland, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, and Georgia. He needs a cell phone plan that will allow him to call his patients here in the U.S. from each of those countries. He will be on this trip for roughly two weeks. He is more concerned about connectivity in each country, rather than price. What would be his best option?
posted by invisible ink on Aug 5, 2009 - 18 answers

When you buy a plane ticket, how do you decide whether to cash in your frequent flyer miles, or pay cash and earn the miles? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Aug 1, 2009 - 14 answers

What's your stake in international tech standards and OOXML?(I'm working up a thesis and I could use some input from the computer literate world) [more inside]
posted by trcook on Jul 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Life choices-filter: What should my wife and I do next? [more inside]
posted by hamandcheese on Jul 15, 2009 - 14 answers

What are my realistic chances of getting a non-academic job with a PhD in International Relations? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Jul 8, 2009 - 10 answers

I am looking to buy an e-reader, most likely Kindle 2 (or DX) or Sony Reader PRS-700. I live in Puerto Rico and was interested in international access. [more inside]
posted by dances_with_sneetches on Jul 6, 2009 - 7 answers

I use Trulia for the United States and Funda for The Netherlands whilst looking for property. Anyone have an inclusive site such as these for real estate in another country? Preferably for another European country or South American.
posted by AdamOddo on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Non-U.S. residents: Aside from language issues, what issues can U.S. web designers keep in mind to make their sites ideally usable for you? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Jun 23, 2009 - 15 answers

I have accidentally left some luggage at a hotel in France and need it delivered to the UK as soon as possible. All of the courier services I have been in touch with seem not to deal with personal effects. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
posted by FuckingAwesome on Jun 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I live in the central USA and am thinking about taking a trip to Mexico City in August to catch a world cup qualifier game. I was wondering how difficult it would be to get the proper licensing/what licensing would be required to drive there?
posted by mikeo2 on Jun 11, 2009 - 21 answers

How many laptops can I legally bring to Peru? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee on Jun 11, 2009 - 3 answers

iPhone user from Canada roaming in Big Apple.... how? [more inside]
posted by rokusan on Jun 4, 2009 - 11 answers

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 - 3 answers

Looking for favorites among the MeFi regulars in the category of: Foreign Language radio streams, suitable for language immersion and/or passive practice. [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on May 29, 2009 - 18 answers

I have a little less than 2 weeks to arrange for a birthday gift (i.e. stuffed animal or flowers) to be placed in front of an apartment in Matsumoto, Japan. [more inside]
posted by JakeLL on May 27, 2009 - 2 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

What is the best way to book a multi-stop series of international flights, preferably with flexibility to modify the itinerary later? [more inside]
posted by aatreya on May 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I am not a citizen or resident of the US, but I've been offered the opportunity to do some freelance work for a US-based company. The work will be done entirely in my country, without ever visiting the US, but as far as I can tell they will be paying me directly from their home office in the US (not via a subsidiary in my country). Under these circumstances, would the IRS be expecting some sort of filing from me relating to this when the next US tax deadline comes around?
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 4 answers

My sister and I want to take a cheap cruise over the summer. I'm 22, but she's 19. Are there cruise lines that let you drink at 19 in international waters? Also, does anyone have any recommendations for cheap-ish (doesn't have to be dirt cheap, just reasonable) and fun cruises?
posted by slowcat on May 10, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm thinking of returning to school for an LLM in taxation, and am looking for advice, experience, pros, cons, etc. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on May 6, 2009 - 6 answers

International Travel novice: What do I need to know that I don't know that I don't know? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Apr 17, 2009 - 28 answers

What are adventures I can do at 25 which I won't be able to do when I'm older? [more inside]
posted by gushn on Apr 10, 2009 - 15 answers

Moving a desktop computer internationally - we're moving from Korea (220 V) to Canada (110V). Is it as simple as removing the power "section" of the desktop and replacing it with 110 V at a computer repair place in Canada? Are internal components individually responsive to a particular voltage?
posted by carolekorea on Apr 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Venice or Rome? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy on Apr 4, 2009 - 22 answers

What tools are out there for globalizing/internationalizing English text? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Apr 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Simple question: what is the cheapest method to send $30k from the USA to Dubai, UAE? Any advice or experience is greatly appreciated! Options I have considered are - Paypal - Western Union - Moneybookers
posted by lupefiasco on Mar 29, 2009 - 11 answers

What is the best credit/ATM card to use overseas? [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan on Mar 23, 2009 - 19 answers

Has anyone had any experience with international adoption in the UK? We are specifically looking to adopt from a muslim country like Palestine. We've found a lot of general adoption links like adoptionguide.com and adopting.org, but would welcome any other information or pointers.
posted by Mossy on Mar 15, 2009 - 14 answers

Moving a cat from US to England: how? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Mar 13, 2009 - 18 answers