Cheap International Travel-filter: How good of a deal do Groupon Getaways/LivingSocial Escapes tend to be, particularly
this one to Turkey? How does one find cheap international airfare and travel in general?
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posted by schroedinger
on Mar 26, 2013 -
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Asking for a friend: Planning a trip to French Polynesia: Bora Bora, Tahiti, etc. Should we be using a travel agent, or can we get a good deal booking directly? Can anyone recommend a good travel agent for that part of the world?
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posted by smilingtiger
on Jan 3, 2013 -
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Asking for a friend: What are some seductive and alluring travel ideas which feature both a) stunning natural beauty and b) some intellectual stimulation more than just learning about history (e.g. solving some mystery, practicing a language, etc.). This would be for a middle-aged couple in average shape, money (within reason) no object. Length: roughly 2-4 weeks. Specific tour recommendations also welcome.
posted by shivohum
on Dec 16, 2012 -
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Is Beirut safe right now to visit? I heard about the Ashrafieh bombing recently -- is that known as a not-so-safe area, or are attacks really an "anytime, anywhere, no safe zones" sort of thing? Aside from bombings, if there's an angry mob are they likely to react particularly violently toward Americans, or would we just blend into the scenery?
posted by Televangelist
on Nov 20, 2012 -
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How do you make sure you have a car seat waiting for you at a rental car company when you are travelling internationally? Details and crazy plan inside.
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posted by pandabearjohnson
on Aug 31, 2012 -
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Where is the best place in the world for a porter/stout (beer) enthusiast to travel if they want to taste it all? If there isn't a place that's best for those dark styles specifically, where do you go if you're a beer enthusiast generally?
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posted by juliplease
on May 20, 2012 -
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US resident here who has traveled extensively to Europe...pre 1990. Haven't been back since and will likely need to travel to Europe at least 2 times for > 1 week each trip in the coming year. Might be as many as four trips. Back in the day, one's only contact with home was via landline/long distance calling cards etc.. Now there are cellphones, computers, wifi, skype, and the need for on the go data. To be clear, I need to be as nearly plugged into the "grid" as I am while at home. What are modern day US-to-Europe travelling hacks, particularly in regards to staying plugged in?
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posted by teg4rvn
on May 20, 2012 -
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A dear family member suddenly passed in Italy. I live in the Mid-Atlantic USA. I really need to travel to Italy on very short notice for the funeral. I am not a frequent air traveler to begin with, but have never been abroad in my life (though I do have a passport). I have no idea how this works. I want to know anything I should know about getting to and from my destination (e.g., negotiating customs). I also want to know how bereavement fares work, whether I should bother trying to get one, who people have had good experiences with, etc.
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posted by Keter
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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Travel mavens: need tips/pointers/insider info on how to get the most out of two free (but somewhat restricted) airline tickets.
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Feb 10, 2012 -
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What is the process for/before boarding an international flight (to Canada) and roughly how long does it take?
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posted by Fister Roboto
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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Travel tips/hacks for long international flights to China? Travel pillow and video recorder recommendations?
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posted by cycleback
on May 24, 2011 -
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I'm traveling to Japan and Singapore soon, returning to the US on October 1, 2010. My passport expires April 11, 2011. Singapore's entry requirements state that the passport must be valid for at least six more months. Do I need to renew before I go?
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posted by Maximian
on Aug 7, 2010 -
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I'm heading to Sweden and Denmark in a week (volcano willing) and will need a cell phone while I'm traveling about for 2 weeks. I'm been looking at
a number of different sim card providers, but reviews seem to almost always include someone saying how badly they were cheated. I need this phone to call people soon after I land (and depending on where my flight gets re-routed, it might be key), and was hoping to be able to call the U.S. once or twice. Has anyone had any experiences with any good international sim card providers where they weren't horribly gouged?
posted by redbeard
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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I will be flying to Poland on Friday from San Francisco (SFO) on United with a transfer to LOT at JFK. Do I check in at the domestic or international terminal?
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posted by The Light Fantastic
on Oct 21, 2009 -
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A friend of mine has a sibling who is studying in Cuba. How can said friend get to Havana from NYC for a visit?
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posted by otolith
on Oct 21, 2007 -
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I'm looking for advice on banking while living overseas but getting paid in the US for a year.
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posted by Nothing
on Aug 2, 2007 -
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After two years of saving, I’m planning my first Asian vacation (!) and will be off to Thailand in approximately six months. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by the planning- please help!
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posted by chickletworks
on Aug 24, 2006 -
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I hold both a US and a UK passport. When I leave the country next year (from the US to Greece) should I travel out on the UK passport and back in on the US? Is this even allowed anymore?
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posted by dual_action
on Aug 4, 2005 -
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I'm going to Japan in a few weeks and I'm wondering about the differences in electrical outlets and how my laptop (powerbook g4) will be able to handle it, and if there is a special kind of adapter I need because it's a computer. All the power adaptor kits i've found thus far have been for hairdryers and what not. Anyone know?
And while I'm at it, anyone know anything good to do in Kyoto, especially for New Years? heh.
posted by atom128
on Dec 12, 2004 -
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