What are the most fun things to do in Melbourne on holiday? I've got 4 days as a solo female traveller in my 30s. I'm not into footy but open to shopping, good places to eat (cheaply), cultural things and tourist attractions. Inspire me!
posted by EatMyHat
on May 8, 2013 -
16 answers
I'm going to SF with my partner for our first wedding anniversary - yay! We've been before and have seen some of the sights (list after the break), but are looking for things we might have missed, awesome places we haven't eaten at, great things we haven't seen, etc, so we can make the most of it. Only limiting factor: neither of us drive.
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posted by abbagoochie
on Apr 27, 2013 -
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I'm visiting London for two weeks beginning mid-May. Woohoo! It's been a long, long time since my last time and I'm super-excited.
I'm going through the Ask threads and reading guidebooks.
One question I couldn't find an answer to is: Are there any interesting/novel day courses on offer? I would like to mix up the sightseeing with something hands-on. Or a top-notch seminar...
Any subject would be fine. The only criteria would be that it's something not found in a smaller city (like Ottawa, Canada :).
I'll be staying in the Bloomsbury/Russell Square area near the British Museum and willing to travel, say, under an hour to get to the course.
posted by storybored
on Apr 10, 2013 -
9 answers
I'm probably going to Japan at the end of July for roughly one week. What MUST I see or do in that one week?
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posted by Gorilla456
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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In July I'm flying into
Mexico City for my friend's wedding in
San Miguel de Allende. I have two days (or so, it's pretty flexible) to get from the airport in FD to SMdA, can you help me figure out the best route and/or means of transportation? And also what I should do for fun and/or adventure with the extra day or so I have to explore the area?
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posted by carsonb
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I've got maybe a day to kill with my wife and kid in Baltimore... never really been there before, so what are some must-see things in the area? I've vaguely heard something about cherry blossoms... when do those bloom or where is the best place to view them? I'll be going in mid-April, so I've got some time to plan. TIA!
posted by mhh5
on Jan 23, 2013 -
22 answers
We have 12 hours with a car, starting in Waikiki and ending at the airport. What to do?
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posted by cgg
on Jan 21, 2013 -
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What off-the-beaten-path activities can I do in D.C.? I would love to do something that makes me feel a bit like a VIP. I want the city to seem like it does in a spy novel.
Seeing the
vintage Congressional bathrooms, getting a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress, and unusual sights like the Pentagon's gold AK-47 are the kind of things I'm after.
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posted by Monochrome
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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We are currently on the move to Kingston, ON from Vancouver BC, and we are looking at finding interesting things to do along our cross-US trip.
Here is a map of the next six days of driving. What absolute must-sees are there along this path?
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posted by vernondalhart
on Aug 24, 2012 -
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I'm arriving at Edinburgh airport at 7.45am on a weekday, and taking a train from Edinburgh Waverley at 1.30pm on the same day. What can I do or see in Edinburgh (including getting breakfast somewhere) and ensure I catch my train at 1.30pm? More details inside.
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posted by lizabeth
on Aug 7, 2012 -
19 answers
We're staying for four nights in Barcelona in mid September. First visit for both of us. Really would appreciate hotel/B&B recommendations, and of course what sights and restaurants the hive mind recommends.
posted by bearwife
on Jul 27, 2012 -
11 answers
Four adults, two teenagers, two elementary-aged kids, and a 7 hour layover in Reykjavik. What can we do with that?
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posted by padraigin
on Jun 28, 2012 -
9 answers
So, my spouse & I are taking a spur of the moment trip to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for the 3-day weekend. What are some quirky, interesting, delicious, unusual, or must-see things to check out in the Twin Cities and on the route between WI and MN?
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posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy
on May 25, 2012 -
29 answers
You have 28 days (in one chunk of time) and $15,000 in cash. You can go anywhere in the world, as long as it's not in the United States (for more than 24 hours while in transit) or a US territory.
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posted by drstein
on Jan 24, 2012 -
45 answers
Rapid Los Angeles trip: What to see? We are nerds, and like art, food, gardens, architecture (I really want to stop by the Bradbury and see downtown). We'll have about 18 hours of free time to use. What can't we miss?
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posted by gofargogo
on Sep 13, 2011 -
28 answers
My wife and I will be driving from Spokane to Salt Lake City soon and were wondering how we should space out our trip, and what there is to see/do/eat along the way.
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posted by Pruitt-Igoe
on Aug 30, 2011 -
5 answers
Going to Anaheim for a convention, need suggestions on things to see, buy & ingest in the evenings.
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posted by Rat Spatula
on Aug 22, 2011 -
10 answers
Looking for a way to squeeze San Francisco Bay Area sight seeing/photography around husband's (slightly manic) Taco Truck Quest (seen in
this Ask Me). Also hope to sneak in a few alternate food ideas.
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posted by batgrlHG
on Aug 3, 2011 -
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I'm going to be going to Pittsburgh to visit a friend this weekend. She works until 8:30 pm, however, so I'll be left to my own devices for the afternoons and early evenings. I'm totally cool with that, and I look forward to exploring on my own. But I need a place to start! Can you help?
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posted by sandraregina
on Jul 28, 2011 -
10 answers
Any good recommendations en route from Richmond, VA to Big South Fork, TN? Or Big South Fork to Morgantown, WV?
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posted by shortyJBot
on Apr 5, 2011 -
6 answers
I am driving from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Sydney next week - taking five days - and am interested in hearing your sightseeing/accommodation recommendations.
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posted by honey-barbara
on Aug 10, 2010 -
13 answers
[TokyoFilter]: Planning a November honeymoon in Tokyo. Help two non-Japanese speaking USians who have dreamed of visiting Tokyo their entire lives figure out what's worth planning/reserving/paying for and what's not -- arigato in advance!
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Aug 2, 2010 -
22 answers
How to get around and what to see in Chicago? Caveat: I'll be staying in Skokie.
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posted by armage
on Jun 28, 2010 -
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DetroitFilter: I will be in Detroit for a conference next week. Help me figure out some issues of safety and sightseeing.
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posted by toomuchkatherine
on Jun 15, 2010 -
16 answers
We're going to spend a week in Washington! What are some good sights to see in the Bellingham area? We'll also drive to Seattle at least once during the vacation. We don't know anything about the area!
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on May 10, 2010 -
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I have about 10 hours spare in Oslo as part of my itineray for my friends wedding. What should I see in Oslo in that time? Also, I want to buy a present for my awesome wife who is letting me go, and who I will miss terribly while there. Any recommendations for some Norwegian presents for her?
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posted by Admira
on May 5, 2010 -
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I'll be in Montreal this weekend (April 9-11) and I'd like your advice on things to do. I've seen the previous "what to do in Montreal" threads but this question is a bit different.
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posted by ASM
on Apr 7, 2010 -
10 answers
I need recommendations for Memorial Day weekend with two teenagers in Omaha, please.
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posted by chihiro
on Mar 20, 2010 -
5 answers
Driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in four days: what sights would you recommend?
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posted by davejay
on Jan 14, 2010 -
26 answers
I'll be in Lviv and Kiev, Ukraine and Lublin, Poland for the last two weeks of January, and I'm curious about food and sightseeing options.
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posted by mdonley
on Jan 12, 2010 -
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I'm going with my family down to Italy from around Oct 18-30th, including a week at a farm house in Ancona (looking forward to that, for sure!). We'll also be in Venice for around three whole days in the beginning and end of the trip (we fly in/out from Venice).
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posted by avocade
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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Planning a trip to Las Vagas with a couple of friends. We're students from the UK, so any help for making the trip awesome is welcome! Particularly getting the cheapest plane tickets, accommodation and things to see.
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posted by dragontail
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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