Where would you go and what would you do if you're a young museum- and nature-loving teen on her first trip to England?
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posted by Hardcore Poser
on Jun 13, 2010 -
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What are some unusual, creative, off-beat things to do/experience in Australia that would make for good and interesting travel-documentary TV?
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posted by divabat
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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My wife and I are planning on visiting St Petersburg, Russia this summer. We are an interracial Canadian couple, Caucasian wife and South Asian husband. What can we expect in terms of racism and harassment?
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posted by sid
on Jun 6, 2010 -
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I'm going to be in Paris next week. I'll be alone for three days, and with a friend and her 2 year old daughter for four days. I'd like suggestions for the non-obvious things to do, for restaurants and cafes to go to (by myself and with my friend), for nightlife (there will be a babysitter at night), for places to shop, and for restaurants and activities that adults can enjoy that will be acceptable to a two year old.
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posted by Kololo
on May 20, 2010 -
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What are the best reputable Web sites for booking packaged, affordable global travel from the U.S.? Not looking to actually travel until 2011.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on May 19, 2010 -
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My boyfriend and I are making a road trip from Kansas City to Houston, TX, in mid-May. We like to explore small towns, eat at local diners, take tours, etc. What are your recommendations? We'll take either I-45 or I-35, and probably use some side-roads.
posted by esnyder
on Apr 23, 2010 -
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Manhattan Mad Men Tour: Fellow I know coming into town is a huge Mad Men buff. I'd like to show him around places that evoke the show's era and style. What places are like the Campbell apartment, the Pierre, the Oak Room, and such? Is it even possible to do it on a budget?
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posted by The Whelk
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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A few years back, my friend Russell (mid-twenties, American, white, male) was in Scotland, at a bus stop. It was late at night, he'd been drinking, and some guy (mid-twenties, British, white, male) came up and angrily asked him "Are you of Scottish descent?" Russell raised his hands and eyebrows in a confused "Whoa, no idea what you're on about" gesture and said, "Buddy, you got the wrong guy." The man then punched Russell in the face.
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posted by Greg Nog
on Mar 31, 2010 -
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Myself and two friends are going to Las Canarias for the week before easter. We're flying into/out of La Palma, but we're interested in catching a ferry to other islands if there's cool stuff to do there. We're looking for recommendations for cool preferably cheapish things to do, places to eat, places to see, etc.
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posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew
on Mar 18, 2010 -
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What exactly does it mean to 'present a paper'? I've been given what sounds like a great opportunity - and I don't want screw it up.
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posted by chrisinseoul
on Mar 8, 2010 -
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Traveling through Ireland, Wales, and England next week, with essentially ONE day each in Dublin, Wexford, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, and London. Anything off the beaten path that we should check out?
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posted by D.Billy
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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I'm in New Orleans the week of the 13th-20th and have very few plans for what to do during the day (by myself) or at night (with a friend). I'm looking for suggestions for places to go, preferably that we can get to by streetcar. Note: I've never spent this much time in a city with a big river before and have no idea what to do with that.
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posted by NoraReed
on Feb 27, 2010 -
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Heading to Orlando for the first time, and overwhelmed by themepark options. Any must see recommendations?
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posted by roofus
on Feb 12, 2010 -
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On Friday I'm going to Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) for three months (until early may) for an engineering internship. What should I know? What's the Birmingham area known for amongst Britons? What should I absolutely not miss in my down time? What social norms (at work or otherwise) might be unusual to me? What do locals do for fun? What parts of the city should I wander around in to get a sense of the place (and in which areas would doing so get me killed or served with an anti-social order)?
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posted by phrontist
on Jan 27, 2010 -
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Planning a move from Brooklyn to Seattle by car in late February/early March, and need advice. My husband and I are cheapskates in our mid-20s who have never driven cross-country before and want to make an excursion out of this move.
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posted by doift
on Jan 27, 2010 -
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Tourists in Los Angeles! Where can I take a group of 6 to 10 rowdy 20-something guys from Texas in or around the Los Angeles area?
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posted by Germs of Love
on Jan 22, 2010 -
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Trying to figure out the prefect trip for late July. So far my top two choices are Upstate New York and Montana. I'm not set on either but we have family in Milton and Cold Spring NY and I have heard that Montana is nice in the summer. I'd love any and all suggestions. We are in Texas so we are looking for a cool climate break (70s or 80s are ideal). Also we will have our 5 month old with us.
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posted by madmamasmith
on Jan 14, 2010 -
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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 -
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I'm going to go to India in February and March. I have no plans, and would like advice.
Sub-question: if I were to buy a teeny, very light laptop to use while there for email and writing, what kind would be best?
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on Jan 13, 2010 -
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Inspired by
this, does anyone know of other interesting locations that can be explored using Google Street View?
posted by JaredSeth
on Dec 4, 2009 -
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Help me have an urban adventure in Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City. I'm traveling there by myself, early 20s guy, and reasonably street smart for Asia (I currently live in southern China). I speak fluent English and advanced Mandarin but no Vietnamese. An ex-girlfriend's family lives outside of Saigon and she's got some young cousins who'll be willing to help show me around if I've got some cash to spare. The area where I live in Guilin already has beautiful scenery, I love urban areas, and I really have little interest in getting out to the countryside, except maybe for a one-day excursion. Thanks for your help in advance, everyone! :)
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posted by Televangelist
on Nov 24, 2009 -
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please help me see boston for a day! (anyplace i can leave my luggage for a few hours?)
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posted by gcat
on Nov 4, 2009 -
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I've been taking photographs for a few years with the aim of becoming a professional, and I think I've got enough experience and material to start billing myself as one (published work, fancy website, etc). I'm working towards photojournalism, but in the meantime I'd like to do some travel or commercial-type photography for the extra cash. I'm not really sure how to kick that off, though. I'm living in a huge tourist city in Asia and I suspect fancy hotels are a good place to start, but where else should I be putting out my feelers?
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posted by borkingchikapa
on Nov 2, 2009 -
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If you only had one year left before moving out of New York City, what would you make sure to see and do before leaving?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Oct 18, 2009 -
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How can I show a couple relatives the neighborhoods from Brooklyn Heights to Prospect Park this weekend – it’s going to be cold and rainy!
posted by SirNovember
on Oct 16, 2009 -
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I'm going to Barcelona in October and am going to take in a football match at Camp Nou. Tickets are currently freely available in the stadium - is there a particuarly good or bad place for a neutral/tourist to sit?
posted by ascullion
on Sep 19, 2009 -
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I'm going to be in Denver for a seminar. Arriving Saturday, leaving Thursday. Staying a little east of the city center. Should I bother renting a car?
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posted by TheManChild2000
on Sep 16, 2009 -
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Where should I stay and what should I do in Berlin for a 4 day trip? (Single, clean, safe, cheap, easy to get to the major sights.)
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posted by gramcracker
on Sep 13, 2009 -
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What should I not miss in Traverse City, Michigan, over a Labor Day weekend vacation--without becoming a dreaded "fudgie?"
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posted by ViolaGrinder
on Aug 31, 2009 -
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Browsing today's newspapers here in Scotland it would seem that there is an anti-Scottish feeling pervading the whole of the USA after the compassionate release of the Pan-Am bomber last week.
Question1: Am I right in thinking that this is the case, or is it just right wing neo-con nonsense eminating from the Fox News stable?
Question2: If this anti-Scottish feeling does exist, how best can I explain that we the UK/US public have been sold a lie by our Governments and that this guy was merely a patsy?
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posted by cameronfromedinburgh
on Aug 26, 2009 -
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