Cell phone for 3 months in Italy? Cheap is good. [more inside]
posted by cccorlew on Nov 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Why do I feel so weird when I return home from a long car trip and how can I prevent these feelings? [more inside]
posted by mmmbacon on Nov 29, 2009 - 9 answers

VacationFilter. I have a conference in late March in Birmingham, UK. My travel is covered and it is the day after my spring break from university ends. So I figure why not leave a week earlier and have a vacation? But where to go? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Nov 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Why do some people use false names when travelling? Is this legal? I'm interested in the history of people using noms de voyages, people who do it now, attitudes towards them, and what practical difficulties there are and were.
posted by westerly on Nov 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Buying a ticket to Bangkok—is there a dependable online ticket-searching service that is all about getting the truly cheapest fare? Skinflint-In-Coach.com? [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Nov 27, 2009 - 19 answers

Triple whammy travel/proposal question. For those of you following my previous questions, I am almost home. I now have the diamond and the ring. I also have the flight to Europe. My questions now are: 1) How do I get from Frankfurt to Paris cheaply during the second week of January? 2) Where in Paris should I propose considering the cold January weather? 3) She knows nothing about the trip. How/when do I tell her about it? [more inside]
posted by 2legit2quit on Nov 27, 2009 - 30 answers

My friend and I are planning to bike tour in Mexico for around three months early next year. What should we know going in to keep ourselves safe given the current drug war problems in the country? [more inside]
posted by lhputtgrass on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Safe to fly with (mystery) reflux? [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten on Nov 25, 2009 - 7 answers

How should I spend my afternoon in/near Fresno next weekend? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Nov 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Travel with infant. Do I have to bring a car seat for the trip? [more inside]
posted by kingfish on Nov 24, 2009 - 36 answers

On my flight back form Jamaica to Hawaii I have a layover in Los Angeles from 10PM Friday night to 8AM the next morning What can I do with myself for 10 hours. [more inside]
posted by kanemano on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

What are some things a single traveller can do in Singapore, mid-December? [more inside]
posted by tksh on Nov 24, 2009 - 13 answers

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! :) [more inside]
posted by Televangelist on Nov 24, 2009 - 2 answers

Lots of air travel in near future. Help me survive and save money. [more inside]
posted by coolnik on Nov 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Where should my wife and I go traveling in January and February on less than $10,000 CDN? [more inside]
posted by hamandcheese on Nov 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Name-my-web-show filter: I'm launching a web show that features the places and foods of Singapore. I need a shot, snazzy title for it, ending with a .tv domain. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks so much!
posted by mordecai on Nov 21, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I make sure I don't get H1N1 for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by pick_the_flowers on Nov 20, 2009 - 24 answers

I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Where should we stay in Maui? [more inside]
posted by joelhunt on Nov 18, 2009 - 21 answers

We want to go somewhere sunny and warm in February. We're in Vancouver BC and don't want to fly too far; cost is an issue. We would really like to bring our touring bicycles and do a mini-tour at a relaxed pace - maybe 250 miles over two weeks. So far we're looking at South Baja. Good idea? Other ideas? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul on Nov 17, 2009 - 4 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

NYC Filter: What's fun to do in New York City on a weekday? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Nov 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend a decent hotel in Denver, somewhere in or around the Capitol Hill area? Up to maybe +/-$125 a night. Clean, good location to do shopping/sights/etc, but otherwise no major restrictions. [more inside]
posted by jroybal on Nov 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a GPS device for me? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Nov 16, 2009 - 11 answers

Should one wear cotton or synthetic fibres in a tropical country ? I'm visiting guyana and the tourism website advises "Bring clothes made of cotton (avoid synthetic fibers) ". What is the justification for this ? I prefer synthetic fibers in hot & humid weather.
posted by lahersedor on Nov 15, 2009 - 17 answers

The last few years of my life have been fairly difficult for any number of reasons. But things are finally looking up: in May I'll finally graduate with my long sought-after PhD, and I have one firm job offer and a few tentative ones, any of which I'd take in a heartbeat. As a present to myself for making it through, I want to take a few weeks and do some traveling. I'm American and would like to go someplace new and exotic and international. The only question: where? [more inside]
posted by captainawesome on Nov 15, 2009 - 26 answers

Creative suggestions for a (possibly promising) writer of literature, given X circumstances, to escape the Boston area to a location/ situation conducive to writing— either abroad, or elsewhere in the US. Responses from international (non-US) MeFites encouraged. [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Costa Rica Filter: Public bus from San Jose to Monteverde? Also, any recommendations on where to stay? [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Nov 12, 2009 - 4 answers

For various reasons, I'm planning on walking the A10 from London Bridge to the North Circ (Shoreditch, Kingsland Rd, Stoke Newington Rd, Stamford Hill, Tottenham High Rd, Bruce Grove, Roundway, Gt Cambridge Rd). I'll have my camera with me... [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Nov 12, 2009 - 9 answers

New Zealand Campervan advice -- anyone done NZ by campervan? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher on Nov 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Besides Lost in America, Easy Rider, Surfwise, and Into the Wild, what other films are about people who make an affirmative decision to live on the road? The closest Wikipedia seems to get is Road Movies, which is not really apt. If not movies, what other cultural works of fiction deal with that kind of decision?
posted by artlung on Nov 11, 2009 - 35 answers

My husband and I want to be someplace warm for New Year's Eve where we can see the full moon over the water. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat on Nov 10, 2009 - 16 answers

I'll be visiting Tokyo for the first time over the new year. I arrive on 12/30 and plan to return to the states on 1/06. Looking for suggestions on where to stay and what to do (I understand most shops and attractions will be closed on and around the new year).
posted by aladfar on Nov 9, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to Spain (Barcelona) for 10 days, and I'm a US citizen, which in my understanding grants me a de facto 90-day single entry Schengen visa. I've been thinking about going to Andorra, a non-Schengen country, which suggests to me that I would therefore require a multiple entry Visa. Preliminary research confirms this. Stupid question: do I need to do this before I leave? Can anyone else who has gone to Andorra from Spain attest to the strictness or laxity of the immigration controls?
posted by anarchivist on Nov 8, 2009 - 7 answers

I have a very generous offer for a place to stay and Farsi-speaking guides should I choose to visit Iran. Ergo, I have some questions about post-election Iran and the best way to organize this trip, if I go. [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Nov 6, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for an online or freeware map application that allows me to chart where I know people across the globe. This would serve the same purpose as a paper map on the wall with pins in it but would have more flexibility (zoom-in, link to info about the place etc.) If, for example, I were planning a trip to Thailand, I could open the map app and see that I have a couple acquaintances there and where exactly they live. [more inside]
posted by yankeh on Nov 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Daegu day trip suggestions? [more inside]
posted by pedstel on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

please help me see boston for a day! (anyplace i can leave my luggage for a few hours?) [more inside]
posted by gcat on Nov 4, 2009 - 9 answers

NYC-er looking for an extended weekend break late November. Europe's good but seems a little far (e.g., with jet lag, etc.), but would like to skip the country a bit. Have been to much of Mexico (though not Maya Riviera, Yucatan), a bit of the "other" Caribbean (Cuba, Trinidad). More culture/nature than clubs, etc. Warmer would be better than colder (though Iceland does call). Am basically trying to maximize the short time I have — given short time budget less important. Anyone got any suggestions?
posted by dearleader on Nov 3, 2009 - 13 answers

How widespread is free, open WiFi in Japan (Tokyo especially)? [more inside]
posted by teem on Nov 2, 2009 - 11 answers

What kind of used scooter/motorcycle should I buy that will be relatively safe, repairable, and ~$1500 or less? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Nov 2, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm a Canadian abroad with expired health insurance. What options do I have for a new policy? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe on Nov 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there a Yelp-type site for restaurants in Paris (or Europe, as a whole)? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Nov 1, 2009 - 9 answers

Day/overnight trips from Krakow? [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Nov 1, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a cartoonist working on a book for an American publisher and getting paid by them. Is there some sort of visa I can apply for to stay in Europe (specifically Germany) for longer than the 3 month tourist visa and still be legal? [more inside]
posted by minicloud on Nov 1, 2009 - 18 answers

Looking for the perfect laptop for traveling. Priorities are durability, lightness, and battery life, in that order. Performance is not too important, but it must run Windows 7 like a champ. Willing to consider netbooks. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Oct 29, 2009 - 19 answers

What's the best way to carry cargo on extended road trip with a mid-size SUV? [more inside]
posted by RobotVoodooPower on Oct 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Fun/weird London activities. Sock 'em to me. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Oct 28, 2009 - 22 answers

I am looking for a Website I once used that allowed you to enter in a departure city and a date and then gave you all possible worldwide flight destinations sorted by cost. What was that site?
posted by tinamonster on Oct 27, 2009 - 10 answers

(Pro)sefilter: want to sell prose. Looking for advice. [more inside]
posted by schmichael on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers