My Mom is interested in reconnecting with her Finnish roots (her parents were the last generation to speak the language, though she grew up with elements of the culture). She is planning on going on a trip for a milestone birthday in a few years, but in the meantime I'd like to find her some wonderful books about Finland. A gorgeous coffee table book with great photos and lots of information would be ideal. Not looking for guidebooks.
posted by eliina
on Nov 29, 2012 -
6 answers
Is there a way to give someone the gift of travel? I think what I'm looking for is some kind of airline credit.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 29, 2012 -
12 answers
Planning a road trip from Reno to Vegas in June. Will Death Valley be too hot to check out? Also, your favorite places along the way?
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posted by (lambda (x) x)
on Nov 28, 2012 -
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Our hotel reservation for the week of New Year's Eve in Phuket, Thailand just got cancelled... #argh! Where would you look for mid-to-high-end hotels with prices that are still reasonable, one month away from the busiest time of the year in Thailand?
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posted by meso
on Nov 27, 2012 -
6 answers
Sunday breakfast recommendation in Singapore, and recommendations for good food in Manila around Pasig City and Quezon City? Also time for a taxi from Quezon City to airport?
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posted by AnnaRat
on Nov 26, 2012 -
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Driving Around Dublin: SO and I will be visiting Ireland (Dublin and Cork) for about a week and half right after Christmas and we'll have a car. What are some fun, interesting day trips from the two cities (or stops along the way between them?)
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posted by The Whelk
on Nov 26, 2012 -
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I need to find a small device to be an all purpose router for connecting my iPad/iPhone and MacBook to both wired and wireless hotel networks, using a single hotel login. D-Link DIR-505? Or something else?
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posted by ftm
on Nov 26, 2012 -
6 answers
If you were driving from Paris to Barcelona next spring and had two nights to stay along the way, where would you stay and why? Indirect routes are ok but you also want to break up the trip so you aren't doing more than six hours of driving in one day.
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posted by stp123
on Nov 24, 2012 -
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Going with the family to the Poconos in Pennsylvania for the Thanksgiving weekend. We shall be staying in a rented house in Tannersville near the Camelback Ski Resort for 3 nights and 2 days. What are the best activities, restaurants etc that we should be doing there at this time of the year?
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posted by libbrichus
on Nov 22, 2012 -
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First timers to Colorado, I am excited. Flying in to Denver on Wednesday morning, staying until Sunday morning, renting a car.
Thats 4 whole days.
Please suggest places at this time of the year.
Looking for scenic drive, outdoor tour etc
Is driving from Denver to Aspen, to Boulder feasible?
How about a road trip to Grand Canyon?
Don't want to be out in Cold so much due to old age at the same time would like see the scenic places accessible and safe this time of the year.
Appreciate your help.
posted by daveg02
on Nov 19, 2012 -
19 answers
I'll be travelling to Scotland soon and I would love some suggestions from Metafilter, especially for tour groups in Scotland and my layover in Shannon, Ireland, but any recommendations are welcome!
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posted by Salamandrous
on Nov 19, 2012 -
11 answers
In the next few months I anticipate much U.S. domestic air travel for job interviews. What sorts of goods and services can I acquire (or put on my holiday wish list) that will make the traveling part of this process easier?
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posted by grouse
on Nov 18, 2012 -
28 answers
I need to learn how to seamlessly convert between miles and kilometers in my head - without having to think about it.
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posted by matty
on Nov 16, 2012 -
25 answers
Last minute trip: do airlines offer last-minute "leaves today" flights at rock-bottom rates to fill empty seats?
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posted by jsturgill
on Nov 15, 2012 -
13 answers
I've recently realized that we develop and make progress in our life when we experience new things and get out of our comfort zone. What are the different ways we can experience new things?
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posted by markbao
on Nov 15, 2012 -
19 answers
I'm flying next week. My only forms of photo ID are a temporary driver's license and an expired passport. Will the TSA accept these? If I have to go through additional screening, what should I expect?
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Nov 15, 2012 -
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Traveling to the U.K. in December for the very first time, coming from the U.S. -- What do I need to bring/purchase in order to keep my devices charged?
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posted by Lokheed
on Nov 13, 2012 -
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Apologies for the title; I'm in love with the style of patterned wool blankets that are typically marketed as "navajo", "indian", "afghani", "nepalese", "mongolian", "oaxacan", "peruvian", "bulgarian" etc etc etc. As far as I'm concerned they're all beautiful. But where can I find them for less than $100 per piece? I'm assuming if these are made by people in the aformentioned places, they don't sell them for US$100. Does one need to be rich and/or travel around the world just to get some pretty blankets?
posted by oneous
on Nov 12, 2012 -
14 answers
I am flying into LAX for work Tuesday and have the afternoon free. 3:15 arrival. Is there something really cool I could do that is 1) open, and 2) accessible considering traffic? (I have a car.). Maybe a museum or a scenic spot, ineresting historic site, or a trendy market area?
I am not interested in bars or expensive restaurants. Bonus points if near Oxnard.
posted by tracer
on Nov 11, 2012 -
13 answers
I’m currently based in Andalucía, Spain, teaching English for the school year, and am planning to visit neighboring France during Christmas vacation. France fascinates me and will be the first country I visit outside of Spain during my time in Europe, but to be honest: I know nothing. I have approximately 13 days to spend in the country, I would like to see Paris and a few other sites in the northwest, and I will probably enter the country on the Mediterranean coast (from Spain) and leave via the Basque Country (to return to Spain). What should I see?
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posted by huxham
on Nov 11, 2012 -
11 answers
It's my mom's 75th birthday and I have a great gift planned. Help me figure out how to present it!
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posted by cabingirl
on Nov 10, 2012 -
13 answers
Going to Paris next spring 2013, traveling with parents who will be staying at a different hotel on other side of city. Would like to be able to call them to coordinate, what's the best option?
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posted by lirael2008
on Nov 10, 2012 -
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I'm traveling to NYC on business next week, what part of town should I get a hotel in? I normally use Priceline and stay wherever in Manhattan, but I'm wondering if I should avoid parts of the city due to Hurricane impact/cleanup.
posted by puppy kuddles
on Nov 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Looking for advice on taking short business trips to far places. (And maybe extending those trips for non-business visiting)
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posted by ManInSuit
on Nov 8, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm looking for a healthy, filling, carb-lite meal that I can prepare a few days in advance and take with me on a train without much spillage. Travel makes me stress-eat, and I'm looking for something that I can just conveniently take out and devour, but which also happens to be good for me.
posted by Rory Marinich
on Nov 8, 2012 -
7 answers
[Slightly Urgent] I'm landing in DCA in 1.5 hours(11:15pm local). I need to get to IAD hopefully within an hour. Advice?
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posted by Folk
on Nov 7, 2012 -
20 answers
Can you give me advice or suggestions for a family vacation destination within driving distance of Cleveland, OH.
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posted by kdern
on Nov 7, 2012 -
11 answers
What is a good skill to learn on a commute? 90-120 mins each day, subway/bus, mostly sitting without a table. Kindle/IPod/iPad available. Preferably looking for NON-language suggestions.
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posted by lalochezia
on Nov 7, 2012 -
16 answers
Travel Philter: Traveling to Philly Sunday, Monday with my sweetie - staying downtown, please suggest some fun things for us to do.
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posted by BlueMartini7
on Nov 6, 2012 -
13 answers
My wife and I are looking for ideas for a long weekend getaway from Pittsburgh in early December. What would you suggest?
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posted by sgo
on Nov 6, 2012 -
10 answers
I want to spend some time in SE Asia. I have three or four months to do this (January through April). I could spend up to $5k-6k on this, though much cheaper would be better. Help me sort this out.
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posted by piedmont
on Nov 5, 2012 -
7 answers
I want to make homemade candy for holiday gifts but am traveling from a semi-humid place to a quite humid one. Help me avoid a sticky mess! +other travel-with-candy tips.
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posted by jorlyfish
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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