Where to stay and eat inexpensively and safely for a young female passing through Sydney, and what to see there in 5 days.
posted by semmi at 3:43 PM - 7 answers

New Zealand Campervan advice -- anyone done NZ by campervan? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher at 1:19 PM - 12 answers

I'll be driving a car 16,000 kms from London to Mongolia next summer as a participant in the Mongol Rally. I need to acquire, register, and insure a vehicle (and I realize I'll also have to purchase local insurance along the way). What's the easiest way to get this done? We are all Canadian citizens.
posted by drewgillson at 1:23 PM - 2 answers

I own a 1997 VW Golf that threw a rod in 2004 and has been sitting (inside a garage) ever since. Donating it to charity has no tax benefit for me. It needs to go. Does it have any cash value at all? If so, how much? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 12:40 PM - 14 answers

I need to get from Oakland airport to downtown San Francisco on a Thursday at around 4:30 PM as quickly as possible. BART or cab? [more inside]
posted by docpops at 10:37 AM - 18 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 at 5:26 AM - 16 answers

Make London work. Help a beleaguered New Yorker figure out how to acclimate. Griping follows. [more inside]
posted by zvs at 8:47 PM - 25 answers

What is the most common protocol for having an independent mechanic check out a used car before buying? [more inside]
posted by whataboutben at 6:28 PM - 10 answers

What do I need to do in Oxford, UK? [more inside]
posted by justalisteningman at 6:01 PM - 26 answers

(Asking for a friend.) Where could one find cheap replica Mercedes/AMG alloy wheels in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by Dasein at 8:53 AM - 6 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 at 7:27 AM - 8 answers

Moved to NY (NOT NYC) from Sweden, need information on PAYG cell phone, inflatable mattress, All-in-One scanner, fax, photocopier and printer. [more inside]
posted by zaxour at 11:22 PM - 8 answers

We want to store our van for a year in California while we go back to Australia. Can this be done? Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by saturn~jupiter at 10:40 PM - 10 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 at 7:21 PM - 7 answers

I am going on a trip to Mexico next year and I'd love to go to Palenque. Friends of mine from Mexico recommend getting a package tour. I generally dislike package tours but I'm not sure how to find the best flight price, accommodation in VillaHermosa, trip to Palenque, and accommodation there. Anyone have any tips for how to get there, how to book, how long to stay, where to stay etc? [more inside]
posted by Admira at 4:17 PM - 9 answers

Where can we go for a Tuesday night getaway near Boston? [more inside]
posted by david1230 at 1:03 PM - 6 answers

US visiting UK, do I need an adapter or a converter for my laptop? [more inside]
posted by sepsis at 7:38 AM - 12 answers

Please help me get from Europe to Canada for the Xmas holidays without having to live out of a cardboard box. [more inside]
posted by nicoleincanada at 4:20 AM - 22 answers

Visiting New York for the first time (from Australia) in a couple of weeks. Will be travelling solo, and am looking for hotel and food recommendations. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine at 7:52 PM - 11 answers

Are there any museum exhibits, art installations, or events going on in D.C. tomorrow (Saturday) that are worth checking out? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta at 6:34 PM - 9 answers