How to escape the Greater Toronto Area for multiday bicycle tours? Difficulty: no car. [more inside]
posted by anthill at at 11:06 AM - 5 answers

From Thursday-Saturday, I'll be moving from Eau Claire, WI to Mesa, AZ. I have to drive. Money-saving tips? [more inside]
posted by charmston at at 9:24 AM - 13 answers

In two months I'll be going to a conference in Denver, CO. I want to drive there. I am a new driver (at age 30, and have owned my car for six weeks). Really, I've been on a ton of long roadtrips before -- but never driving, and never by myself. Can I make the 18-hour trip?? Any tips? [more inside]
posted by oldtimey at at 8:31 AM - 23 answers

When in the morning does the traffic get bad along the CT shoreline on 95 and the Merritt (towards NYC)? [more inside]
posted by smackfu at at 2:51 PM - 9 answers

Please help me enjoy the Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary tickets I just bought! [more inside]
posted by pitseleh at at 2:47 PM - 6 answers

Where are good areas to look for apartments within driving distance of Germantown, MD? [more inside]
posted by Loto at at 1:49 PM - 10 answers

Point me (rather, my sister) to the best day spas in Dubai [more inside]
posted by padraigin at at 9:36 AM - 2 answers

Is there an online resource for finding and viewing eclectic & eccentric motel/motor lodges that are preferably non-chain & independently owned? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s at at 8:42 AM - 1 answers

Have you ever been riding on mass transit next to someone whose headphones are so loud you can hear them several feet away? If so, do you ask them to turn it down?
posted by shivohum at at 10:49 PM - 50 answers

Looking for recommendations for five-star, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico's Mayan Riviera with wireless/wired Internet access en suite (free, or *reasonably* priced). I'm going to Mexico for a week this summer and I will have to touch base with my clients during the evening as well as perform a couple of minor website modifications while I'm there. Personal experiences would be great! :)
posted by mebibyte at at 7:12 PM - 6 answers

I am taking a week's vacation to Nova Scotia this August and would love to rent a house and chill on the beach. But where are the best swimming beaches? More specifically, are there any on Cape Breton island? [more inside]
posted by eirelander at at 6:43 PM - 4 answers

Where can I find quirky West Virginia souvenirs in Charleston? [more inside]
posted by fancypants at at 4:08 PM - 4 answers

Buying a slightly larger, small used car for $15k or less, big enough for a growing family. [more inside]
posted by codger at at 11:57 AM - 26 answers

So I'm going to the Death Cab for Cutie concert in Providence tonight, coming from Boston. It turns out that renting a car and driving is cheaper than seeing the act in Boston due to ridiculous fees. However, the concert's been moved to the Brown University campus. For those who know the campus well--how easy is it to find parking after 5 near Meeham Auditorium? Will it be cheaper/easier to get street parking? Any secretly perfect parking spots? (and so on!) Google Satellite view shows a parking lot right in front of the place, but if it's not public I'd like to avoid circling for parking in a relatively unfamiliar place. Thanks!
posted by melvinwang at at 10:15 AM - 6 answers

The last weekend in August: Madrid or Lisbon? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at at 10:04 AM - 15 answers

Can I drive in and out of Mexico with just my drivers license? I'm visiting a friend in California and we thought we might drive down to Mexico for the day. However, I have heard that the entry/exit rules have changed this year and you can no longer make the trip with just your drivers license. Is this true? Has anyone tried this in the last month or so? Are they adamant about this or is it strongly suggested but not required? If I manage to get into Mexico with only my DL will I be able to get back out?
posted by eas98 at at 8:24 AM - 12 answers

Which commute is better? Racine, WI to 94 and 45 in Milwaukee (Wauwatosa area) or Bayview area in Milwaukee to just south of Racine? [more inside]
posted by sulaine at at 8:12 AM - 4 answers

Dawson City Music Festival - before I dive in head first and just book a hotel and flight right now, tell me what I need to know about the trip and the festival. [more inside]
posted by Space Coyote at at 7:09 AM - 0 answers

What are the differences between vehicles that are ethanol (e85+) compatible and those that are not? [more inside]
posted by IronLizard at at 10:13 PM - 14 answers

Los Angeles Volvo Filter: Does anyone know of an auto shop that specializes in Volvo service? [more inside]
posted by thesiameseffect at at 7:32 PM - 8 answers

What to see in Australia in three weeks while on a student's budget?? [more inside]
posted by WhaleRider at at 5:32 PM - 13 answers

Please help me decide whether a cracked auto windshield ought to be replaced quickly, and not simply endured. [more inside]
posted by sacre_bleu at at 3:01 PM - 21 answers

Back in 1996, Heather and I visited our friend Jason in Bourne End, northwest of London, and spent a few days in Lynton, in Devon. There was a funicular from Lynton to Lynmouth, and we used to take the train from Lynton down into town and wander around in search of scrumpy. As we got off the railway, at the mouth of the Lyn, we found ourselves on the west bank of the Lyn, and IIRC there was a building right about there with the best ever Victorian-latinate-lingo "please curb your dog" sign I've ever seen. [more inside]
posted by schampeo at at 10:37 AM - 4 answers

1 parent traveling with child needs notarized letter of authorization to enter or leave USA? [more inside]
posted by lapsang at at 9:23 AM - 11 answers

Chicago to Houston in one week, two lovely gals, one Camry: We're taking a road trip the week before July 4, starting in Chicago and ending in Houston. Any route tips? Things to see? Do? Quirky free attractions to see along the way? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer at at 9:51 PM - 16 answers

NYC filter -- We are flying into JFK airport and then driving to New Haven CT at the worst possible times - we land at 4:00 pm Friday of Memorial Day and need to back at the airport no later than 6:30 Monday night. What is the best route to avoid total traffic jams? [more inside]
posted by metahawk at at 8:15 PM - 13 answers

Where to go while I'm based in New Haven this summer? [more inside]
posted by brynna at at 6:14 PM - 14 answers

Has anyone had any experience with using a US Consul "Report of US Citizen Death Abroad" in lieu of a Death Certificate? My Mom died in Mexico City. We will be getting a death certificate in Spanish, which is the basis for the above mentioned "Report." Wondering if the report is going to be enough. Any experiences? We are wondering if it will be accepted at banks, insurance companies, etc. where they usually require a death certificate.
posted by bobduckles at at 4:08 PM - 3 answers

Where do we stop on a roadtrip through Colorado? Kitchy, awe inspiring, vomit inducing, we're up for whatever. [more inside]
posted by Bill Katz at at 11:36 AM - 13 answers

I will be doing a very anticipated trip to California for the first time. Please advice with good tips! [more inside]
posted by fcoury at at 6:22 PM - 23 answers

Is it possible to make a domestic connecting flight in less than an hour at San Francisco International Airport? [more inside]
posted by etoyasu at at 1:21 PM - 14 answers

This weekend I will be driving a roadster from Las Angeles to Detroit with a buddy. Help me find winding, hilly or mountainy roads with great views of nature to see on my way. Twisty mountain roads are always preferred over long straightaways. (Bonus if they aren't too much out of my way, thought I don't mind changing my route somewhat.) So far I am thinking of passing through Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain National Park. (Google map)
posted by parma at at 12:53 PM - 9 answers

How do I get space to park a you-pack moving container (think PODS) in Brooklyn? I'm moving to New York from DC for a new job in a few weeks. I'm moving the bulk of my stuff using ABF U-Pack - I'm subletting for two months and need my stuff stored until I find more permanent digs. In DC, I know I need to get a permit for the moving container for space in front of my place, but how do I do this in New York? Digging around on NYC.gov hasn't given me any leads.
posted by anarchivist at at 11:44 AM - 8 answers

Connecticut Public Transportation Filter: Has anyone used Seatbus? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at at 10:07 AM - 1 answers

A few friends and I are planning a trip to Trinidad & Tobago this summer. We are going to spend a few days in each place. Does anyone have any recommendations on places to stay, things we should do, where we should eat, who makes the best roti, places to see old style Calypso or modern Soca or Rapso, where to find the best rum tour, etc...? I have been researching ideas at the library and on various travel forums, but I would like to hear from any of you who have been to (or live in) Trinidad or Tobago.
posted by toddst at at 8:12 AM - 9 answers

I'm interrailing & backpacking through central/southern Europe in May/June. What are the quintessential things that I must do in each city I visit? Any general travel advice would also be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by monocot at at 3:15 AM - 18 answers

Some time ago, I was in Chicago and visited the Sears Tower. The observation deck was closed due to high winds. Why? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan at at 5:15 PM - 11 answers

What do we absolutely have to see/do in Vancouver, Canada while we are there? [more inside]
posted by Schuby at at 1:23 PM - 20 answers

Where should I take my partner for our anniversary in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico? We're looking at the two-night packages at Las Rosas, but would like suggested alternatives, preferably smaller and more intimate. Also looking for good spa and massage recommendations. If San Felipe is waaay better, please let me know. I researched it online and it looks like a marina and golf courses for American weekenders, which is sort of what we want to avoid. Oh, we're also interested in a day hike, maybe inland in the mountains.
posted by billtron at at 10:37 AM - 3 answers

What's your opinion on short-term sublets when visiting NYC for a few days, in lieu of a hotel? Is it a safe option? [more inside]
posted by xotis at at 10:09 AM - 10 answers

Where should I go for a day/overnight trip around Estes Park, Colorado, in early July? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang at at 8:57 AM - 12 answers

How legit is Airhitch? Seems flaky. [more inside]
posted by Taksi Putra at at 7:23 AM - 7 answers

Planning on visiting the US from the UK early next year, and thought it'd be interesting to try to coincide visiting Washington DC with Inauguration Day (whoever gets elected). Is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by TheTelf at at 6:19 AM - 8 answers

What's the correct way to pronouce Beijing?
posted by MrMerlot at at 3:22 PM - 36 answers

How many person-miles are flown every year by commercial airlines? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs at at 11:00 AM - 3 answers

Please identify this part pulled from a car. [more inside]
posted by kaozity at at 10:07 AM - 11 answers

Airport Security Filter: Can I bring injectable Imitrex in my carry on bags without causing problems during security screening? I will be going through airports in US, UK, Africa. [more inside]
posted by cptspalding at at 7:41 AM - 6 answers

Later this month, my boyfriend will be going to Prague on business for two weeks. Instead of packing two weeks worth of clean clothes, he'd like to take less and do laundry while he's over there. The big question is how? Are there public laundry facilities there? How do you find them? Specifically, he'll be at the Corinthia Towers Hotel. And, hey, as long as you're here: Got any general travel tips for the area? He travels internationally so there's no "OMG! I'm leaving American soil!" freak-out going on. This just happens to be a place he's never been so: should he get a phrase book, is it relatively easy for foreigners to get around, what should he make time to see, etc?
posted by _Mona_ at at 7:14 AM - 21 answers

What to do with 10 days in Seoul? [more inside]
posted by nile_red at at 11:41 PM - 3 answers

We got crapped on this tax season, so I'm looking for a better way to track my business miles. I always forget to write down trips in the mileage log, so I think an automated GPS system might work better for me. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 at at 3:22 PM - 5 answers