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March 6
Outdoor happy hour in downtown Seattle
It’s not outside drinking time yet but I’m feeling optimistic. Where in downtown Seattle these days is the best combo of outdoor seating + decent happy hour (defined as a plate of fries and a drink that’s not $18) + not already packed at 5 pm on a weekday? [more inside]
Is the exhaust smelling air when you wait for airplane takeoff bad?
1: does airplane exhaust have lead in it?
2: would a N95 filter out lead fumes?
3: any studies or thoughts about the experience of slightly exhaust smelling air for 10 minutes before takeoff during taxi? I know in the 90s I would smell exhaust all the time in cars but now it’s so rare it’s surprising to me.
Travel in PNW with Large Dog
Looking for a place to stay Memorial Day weekend in Washington or Oregon for a couple with a 75lb dog. Any recommendations? [more inside]
March 5
Help a London theater noob
Going to London shortly, would like to see interesting theater. I know about Donmar Warehouse and the National Theater. Where else should I look? Is the Globe legit in terms of performance quality, or is it really just for tourists? [more inside]
March 4
Where to view April 2024 solar eclipse within a day's travel from Boston
I have booked tickets for April travel to Boston, from which I hope to travel to a location where I will have a good chance of viewing the 2024 solar eclipse. Boston itself is well outside the path of totality, but there appear to be a bunch of suitable locations one could reach within a day's travel. If you wanted to see the eclipse, what would you select as a destination that maximizes the chances of good viewing conditions (primary consideration) and is also perhaps a nice place to visit for other reasons (secondary consideration)? [more inside]
March 2
Hotel recommendation in Copenhagen, please
Mr. Blah and I need a hotel recommendation in Copenhagen that's not too expensive, not a dump, and has decent access to the central train station, Köpenhamn H, as well as centrally located to tourist stuff. The only thing we need to avoid: a ton of stairs. (I don't know if it's common for Danish hotels not to have an elevator?) [more inside]
March 1
Recently verified outdoor places for 2 to eat in Manhattan
Going to be in the Chelsea area overnight to see Sleep No More. Looking for recently verified outdoor places where two people can eat in Manhattan, hopefully within a 30 minute walk/walk+transit from 10th Ave and W 27th. Heating is preferable but we will do without if needed. Definitely need someplace for an early dinner; a place for breakfast would also be good. Ideally someplace that serves food suitable for vegetarians.
February 29
Which is the best pathway for me for a long term visa in Europe? YANML
I'm starting to explore options for obtaining a long term visa for visiting/living in Europe. If all options were available, which is actually better for me? [more inside]
February 28
CA Car Insurance Conundrum
Can one get car insurance immediately after a lapse in California? [more inside]
February 27
Recommend me a London hotel/rental, please.
We'll shortly be heading to London, and we're looking for a hotel or Airbnb-type place that will give us good general access to the stuff we plan to do + the person we will be seeing. Details inside. [more inside]
Great Waking Tour of London
Anyone done one recently? Open to all ideas! Particularly good if kid-friendly but OK if not.
February 26
U.S. Hotels with great breakfasts
I love a good, European-style breakfast buffet. But U.S. hotel breakfasts have been going downhill for a while. For reasons, I want to stay in the US right now, but I want a fantastic breakfast! Where have you found one?
February 25
Can you spare a share... for a hotel in Times Square?
Looking for hotel recs in Times Square for a spring break trip with my teenager. I haven't been to NYC since pre-pandemic. Not considering other areas for Reasons. Websites all look alike. I would love any recent experiences either + or - with the many fine hoteliers in that area of the city. Thanks!
Best practices in 2024 for booking a flight?
(Help - I haven't flown in 14 years, and I haven't booked a flight for myself in over 20.) [more inside]
Dependable Zoom call in Paris in the evening
Hi, I teach an online class and have a session in early April when I also have to travel to Paris for work. I don't want to roll the dice on my hotel wifi not being strong/consistent enough. Can anyone suggest a solution such as a hotel or business center that caters to this sort of thing? Or that you've recently found to have rock solid internet? Extra wrinkle: the class takes place 6pm-9pm Paris time. Thank you.
February 24
Where would you go for an add on trip after a winter trip to Iceland
We're planning a trip to Iceland in late November/Early December and figured since we'll already be packed with warm clothing for frozen weather, it might make sense to extend the trip with a visit to one of the Scandinavian/Northern European countries to visit a Christmas Market and experience that whole vibe. Where would be the best place to go after a trip to Iceland? [more inside]
Mechanics of Metafilter: WTF is wrong with my RAV4 tires?!
I am at constant war with the flat tire indicator on my dash. It's on about 100% of the time now. Occasionally the light being on coincides with a tire going flat - but not always. What is this, and what can I do? [more inside]
February 22
When does Alewife parking fill up these days?
Hey Boston-area folks, I'm coming from Western MA to Mass Eye and Ear in Boston for a 9:40AM appointment on Tuesday, and I'm deciding whether to park at Alewife or drive the whole way in. I'd much rather avoid driving into Boston, but how early would I have to get to Alewife these days to be sure of getting a spot? I'm open to other alternatives, too. [more inside]
Secluded cabin in CA/OR
We want to get away to a small, secluded cabin in CA or OR soon. Where is it? [more inside]
Seaview, WA for a friend's wedding - do we have to rent a car?
Going to Seaview, WA with my boyfriend for a friend's wedding. We will be flying from NYC. We are car-free, very comfortable with public transit, always take public transit to/from airports even with luggage, but would appreciate some input from people more familiar with the area on whether our non-car-rental plan is feasible or if we just need to suck it up and rent the car. [more inside]