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As you'll remember from the zombified stare of Bill Murray in "Lost in Translation," long-distance jet lag ain't no joke. When traveling between New York and Tokyo, day and night are reversed, and the symptoms--extreme fatigue, digestive issues and depression--linger for two weeks. Obviously, the culprit in jet lag is the jet. Take away the jet, and you take away the lag. Nobody suffered from jet lag in the age of Ferdinand Magellan. So, slow travel is the key. [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott at 10:09 PM - 13 answers

Do you recognize the landmark in this old photo of my father? [more inside]
posted by southern_sky at 6:28 PM - 7 answers

I'm traveling to Japan soon and want to visit funky little shops that do one thing very well. [more inside]
posted by theodolite around Japan at 9:06 AM - 9 answers

What to do in Columbus for a few days? [more inside]
posted by cozenedindigo around Columbus, OH at 2:03 PM - 16 answers

My 15 year old much-loved Honda Fit's transmission is not shifting gears or driving. While waiting for an estimate from our mechanic, I am deciding what $$ will be worth fixing, or what car to get if it's not worth fixing. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo at 1:33 PM - 12 answers

Can you suggest a travel stroller that will comfortably carry a toddler (age 4, 35lbs / 16kg), and ideally allows occasional rides for a little kid (age 7, 55lbs / 25kg)? Also need to be able to easily schlepp it on planes and taxis.
posted by vanilla.extract at 2:39 PM - 4 answers

My millennial son and I are planning a cross-country road trip for three weeks in April, and want to know about things we shouldn’t miss along the way. We’re interested in history, local culture, easily accessible nature attractions (walking but not hiking), architecture and in particular, places where movies/scenes have been shot. Also anything weird. [more inside]
posted by ogooglebar at 2:18 PM - 27 answers

On a day in early May I will be driving from Waterbury, VT to Concord, NH and then ending up in Woburn, MA. Along the way we were going to do the Flume Gorge Trail at Franconia Notch, but now two people in our group have injuries that make that impossible. What's something we can see or do along that route that isn't a stair-filled hike in a gorge? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:26 AM - 10 answers

Spending 2 separate nights in Portland - parent and two older teenagers. What neighborhoods should we stay in? Cool hotels? Looking forward to great restaurants of any cuisine with veggie options, and the teens like thrifting/non-mall shopping. We’re visiting from coastal Southern California and will have a car.
posted by gryphonlover around Portland, OR at 9:43 PM - 11 answers

We'll be roadtripping along the Spanish border from West to East, and only have a 2-3 days to visit the Pyrenees en route to Barcelona. We're reasonably fit but prefer some not-too-challenging hikes. We're also expert horseback-riders if you know any stables. We'd like to stay close to the border, preferably on the Spanish side. Pls give all advice for a good home-base town, specific trails, hot springs, inns, or can't-miss experiences! Thanks!
posted by egeanin around Spain at 12:03 PM - 2 answers

I am looking for a restaurant in Chicago, either close to downtown or in Hyde Park, which is open for lunch on Mondays(!) and has high, fairly private booths conducive to quiet conversation. I'd prefer to avoid steakhouses, but am otherwise open on both cuisine & cost. Any suggestions?
posted by Westringia F. around Chicago, IL at 11:04 AM - 4 answers

My husband and I are spending 10 days in the Azores in Mid May. Right now, we are planning to stick to Sao Miguel but we are open to hearing other options. Should we stay in one place for the whole time or divide our time between 2-3 different places on the island? Where? Does anyone have specific lodging recommendations? [more inside]
posted by TrarNoir around Portugal at 12:30 PM - 3 answers

We are going to Nice (France) in July because both kids are francophiles. They will be 11 and 14. Our interests are to experience French ways of doing things (14 yo wants to sample all that the boulangeries have to offer, for instance). And we tend towards amusing modern art, Japanese food and nerdery, well, food and nerdery in general, interesting non-stuffy museums but also maybe having one day on a beach. Hit me with recommendations please? [more inside]
posted by Omnomnom around Nice, France at 11:17 AM - 9 answers

I am seeking specific suggestions for places to go during a surprise 1-day NYC visit for my kid's 12th birthday in early April, focusing on things a kid into video games, manga, anime, candy and especially Japanese candy, boba tea, blind boxes and horror movies/spooky stuff, etc. would like. He likes, and I say this in an affectionate complimentary way, 'weird' neighborhoods and people, street art type vibes versus museum art, offbeat stuff. [more inside]
posted by fennario around Village of Floral Park, NY at 7:20 AM - 16 answers

Planning a trip from Virginia to Niagara Falls. Looking for suggestions for things to do along the way. [more inside]
posted by JennyJupiter at 11:09 AM - 11 answers

Trying to roll-my-own 3-4 night mental-health-break solo stay, mostly just need to be by myself, with most modern conveniences, bot no spiritual or community programming. Limited budget, though, so trying to find a really affordable place to do this. [more inside]
posted by leticia at 10:48 AM - 12 answers

There have been several high-profile aviation mishaps lately. Is this a weird blip of coincidences, or is there anything to suggest this is something to actually be concerned about, and if so, are there ways to stay safer when flying? [more inside]
posted by vanilla.extract at 7:55 AM - 9 answers

Can I, a non-mechanic, safely remove the Tesla logo from my Model Y? Would that leave any opening that would be prone to corrosion? Would I need to cover the spot with something else? (Maybe an A in a circle...) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:59 PM - 20 answers

I see this every so often: a truck or trailer has an axle with wheels off the ground. Example (the axle behind the fuel tank). What's this axle for?
posted by mkb at 7:30 AM - 10 answers

I’m thinking of spending $4,000 to $5,000 to put a new battery in a 2005 Prius that hasn’t been driven since 2020. Good people of Metafilter, should I even consider doing this and, if so, what else do I need to know before making a decision? Additional pertinent details inside… [more inside]
posted by ElizaMain at 6:10 PM - 17 answers