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I'm not going to Paris this time and have already been to Nice [more inside]
posted by winterportage around France at 11:34 AM - 11 answers

Earlier this week, my periodontist told me I need a whole mouthful of gum surgery, at a cost of over $10,000. A friend in Mexico is encouraging me to come have the work done there. As a disabled person who uses a mobility scooter, I am concerned about accessibility. [more inside]
posted by Well I never at 4:41 PM - 15 answers

Can anyone help navigate finding a place to stay in Germany for about two years? [more inside]
posted by snsranch around Karlsruhe, Germany at 2:03 PM - 6 answers

In late June we'll be flying to Santa Fe and getting a rental car from the airport, for local excursions. In all likelihood we'll return the car to the airport before we fly out a week later. However, there's a very small but nonzero probability we'd need instead to drive the car several hundred more miles -- across state lines -- instead of boarding our return flight. Is there a particular rental car company you'd advise choosing, or other tips, tricks, guidance? [more inside]
posted by jerome powell buys his sweatbands in bulk only around Santa Fe, NM at 6:38 PM - 7 answers

We (partner, me, 12 yr old son from Boston) are spending a few days in Memphis and then driving to visit family in Talladega, AL. [more inside]
posted by jdl at 5:52 PM - 12 answers

I’m going to Mexico City for work. It will be my third trip in a few years. I have 2 extra days/nights. I am staying in Condesa near Parque Mexico. [more inside]
posted by vunder around Mexico at 1:37 PM - 7 answers

We are taking a trip to the Berkshires soon to do some hiking. Do you have any up-to-date recommendations for food (vegetarian options a must), shopping and generally weird stuff in the Pittsfield/Lenox area?
posted by rednikki around Norwood, MA at 1:14 PM - 10 answers

I'll be in London for a few days next week with my wife and my daughter, and I'd really like to keep it simple and enjoyable for us. [more inside]
posted by nicolin around London, England at 11:24 AM - 14 answers

I had cause to drive someone else's Smart car and the brakes behave very differently to every other car I've driven. Is this normal for the model, or indicative of a problem? [more inside]
posted by Lorc at 2:38 AM - 10 answers

At Pearson airport (Toronto YYZ), how far is it to walk from the security check-in (or baggage drop-off and check-in for that matter) to one of the farthest gates (e.g., Gates E70-E80, or Gates F60-F70) in Terminal 1? [more inside]
posted by feelinggood around Toronto, ON at 11:31 AM - 6 answers

I apparently have a hard time understanding online instructions but I'm seeing contradictory answers: In Montreal, can I, a tourist, just tap my credit/debit card to pay the fare on a bus and a train? And is Montreal generally cashless? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa around Montreal, QC at 3:04 PM - 13 answers

In October we are vacationing overseas and have long layovers in NYC. On the way there we have 6 hours (2:30pm-9pm) and coming home 9 hours(6:00am-3:30pm). Difficulty level: changing from LGA-JFK. Assuming getting to the airport 3 hours early, what is something fun we could do besides taxi straight between airports? We will be lugging luggage. Looking for something relaxing to break up a long journey.
posted by bitslayer around New York, NY at 7:46 AM - 18 answers

For #reasons, I will be landing at Logan 1:07 pm on a Saturday (Delta) and need to join a webinar panel at 2:30 pm. If I arrive timely / early, and traffic looks ok, I plan to cab to my friend's house in Arlington and join the webinar there. If that time doesn't work out, I plan to join the webinar at Logan. Advice? Are there quiet corners that will work? Should I try to get a pass to an airline's lounge (or maybe I would just annoy everyone in the lounge by talking to my computer?)?
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 10:53 AM - 10 answers

Visiting Istanbul on April 19, 20 & 21. Staying at Conrad Bosphorus Hotel. Planning to spend time in the Old Town on the peninsula. Where in the city do demonstrations typically occur? Have read the usual advice about avoiding crowds, but Istanbul is a crowded city. How do I differentiate between crowds that are just crowds, and crowds that are a demonstration in the making?
posted by John Borrowman at 7:04 AM - 2 answers

Late 40s American east coaster, thinking of going to England this August. Is that a wise thing to do, what with expected rising prices and everything going to hell? [more inside]
posted by clocksock around England at 6:56 PM - 36 answers

I will be taking a trip to Fiji in late May and am trying to narrow down places to visit. We particularly like snorkeling on our own from shore (rather than having to rely on a boat tour). Currently we are leaning toward Beqa Lagoon and the Yasawa Islands as main destinations, but what would you recommend? If there are places to stay that you particularly loved I would welcome those suggestions as well. [more inside]
posted by medusa around Fiji at 12:53 PM - 0 answers

My friend and I will vacation for a few days in Paso Robles. Questions about stuff to do/places to eat under the fold. [more inside]
posted by bookworm4125 around Paso Robles, CA at 6:21 PM - 7 answers

My son decided to teach his partner how to drive his car before the partner obtained a learners permit (so no insurance). Minor damage to the other car: broken tail light and body dents and damage. The car is our next door neighbor's, but the car is currently not working. I know my son has a responsibility to fix it, but the neighbor is saying we will need to tow it to get it fixed. What is my son's responsibility? Does he need to get the quote himself, or just reimburse the neighbor?
posted by jamireles2 at 6:17 PM - 14 answers

Any recommendations for interesting things to do in Raleigh, NC in the next few weeks, particularly with teens? Already looked into the major museums and parks, but interested in other experiences or things to see. Also, any good walking areas with shops/market type areas? (Prefer to stay within about a 15-20 min drive from downtown.)
posted by roaring beast around Raleigh, NC at 8:01 PM - 6 answers

Anybody here live, or lived, in Santa Fe, NM? I just watched a short about Gene Hackman and it made me want to live in Santa Fe. But I thought I could get some personal and authentic pros and cons from you folks, rather than read stuff that may or may not be accurate or honest or current. Related: Is it a good/not bad place for dogs? [more inside]
posted by Glinn around Santa Fe, NM at 5:02 PM - 13 answers