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Mefites,please share your experiences and informed opinions w.r.t. a cycling vacation in Ireland this coming August. We are experienced cyclists who will rent road bikes, maybe electric. We are looking to ride along the Atlantic Coast, starting near Cork. Narrow roads? How do motorists treat cyclists? What is the pavement quality? I assume the weather will be variable…should we have fenders? Most tours we find are self-guided, so we can pick our own restaurants etc. We are reviewing links found in old mefi posts,but welcome more recent recommendations..
posted by TDIpod around Ireland at 12:56 PM - 5 answers

I'm looking at taking a three-day equipment training session, but it's in an American megacity, which is really out of my element and looking for advice. [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown at 10:10 AM - 21 answers

Soon I'll be flying from the US to an EU country, with a fairly short layover at Heathrow. I have a US passport and a passport from an EU member country. Is there any advantage to using one or the other? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn around London, England at 5:51 PM - 13 answers

Heading to Puerto Rico in a week and looking for adventures with the kids (8 and 10), especially horseback riding and zip lines. We’re hitting a roadblock with 250 lb. weight limits that exclude my wife. We’ve ridden horses elsewhere, and surely there’s something in PR for Clydesdales like her, no? We’ll be west of Luquillo on the north shore, but will gladly drive elsewhere.
posted by ahthefrench around Puerto Rico at 3:30 PM - 6 answers

Mr. eirias, Little eirias, and I will be in Helsinki 12/26-12/30! What’s good this time of year? [more inside]
posted by eirias around Helsinki, Finland at 6:26 AM - 3 answers

Looking for recommendations for brief stops not far off the highway that are interesting, unexpected, or just authentically showcase the local vibe for non-Instagrammers. [more inside]
posted by jerome powell buys his sweatbands in bulk only around Willits, CA at 1:23 PM - 9 answers

I want to go to South America, because I've never been. I am at the very earliest, not-even-planning stages of planning. Any suggestions for trips? I don't have a budget or date in mind yet, but let's say two weeks in 2025 or 2026. A tour group could be good so I don't have to deal with fiddly things, so long as there's plenty of free time. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 9:24 AM - 12 answers

My Dad (74) and I (47) are going to Keswick from Saturday to Tuesday. What seasonal events / lesser-known places can you recommend. [more inside]
posted by runincircles around England at 3:25 PM - 3 answers

I've never been to Central America so I'm planning a winter getaway. [more inside]
posted by hairless ape around Costa Rica at 1:14 PM - 8 answers

Insurance company accidentally cancelled my auto insurance earlier than what was requested and now there is a gap in coverage. I know this would affect my risk category in shopping around for auto insurance, but I don't know how long this will take to back date and correct. I am currently on another insurance plan that is planning to terminate my auto insurance in 2 weeks due to a completely different reason, so I'm feeling very overwhelmed in terms of time frame. Do I wait for this error in gap coverage to be fixed and then shop around for auto insurance? Would this count against me? Or do I just shop around for auto insurance now -- because I don't know how long this error is going to take to fix and because I am short on time? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:52 PM - 7 answers

What are your favourite obscure and quirky London museums for someone who likes history but has been to all the major sites? [more inside]
posted by thecjm around London, England at 8:53 AM - 38 answers

I will be heading to New Zealand next month and I'm looking for ideas. [more inside]
posted by azalea_chant around New Zealand at 7:45 PM - 11 answers

So we're doing our first trip to Japan this March (Myself, Mrs. Mosley and our Japan-obsessed 15 year old daughter). I'm not the best in crowds, and though I was aware of how bad it can be in Tokyo, stuff I've read recently describes how it's gotten even worse. I'm looking for midsized Japanese cities to visit with interesting things to see and do. Nothing too remote, though. Thanks.
posted by AlonzoMosleyFBI around Japan at 6:30 AM - 29 answers

In the coming weeks/months, I'll be spending time in that area... [more inside]
posted by vrakatar around Uxbridge, MA at 4:38 PM - 4 answers

My spouse and I will be in Tokyo soon and we'd like to go out for a nice dinner. By nice I mean not insanely expensive but maybe ~$75 each. Big caveat: no seafood, and reasonable confidence of no cross-contamination. [more inside]
posted by moonmoth around Japan at 4:10 PM - 8 answers

Planning a babymoon girls trip in early January for my pregnant 30 y.o. daughter, myself, and my 81 y.o. mom. We're all in good health, but I like to be mentally prepared in case of an emergency. If any of us needs to go to a hospital, which one should we go to / ask to be taken to? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling around New York, NY at 7:29 AM - 4 answers

Please help me find a fantasy holiday-ish getaway that would be fun for a kid and his grown-ups. I'd like to take my 8 YO and my husband to Vermont for a 3-4 nights between Christmas and New Year's. Hoping to find a magical lodging place with at least some of the following qualities: charming; woodsy; grounds where my kid can play in the snow; on-site or nearby snowshoeing and/or sledding; some on-site dining options and/or cabins/cottages with a kitchen. [more inside]
posted by CiaoMela around Vermont at 7:20 AM - 9 answers

Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by dubious_dude at 3:18 PM - 13 answers

A director of a charity I’m involved with wants to hire a work van for a few months to see if driving a van - needed for the charity work - is feasible for their disabilities. What reputable companies do this, and what’s the cost? Thank you!
posted by The Last Sockpuppet around England at 5:55 PM - 2 answers

Why would I not want to bid on this decommissioned police motorcycle? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 7:38 AM - 9 answers