A 3-day bonanza in Iowa City and the Quad Cities. Iowa City is easy to love. [more inside]
posted by whatzit to Trip Reports around Iowa City, IA at 5:32 AM - 0 comments

I'd like to travel to the US in october and november. Where can I best experience election day? [more inside]
posted by lodev to Where to go? at 1:27 AM - 1 answer

I'm going to japan from march 9 until april 6, and I want to climb Mt Fuji, from the bottom til the top. How much snow should I expect? How cold is it going to be? My lonely planet says its doable, but thats pretty much it.
posted by youthenrage to Where to go? at 8:21 AM - 0 answers

Four days in Mexico City. [more inside]
posted by vacapinta to Trip Reports around Mexico City, Mexico at 10:49 PM - 4 comments

Anything unique/fun to do in Cancun outside the normal stuff? [more inside]
posted by mullacc to Destinations: What to Do around Cancún, Mexico at 3:21 PM - 4 answers

I'm looking to fly from Lima to Cusco round trip in about a month-Jan 3 to Jan 8. Given the amount of flights, it seems crazy that it would cost $300 (on kayak.com), but that's all I could find. [more inside]
posted by sweetkid to Travel Smart at 2:46 PM - 1 answer

Suggestions for places to take interesting photos in Honolulu/Oahu over Christmas [more inside]
posted by Razzle Bathbone to Destinations: What to Do around Honolulu, HI at 11:45 AM - 0 answers

ok... so two of my favorite people will be with me in New York next weekend? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 to Destinations: What to Do around New York, NY at 9:58 PM - 0 answers

I have a semi-unexpected week's vacation next week, and a yen to do some leisurely road-tripping. I have no shopping to do, no planned events to attend, no one I owe a visit, and in general nothing to recommend any city within 500-ish miles of Oklahoma City over any other. So... what events of unusual interest are happening December 8th-15th in the Central U.S.? Santa Fe or St. Louis; Denver or Memphis; Kansas City or Austin or any other metropolis within a day's drive of Oklahoma - anything going down in your burg that week that would justify a road trip?
posted by ormondsacker to Where to go? at 1:31 PM - 0 answers

Went to New York for one day. Took the train because I'm not too smart. I stayed at a Hostelling International hostel. I ate at The Spotted Pig and had ramen at Setagaya. [more inside]
posted by stuart_s to Trip Reports around New York, NY at 2:51 PM - 0 comments

So I'm planning to take a couple of weeks to drive around Southern / Eastern Africa...what should I not miss? [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime to Where to go? at 1:11 AM - 4 answers

Do you have suggestions about must-not-miss experiences in Iquitos, Chiclayo, Mancora or Tumbes, Peru? [more inside]
posted by gavia to Destinations: What to Do around Peru at 6:42 AM - 0 answers

The two of us are in Tokyo through November 8, being tourists. Are there any social opportunities for hanging out with other English-speakers? [more inside]
posted by cadge to Destinations: What to Do around Tokyo, Japan at 1:15 AM - 0 answers

Can you suggest some romantic things to do on a first date in Vienna? I've got a guide of Vienna and studied previous Vienna questions here. Great tips but visiting the Flaktürme f.i. is probably not the most romantic thing.... Btw there's a good chance that it will be raining.
posted by jouke to Destinations: What to Do around Vienna, Austria at 4:47 AM - 0 answers

I'll be spending a couple of days in Aalborg at the end of October and want to know what I mustn't miss whilst there. [more inside]
posted by esilenna to Destinations: What to Do around Aalborg, Denmark at 4:51 AM - 2 answers

I will be traveling to the Knoxville area next week for work. I am going out there a day early to hike in the Smokies. I am looking for a cheap hotel in the airport area and other logistical suggestions. [more inside]
posted by fieldtrip to Destinations: Where to Stay around Knoxville, TN at 8:28 PM - 0 answers

My mother is trying to take a sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. There are some snags so if anyone has done this I'd appreciate your help. . . [more inside]
posted by mai to Destinations: Getting Around around Cairo, Egypt at 8:21 PM - 0 answers

We're looking for some all-ages jazz venues in SF that we could hit up this Sunday or Monday (or possibly Saturday night). [more inside]
posted by rossination to Destinations: What to Do around San Francisco, CA at 9:47 AM - 0 answers

I'll be living/working in Reno for several weeks to a few months. Would appreciate suggestions for art, culture & nature. Unique & bizarre attractions would be a plus. Also, best vegetarian restaurants, or unique restaurants where a vegetarian won't starve? Obviously, I wouldn't be asking this if I were into gambling or searching for vanished gazillionaires.
posted by univac to Destinations: What to Do around Reno, NV at 9:31 PM - 0 answers

I will be in Chicago for the opening weekend of the art gallery season (sept. 6-9). What galleries should I visit?
posted by R. Mutt to Destinations: What to Do around Chicago, IL at 7:29 PM - 0 answers

Seattle to Lewistown, Montana, and back in 5-7 days. What else? [more inside]
posted by librarina to Where to go? at 10:23 PM - 2 answers

I'm going to Amsterdam and Rotterdam for a couple of days on business. Should I bring cash and exchange for Euros, or should I use my Visa debit card for stuff. I went to France in 2001 and my card worked on French ATMs; will it work in Holland?
posted by Mister_A to Travel Smart at 8:13 AM - 6 answers

I may be taking an impulse drive to Toronto or Winnipeg in a couple of weeks. [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone to Destinations: What to Do around Winnipeg, MB at 7:10 PM - 4 answers

I'm looking to get away for 3-4 days (and give my partner some alone time as well). My criteria are: relatively cheap, minimum heat/humidity, medium/big city with bookstores, cafes, art, and nightlife. I have to travel by train/plane - no car. Not interested in The Great Outdoors. I have a passport and I speak okay French. [more inside]
posted by desjardins to Where to go? at 4:06 PM - 2 answers

Stayed at Chennai for almost two months, and visited Hyderabad for a day or two. Restaurants: Palimer, The Crown. Theatres: Devi, Satyam, and PVR Multiplex. And some miscellaneous tips. [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 to Trip Reports around Chennai, India at 3:03 AM - 2 comments

Hi, Spending a week around Lake Como with my wife and 15 month old daughter in the middle / end of August. We've got a villa booked in Argegno,so will be using that as our base. Any tips on what to see / do around the area? We've got a hire car, so getting around isn't going to be a problem.
posted by lloyder to Destinations: What to Do around Argegno Co, Italy at 1:14 PM - 2 answers

36 Hours in Yosemite: I'll be attending a conference in San Francisco and will have most of the weekend to kill. We've already booked a hotel room just outside Yosemite National Park. I plan on seeing the Giant Sequoias, and generally just driving around. There's so much to see there that only 36 hours seems like a travesty. Alas. What are some must see things there that I can enjoy at a relatively relaxed pace in my short time there?
posted by Burhanistan to Destinations: What to Do around California, US at 10:27 PM - 6 answers

Two days, one night, a couple meals in New York. Sushi, bagels and the Unisphere. [more inside]
posted by stuart_s to Trip Reports around New York, NY at 2:08 PM - 3 comments

I tried to fit in some cultural activities between meals. I stayed in a youth hostel, took the subway from Queens to Manhattan daily ate a lot, mostly Japanese, and visited a couple museums. [more inside]
posted by stuart_s to Trip Reports around New York, NY at 11:13 AM - 1 comment

What's the best route to drive from Barra de Navidad or Melaque in Jalisco to Patzcuaro, Michoacan this December? How long will your recommended route take? [more inside]
posted by timeistight to Travel Smart at 7:36 AM - 2 answers

Last weekend, we headed out from Darwin to Kakadu National Park for the weekend. Kakadu is Australia's largest national park,and is World Heritage Listed for both environmental and cultural significance. You could easily spend a week there if you take advantage of all the walking trails and spots of beauty, or much longer if you have an off-road vehicle to explore the more distant parts. We decided to see what we could see in our Hyundai in just three days. [more inside]
posted by Jimbob to Trip Reports around Nt, Australia at 3:09 AM - 1 comment

Museum Geek in Chicago. In early May, 2007, I went to Chicago and Oak Park, IL, for a work trip, and got in quite a lot of introductory sightseeing and city highlights. [more inside]
posted by Miko to Trip Reports around Chicago, IL at 8:45 AM - 4 comments

A recap of two weeks in Zurich, Lucerne, Lugano, and Berne, and many marvelous points along the way. [more inside]
posted by madamjujujive to Trip Reports around Switzerland at 8:09 PM - 3 comments

On Sunday, we went to what is probably the most beautiful 'rocky' beach on the South Wales coast: Monknash. It's almost completely comprised of round and oval gray stones (there are small areas of sand at low tide) and hemmed in by tall cliffs with beautiful exposed layers of rock. The way the waves pound the stony outcropping of rock is something to see. The walk through the forest is great, too: there's a ruined building of some sort and nice little brook. Sadly, this beach is best appreciated by very spry young people / adults. The approach has two large stone stiles to get over, so it is not suitable for prams, wheelchairs, or anyone who would have a problem physically climbing over them. The beach itself has no sand at all, and you must walk carefully. Avoid the mossy bits, as they are very slippery. Not suitable for surfing, IMO, unless you are very, very good. Warning. If you do fish around the headland, keep an eye on the tide! [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin to Trip Reports around Monknash, United Kingdom at 4:11 AM - 1 comment

Road Trip! I'll be leaving from Missouri, heading north by northwest to Seattle, down the coast, and back through the empty interior. What's not to miss? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj to Where to go? at 11:01 AM - 5 answers

I went to Sofia as a side trip when I was living in Cluj-Napoca Romania in 1994. It was a whole different sort of Eastern Europe than I was used to. I went to a student conference and found a bowling alley. This is from an email I sent home after the trip. [more inside]
posted by jessamyn to Trip Reports around Sofia, Bulgaria at 10:13 AM - 2 comments

I can go on a two-to-four day trip this August, traveling by myself. I'm leaving from Seattle. I want to: walk a lot, see interesting things, eat good food, sleep in a clean and pleasant hotel (not a B&B), walk more, and generally enjoy a break from my lovely-but-exhausting small children. I have a passport, but don't want to spend a lot of time in the airport for such a short vacation. I don't want to go to Portland or San Francisco, as much as I like them both, because I've been there so often. I want to feel like I've been somewhere new and seen new things. Don't worry too much about budgets -- help me brainstorm, and I'll figure out what's realistic. (Private jets are not possible. Plane or ferry tickets are.) Alaska? Victoria? Where?
posted by The corpse in the library to Where to go? at 4:56 PM - 4 answers

Fattie Filter: What tips do you have for an overweight person flying on an international flight? [more inside]
posted by SteveTheRed to Travel Smart at 7:10 PM - 3 answers

Featuring the Grand Canyon Skywalk and Colorado River Rafting in Arizona. [more inside]
posted by netbros to Trip Reports around Arizona, US at 6:35 PM - 0 comments

What's the deal with public swimming pools in LA, and are there any in the Palms/Culver City neighborhood? If so, what are their damn hours?
posted by klangklangston to Destinations: What to Do around Los Angeles, CA at 4:56 PM - 2 answers