Use this tag when asking us to offer suggestions about travel destinations. It's unlikely that such questions will be acceptable though since it's very difficult to ask one that's not too general yet not too localized.
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Top 3 to see/do in Reykjavík [closed]
I am travelling because of my job, and in a few months I'll go to Reykjavík.
I'm very excited because it is my first time in Iceland, and I'm managing in having more or less one free day to spend as ...
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Most thrilling roller coasters in South Carolina?
I am going to SC this summer. I wanted to visit some theme/amusement park in the neighborhood (Myrtle Beach) Can anyone suggest decent place with thrilling roller coasters?
I could only find the ...
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External hard drive for storing photo backups whilst travelling
Can anyone recommend a sturdy external hard drive specifically designed for travelling that I can back up photos and videos on?
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Offroad experience in Germany
I'm looking for a offroad park in Germany, where I can rent an offroad vehicle (but not an ATV) and have some fun for 2-3 days. The best case would be such a place in Hesse or Rhineland-Palatinate, ...
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Travel literature about cycling along the Rhine
I'm looking for traveling literature that covers the topic of cycling along the Rhine river. There are a lot of books, but I couldn't find any that covers all my needs:
It should be written in ...
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Perfect beach in Central America / Mexico?
I've been to Tamarindo in Costa Rica, Caye Caulker, Belize and several places in Mexico. Of all the beaches I've been to in Central America, Tulum, Mexico offers the ideal combination of pleasant ...
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Recommendation: Washington DC Hotel [closed]
I'm planning a trip to DC (for 2 on August 2013) and, since it's going to be my first time there, I'm looking for a nice hotel room as closer to downtown as possible. I'm a budget minded traveler, and ...
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Is there an opaque flight site?
In a response to this question, I have read that there are opaque flight sites:
An "Opaque" booking is one where you don't know the exact details of
what you're booking until after you've made ...
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Opaque hotel booking sites?
In this question, I first heard of opaque hotel booking sites. It sounds very interesting, but I don't know such a site. So my question is: Where should I start to look for opaque hotel booking sites?
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Two weeks in Atlanta and Athens, GA area
I'm planning a 2 week trip (end of Dec / beginning of Jan) to the USA and I will be based in Athens, GA, but I will move a lot between Athens, Snellville and Atlanta.
It's my first time in the USA and ...
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Warm weather options in SE Asia (near Shanghai) in the winter
My wife and I have about 12 days of vacation before she starts a short internship in Shanghai in January.
We are both Americans and don't speak Chinese and this will be our first time in China. ...
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Where in Europe can I find monuments and museums about Napoléon Bonaparte?
I'm interested in history and I want to visit some Napoléon historic places. The most known are the Arc de Triomphe and The battlefield of Waterloo, where he was defeated. But are there some other ...
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Are there really walking groups in malls in the US?
Tonight I was watching TV and then I saw a walking group of elderly people in a mall. The TV show mentioned that it is a mall walking group.
Since I'm always curious to see new things in the world I ...
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Where is the best snorkelling in the Caribbean? [closed]
I am planning to go to the Caribbean in January. I would like to be able to snorkel right off the beach, to avoid chartering a boat. Does anyone have suggestions on destinations (i.e. country, ...
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Recommendations on Car Hire and Train Travel for a UK trip in March 2013?
We are flying into London in early March and after a few days wish to catch a train out of London and hire a car for about 2.5 weeks - drive around England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland. There will be ...
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What is a good visa agent for obtaining a Chinese visa from the NY consulate?
As a followup to an earlier question: I'm planning to travel to China shortly, and I'm looking into visa agents - those companies that will accept your passport and application documents by FedEx or ...
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What are good holidays for a disabled adult and a small child?
My wife had a brain haemorrhage, leaving her quite profoundly disabled. We also have a young son - he's just turned three.
What family holidays can you suggest we might be able to enjoy - both now ...
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Rooftop bar in Manhattan?
Currently I'm in New York. I'm looking for a rooftop bar that provides a great overview about Manhattan, but is still affordable. (20 dollar for cocktail at maximum.) Additionally, I want to go there ...
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Step-down transformer that actually works?
I've gone through a couple of step-down transformers (220v → 110v) over the course of my travels. Each one I've purchased doesn't quite work as advertised; usually, the output voltage is still too ...
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Itinerary for 14 days in Northern Mongolia [closed]
So we have collated an itinerary for a 14 day trip in Northern Mongolia.
I thought I would post this up here to tap upon the collective wisdom of Travel.SE!
Any suggestions or alternatives from ...
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Online resource for reconnecting with other travelers?
Last summer I spent some time in St. Petersburg, Russia. On the bus from Tallinn to St. Petersburg I met a nice girl. We also spent some time in St. Petersburg. Unfortunately, I've lost the email ...
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Recommendation for accommodation in New York City
I'm looking for accommodation around downtown Manhattan in the first week of September. It should be around 50-60 USD per night. Any local recommendations would really help me. I need nothing fancy, ...
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Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in central southside Dublin? [closed]
I'm in Dublin for business so looking for places to take the team for a night out. Great food. Not Temple bar.
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Recommendation for accommodation in Vancouver [closed]
I'm looking for an accommodation around UBC in Vancouver in the second week of August. It should be around 50-60 CAD per night. Any local recommendations would really help me. I need nothing fancy, ...
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4 days in Paris
I am leaving on friday for a city trip to Paris, arriving at noon. I am already leaving Paris again at monday evening at 5 o'clock.
I really want to see the Louvre, Versailles and the Eiffel Tower ...
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Where to stay in Rome? [closed]
Ok, TripAdvisor lists like 1500 hotels in Rome. We have no idea what area to stay in. We would like to be close to shopping and sites. We also don't want to stay in some expensive chain hotel. ...
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Where are good places to get gelato in Rome? [closed]
In most cities, there are recommendable gelato shops. Rome is in Italy, so I guess every gelato is very good, but are there some shops in Rome where gelato is even a bit better then elsewhere? :-)
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How to select the perfect travel hat
I'm on the quest for a perfect travel hat. My requirements, in order of priority:
Sun protection. I'm balding. Sun screen is messy.
Should not have an overly stiff brim that gets in the way ...
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Finger Lakes and Wineries [closed]
Besides beautiful scenery, I heard the Finger Lakes region in New York state has some good wineries.
I did some research and found some good resources about the region.
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Managing SIM cards from multiple countries
I've found myself amassing a collection of SIM cards from my travels to different countries, and it's starting to become unmanageable.
Currently, I'm using plastic bags. Each SIM card goes in its ...
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Can anyone recommend a good hiking trail in Scotland?
I'm looking for some info on a scenic walking tour in Scotland, preferably a walking tour that could be done in 5-7 days.
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Is there any travel management software / webportal available?
All my sportive trips such as biking or hiking, I enter in an online portal called www.hikr.org. This portal allows to enter tour description, mark waypoints, and share the tour with others. ...
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Where to stay in San Fransisco? [closed]
My girlfriend and I are on vacation in San Fransisco the last week in July this summer and would like to hear where it makes most sense to stay in order to have good connections to move around with ...
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The Great Wall of China: Where should I start a visit?
The Great Wall of China is more than 6000 kilometers long. So if I want to see that wall, where should I start my visit? What are typical places to see the wall?
I'm interested in places that offer a ...
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International calling and data connectivity
What are cheap and efficient calling mechanisms when traveling internationally. Also what is a good netbook/internet service that is cheap and available internationally?
Specifically, I am looking ...
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What is a good town to use as a base to explore the Speyside region of Scotland
I will be in the Speyside region for a couple of days mainly exploring whisky distilleries, I will have a car and a sober driver, I'm just looking for a nice town to stay in for a couple of days.
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Biking and hiking for 4-5 days in Central Europe: Where should I go to?
This spring I'm planning to spend 4-5 days for sport vacations. I want to go hiking and biking. I know a lot of different places in Central Europe to do that, but I'm asking here to get new hints.
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More creative snow festivals than Sapporo snow festival
The Sapporo snow festival was pretty good. There was lots of delicious food stalls, information booths, and I even signed a petition calling for the return of Japan's "northern territories" (the ...
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Which European resort has the best pistes for beginner to intermediate snowboarders?
I'm trying to choose a ski resort for a couple of snowboarders.
Here's what we are looking plenty of beginner and intermediate runs which:
Long and wide not just 100m nursery runs not narrow ...
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Snorkeling and beach location for Southern Thailand (Phuket/Krabi) in July?
I will be visiting Southern Thailand in early July. Flights are booked into Phuket International airport.
Can you recommend an island or beach resort for this time of year? Or given the monsoon, is ...
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New Orleans Live Music Venue Recommendations
I will be traveling to New Orleans at the end of the month. What are your recommendations for live music venues. I am looking for clubs / pubs / bars that feature nightly live music and are preferably ...
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Steak house in Amsterdam?
I'm looking for a steak house in Amsterdam that has a reasonable price range (absolutely not more than 30 euro for a big steak), is located in a central location, does not require any reservation, has ...
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Recommendation for backpacking trip in April [closed]
I am considering a backpacking trip in April for about a month. I am looking for a destination that:
Is "exotic" for an European (so I rule out the whole of Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New ...
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Romantic restaurants in ski area in Austria
I'm looking for a romantic restaurant (fireplace, view of the snowy mountains, not too big) in Austria within ski region. The region should be reachable in about 2.5 h from Munich by car. How can I ...
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Which city to visit in Europe during January?
In the first half of January, I'm planning to go on a 3-4 days city sightseeing trip in Europe. I'm looking for a nice location, but I'm not so sure which places are a reasonable choice in winter. I ...
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What parts of the Central or South Coast of California should I consider when looking for a surfing beach with beachfront hotels?
After asking "What affordable beachfront hotels in or near San Diego should I consider?", it occurred to me I may want to consider other areas of the South Coast or even Central Coast of California. ...
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Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic - Suggestions for 3 week vacation
My wife and I are looking to take a vacation next year, in September, to the above noted countries. I would like to solicit the 'must see' places in those countries. I focus more on the history (ie. ...
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Clubbing in Liverpool
I am going to Liverpool next Friday with 4 other friends and was wondering where could we get the best value for money clubbing experience? I read that Heebie Jeebies was good, but recent reviews ...
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Recommendations For a Hotel - Venice, Italy
I am planning a trip to Venice with a friend and would like to know of a really nice hotel to stay in.
About us: We are both in our early 30's, love great food and cocktail bars. We like to spend out ...
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What affordable beachfront hotels in or near San Diego should I consider?
I'm looking for a beachfront hotel in or near San Diego for my family (on the theory that the water there is warmer than say Los Angeles or certainly Pizmo Beach). I'm hoping to find a hotel near a ...
