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  1. jessica_fletcher avatar

    RE: Not Travelling

    by jessica_fletcher 31 May 2012

    This year, Ive turned down free trips to; Mumbai and Delhi Hong Kong Boston and Paris

  2. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: Traveling cross country

    by nutraxfornerves 31 May 2012

    OK, let me be another killjoy and explain why you are getting such facetious answers. It's really impossible to make suggestions withou…

  3. varun8211 avatar

    Destination ideas for a vacation between June 25 to July 10

    by varun8211 31 May 2012

    Guys, We live on east coast US. .would appreciate if someone can throw some suggestions/ideas.. Few options we were thinking of - …

  4. CLavery605 avatar

    RE: Visa Waiver: Into LA, out of Fort Lauderdale - No ticket for inbetween

    by CLavery605 31 May 2012

    Hello I have a similar query to the original poster. I am an Irish Passport holder planning a trip to North America. I plan to enter…

  5. Christnp avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by Christnp 30 May 2012

    You may want to rent a car for one of your Boston days drive into the mountains to see autumn foliage. It's breathtaking. Closer to…

  6. nhebert214 avatar

    RE: Parents need to know

    by nhebert214 30 May 2012

    One of his buddies got whacked in the head with a bat when backpacking Germany and woke up with his money gone so I think he just wanted…

  7. nhebert214 avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by nhebert214 30 May 2012

    Boston is a ton of FUN! make sure you save time for that City. It doesnt require a car like LA would.

  8. Ishotamaninreno avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by Ishotamaninreno 30 May 2012

    The best advise i can give is being realistic about the distances in the US, it sure is one big, big place!!

  9. mrpenney avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by mrpenney 29 May 2012

    Three days each in LA, New York, and Boston seems a bit unbalanced to me. Los Angeles is not one of our more interesting cities, to be…

  10. VinnyD avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by VinnyD 29 May 2012

    Once again I stand corrected.

  11. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by nutraxfornerves 29 May 2012

    >San Luis Obispo is usually said like that, not just San Luis. Sorry Vinny, but locals call it "San Luis." Nearby Paso Robles is often…

  12. VinnyD avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by VinnyD 29 May 2012

    If I understand you correctly, you will be less than 25 when you rent the car, so you should expect to pay the surcharge for drivers less…

  13. nutraxfornerves avatar

    RE: One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by nutraxfornerves 29 May 2012

    >Is it advisable to do a day trip from San Francisco to Napa Valley? Maybe stop by Muir woods in the morning and head to Napa before lunch.…

  14. travelsg_87 avatar

    One month (West coast + NY + Boston)

    by travelsg_87 29 May 2012

    Hi all! I'm planning a trip with my family and would like some feedback on our planned route. We are a family of four travelling from…

  15. bangkokshock avatar

    RE: My passport expires this month. Let me know what I can do asap

    by bangkokshock 29 May 2012

    We also need to know what city you live in? If your a U.S Citizen living near one of these cities you can get your passport in 1 day,…

  16. psw avatar

    RE: Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by psw 29 May 2012

    The Stata Center at MIT is Frank Gehry's contribution to the local landscape. Decide for yourself whether it's an enhancement or a blight.…

  17. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by mrpenney 29 May 2012

    >The Harvard Graduate Center is by Gropius (but I think it's crap). Did you catch the recent thread where I was griping about the Gropius…

  18. gogobooty avatar

    Ride Share Kingston to Portland Sunday 6/3

    by gogobooty 29 May 2012

    Hi All I am flying in to Kingston around 5:30 PM on Sunday June 3rd. I have a reliable driver picking me up and driving me to Boston…

  19. xinloi avatar

    Re: water-filter projects near Atitlan

    by xinloi 28 May 2012

    Have been working as an engineer on water and wastewater projects for over 30 years. Sitting in San Pedro at the moment. Have never seen…

  20. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by VinnyD 28 May 2012

    #1-- Who says City Hall is one of the most elegant buildings in town? I've never met him, whoever he is.

  21. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by VinnyD 28 May 2012

    >cowpaths An urban legend. >either Breuer or Corbusier Breuer The Harvard Graduate Center is by Gropius (but I think it's crap). …

  22. itzawonnder avatar

    Re: Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by itzawonnder 28 May 2012

    Start with City Hall and join the debate about whether it is one of the most elegant buildings in town, or the absolute ugliest. Read…

  23. Ibana avatar

    Boston. Exhibitions and Architecture

    by Ibana 28 May 2012

    Hi! We will be in Boston in June. Any tips about exhibitions or buildings we shouldn't miss for someone who loves contemporary art and…

  24. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: Being Sandy

    by TopSportsman 27 May 2012

    Dieter is the Troll for not answering my question posed at # 7 above. Come on, Dieter, make your selection -- Will the Winner be Miami,…

  25. TopSportsman avatar

    RE: Being Sandy

    by TopSportsman 27 May 2012

    What the hell is the purpose of the stupid, pointless, and insane opening post. This ranks close to last place in Dieter's list of posts…

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