Does anyone else find the recent McCain’s ad about Obama not visiting the wounded troops deceiving?

McCain should be ashamed! So much for the straight talking express! This man has the nerve to say Obama found time to go to the gym and not visit the wounded? The pictures of Obama in that gym where taken by the Department of Defense in a gym visiting troops! What a liar this guy [...]

With the over 60s getting free travel on buses, is there a dedicated website designed to help the over 60s travel between Lands End and John O’Groats and all points in between?

If there isn’t, should there be?
Are there any helpful sites that fill the gap?
Buses are so fractionated it’d take a genius or a major nerd to find out how to get from the South Coast to the shores of Cardigan Bay using just free buses..
Any ideas?

How to avoid cameras on toll roads

How can I beat the cameras when I run a toll?I dont like paying tolls. Ive gotten advice ranging from leaving my tailgate down when I go through, to reflective spray paint, to tinted liscence plate covers. I havent tried any yet, does anybody know a good way to sneak by un-noticed?

What’s the temperature in the airplane luggage areas during the flight?

Are they heated? Or is it roughly the same as outside, ie -50C? Can I transport electronics without worrying that it will get broken? And will food get spoilt?

I’m going to London soon and am trying to book a hotel. It’s been 20 years since I was last in London (yes, I was a kid at the time) so I am not really sure how far certain areas are from the city centre. Can you help?

I want to do the normal tourist things – London Eye, Buckingham Palace, etc. Which area of London is close by for these places? Kensington, Knightbridge, Euston, Croydon. I’m confused!!
London
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What are good things to do in venice that might not be on the top of tourist guide lists?

My girlfriend and her mum are off to venice for a nice little holiday – they are both reading their lonely planet ish guides – but is there anything these guides don’t mention or anything that they don’t put much emphasis on? They have never been before.
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What was the best year of your life?

Mine was 1988/89 i was 14/15 and had the world at my feet i was young free and single i had lots of attention and did pretty much as i pleased.I got to be with the man id faniced for 3years i got to go out and do so much and see so much as [...]

What is the best low budget airline flying from between Gatwick and Cardiff?

Flying return. No immediate rush. Can be in a few weeks. Be grateful for any pointers you can give re airline, cost etc.
It’s for a friend who is horrified at rail prices (aren’t we all!).
Any idea of airport extra charges would be useful too. Thanks.
Cities mentioned in this Post: Cardiff, Gatwick

Is there a great website for finding this out?

I want to book some flights to the USA. I’m not too worried about where or who with but my dates are flexible. I need a web site that will show the cheapest flights over a 6 week period. Expedia used to have a button you could click to check over a date range but [...]

WHAT HAPPENS IF I OVERSTAY MY 90 DAYS IN USA

I HAVE INADVERTANTLY OVER BOOKED MY 90 DAY VISIT TO USA BY 2 DAYS,EXSPENSIVE TO CHANGE FLIGHTS NOW,WHAT WOULD BE THE RESULT IF I JUST carried on with my visit and hope nobody would notice?
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Are there many good ‘follies’ in the UK? If so, where?

I’ve visited The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn in North Yorkshire and thought it was fantastic, but knowing many of the ’surprises’ there, you can never really experience the first time joy again.
Are there any other similar follies around the country, and if so, where? If you have been, were they any good?
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Why do your cases always end up miles apart?

Recently went away, handed both cases in at checkin together and when we got to arrivals do you think the cases are still together? Not a chance, and it seems to happen every time. Has anyone else noticed this, and is there an explanation for it?

If you could take a holiday to any part of Australia, for the children, where would you go and what would you do?

I’m planning the theme parks at the Gold Coast, but a bit put off by the hordes that descend every school holidays. I’d kind of like to go to my childhood city, Sydney.
Sydney
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Have you ever been to Amsterdam?

My wife and I are discussing taking a vacation in Europe sometime later this year. I have always longed to go to Amsterdam because my friend told me he went a few years ago and it was the best and most stress free vacation he had ever taken. Have you ever been to [...]

Are these hotels real? If so where are they?

I mean, the ice castle one. Come on. That can’t be real. Can it?http://www.frogview.com/show2.php?file=1984

How far have you travelled after "a good drink"?

The Bishop Of Southwark says he would never have got home to Streatham if he had been under the influence.Personally I believe him but how about you, have you made any "incredible" journeys after a cold drink or two?

I’m going to venice in a few weeks. Has anyone been there before? Any tips?

I know there was a previous question like this but the answer was "Do what the locals do" I was looking for something a bit more specific. I have the Rogh Guide and Lonely Planet books but you can’t beat a direct recommendation.
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questions what are the dome shaped piles of stones i saw in scotland

I recently went on a tour of the scottish highlands and kept seeing dome shaped piles of stones. they appeared to be in random locations.Does anyone know what they are???
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Where is this clock?

Somewhere in England and I seem to think it’s in the West Country or somewhere like Dorset, there is a town/village that has a clock that shows the local time i.e. what the time would be there if we didn’t stick to GMT. I’ve seen it on travel shows in the past and now [...]

Yesterday i talked to a guy, he was talking to me about an idea he has, i thought it was a good idea. but i think ill share it with you guys… Can anybody spot any flaws ? or maybe improve the idea?

purpose of idea: to ease traffic congestion, to prevent
traffic accidents and to prevent traffic ‘madness’ ect
the idea: to fit all vehicles with video cameras. these
video cameras will send information at live rates to a
central computer, which will process the information,
about were to drive the vehicles. ultimatley it would be
a huge [...]

I am soon to be frequently traveling from London to Stoke on Trent….

I will be spending half the week in London, half the week in Stoke on Trent, couldn anyone tell me the cheapest way to go about this via rail please?
I usually travel with Virgin trains as this is the only company that run from Stoke on Trent (as far as I know).
Would it be cheaper [...]

Any tips or destination suggestions for a group going interailing?

A few friends and I plan on going interailing towards the end of this summer (maybe 9th of August to early september before we go to uni) any tips such as where to stay or good bars etc. would be welcome or even suggestions for cities we may not have considered. We’re going for the [...]

Would I be legally entitled to live permanently in Australia if I married an Austalian national/resident?

Suppose I were to go over on a six month tourist visa, and then decided to get married and stay there. Would I automatically qualify for residence as the wife of a national? Would the visa have to be changed – renewed? I am sure there are a hundred snags in this but I would [...]

Amsterdam myth or fact?

I have been considering a vacation to Amsterdam for quite some time now and have done a lot of research on going there as far as cultural differences, what to expect as a Yank, etc. My friend went a few years ago and has told me that there is a street there called Pusher [...]

How much electricity in kw hours does an Intercity 125 use on a journey from Kings Cross to Edinburgh?

As an additional question – can anybody also say how much this amount electricity would cost compared with the cost of the fuel for an equivalent diesel powered Intercity 125?
Cities mentioned in this Post: Edinburgh

Duration away from USA under Visa Waiver Program

Our current passport allows us to stay in USA for upto 90 days. How long must we stay out of USA before we can return? We are in the processes of purchasing a holiday home, and would like to return and stay as long and as often as we are allowed.
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Fun things to do……

On a four hour coach journey, when you have no ipod etc. At 6pm this evening I will be hoping on a coach to see the beautiful Maygs and wont arrive until 10pm. What can I do to pass the time? Creative answers please!

What’s the oddest thing you’ve seen in the lying in the central reservation of a motorway?

Having endured the M6 car park for some time today, north of J32,i saw,lying under the crash barrier,a nearly full bottle of salad cream,which i thought was a fairly odd thing to see in the middle of the motorway.You normally see bolts,exhaust parts,bits of rubber,wheel trims etc,but not bottled condiments.I was not near a town [...]

We may be taking a cruise sometime in the near future and…

what I want to know is where do I start? I have never taken a cruise and I really don’t know what I need to do. I am sure I will need a passport, but I don’t know if that applies to everywhere outside the States, or if it depends on where we [...]

What is the cheapest and best way to travel the world?

I am under 25 so could get a round the world ticket with STA travel would this be the cheapest way? I will probably start with a drive across America then on from there probably to the far east.
Are there any good reliable companies I can arrange homestays with in America or other countries?
What [...]

Does anybody know any valid Easyjet promotional codes?

Im flying out to Amsterdam and need TO SAVE MONEY!!!!!!I cant find any valid codes so if anybody can help???Im flying out on 14/3….Please help…Much Love…x
Cities mentioned in this Post: Amsterdam

I’m leaving the country

This time I’m letting you all know ahead of time, that I’m going away for a few days. I won’t say where I’m going. It’s a surprise. I’m leaving tomorrow morning and I won’t be back till late Monday night, so don’t expect any sign of life from me until Tuesday. Tomorrow is Thursday and [...]

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