I'd like to open my eyes to more photographer's work but don't know where to start...
posted to Ask Metafilter by stackhaus23 at 2:46 AM on December 21, 2007 (20 comments)

What podcasts will make me more intelligent just by listening to them? I enjoy the BBC's "In Our Time", which features serious discussion of historical events and people by academics working in the field, and also quirky, thought-provoking programs like WNYC's "Radio Lab" and "This American Life". I'm not so keen on some of the podcasts I typically get from newspapers that gloss over the surface of a subject with little analysis. What other highbrow podcasts are made by people who really know their shit?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nowonmai at 9:01 AM on November 20, 2007 (63 comments)

How can I stay up to date on the art/cultural scene in downtown Los Angeles?
posted to Ask Metafilter by phaedon at 12:06 PM on November 6, 2007 (6 comments)

I'm thinking about starting up a laundromat. I'm interested in the views of anyone who has ever owned (or knows someone who has owned) a laundromat, with a focus on such things as start-up costs, how profitable (generally speaking) they can be and what I should know about the laundromat trade (perks, pitfalls etc) before going in.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Effigy2000 at 3:30 PM on August 13, 2007 (21 comments)

Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Highway?
posted to Ask Metafilter by drezdn at 11:53 AM on April 2, 2007 (38 comments)

Road trip from San Diego to Seattle - what not to miss! and what to avoid!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Salvatorparadise at 6:35 AM on April 4, 2007 (20 comments)

So we're thinking about a road trip south from Vancouver to (maybe) LA...
posted to Ask Metafilter by vernondalhart at 8:06 PM on February 7, 2006 (17 comments)

I'd like to gather some recommendations for good bed & breakfasts or rental cabins for a weekend couple getaway in the Oregon Coast area or other areas of Oregon with great natural beauty. Requirements are listed on the inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matildaben at 1:29 PM on May 15, 2006 (11 comments)

What's a good 2-3 day route for driving from Seattle to San Francisco?
posted to Ask Metafilter by kirkaracha at 11:11 AM on July 19, 2006 (18 comments)

I'm looking for route ideas and places to stop for a week-long driving trip from San Francisco CA to Vancouver BC, that stays east of I-5. I want to do some back country hiking and hit some hot springs along the way.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Emanuel at 7:01 PM on June 2, 2006 (11 comments)

Driving from San Francisco to Seattle: how do we plan a pleasant 4-day trip up the west coast?
posted to Ask Metafilter by paulrockNJ at 11:31 AM on June 18, 2006 (7 comments)

How do I build a network of professional contacts in a new city?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TrashyRambo at 4:46 PM on March 24, 2007 (5 comments)

My girlfriend and I are having a great time in Whistler, BC at the moment and are anticipating a great week in Vancouver, starting tomorrow. It is, however, raining. Quite a bit.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dflock at 8:32 PM on March 24, 2007 (15 comments)

Jen Stark creates sculptures from construction paper.
posted to MetaFilter by solistrato at 7:28 PM on February 27, 2007 (31 comments)

I'm interested in setting up network-attached storage for my media, which mostly consists of digital photos (iPhoto) and 70+ GB music accessed via iTunes. I'd appreciate any links to blogs, etc. discussing this sort of thing for the Mac.
posted to Ask Metafilter by cahlers at 4:30 AM on February 5, 2007 (10 comments)

What is there to do in Santa Barbara?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nakedsushi at 3:55 PM on January 3, 2007 (18 comments)

Lost in Ireland: I'm a thirtysomething single woman who would like to spend some time in Ireland, anywhere from 2 to 5 weeks, probably in March or April. What to do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by eileen at 10:47 AM on January 3, 2007 (10 comments)

I would like to find out about good providers of photography tours and/or travel-based photography workshops abroad. Preferably, the workshops should be pitched at the level of an intermediate photographer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by matildaben at 11:02 AM on December 27, 2006 (6 comments)

I'm getting married in February, and the honey moon is planned for Hong Kong and Vietnam (Ho Chi Min). Does anyone have any recommendations on things not to miss in either place? Or ideas of extra special things to do?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jonnykid at 7:49 AM on October 30, 2006 (10 comments)

Help me figure out the cheapest way to travel around SE Asia and China for two-three weeks at the end of May, based in Hong Kong, leaving from and returning to Osaka.
posted to Ask Metafilter by MostHolyPorcine at 12:39 AM on April 26, 2006 (3 comments)

So I solved this problem, based on the help given by a few members, who I'm very grateful for. But was it really necessary for a load of people to come into the thread in the meantime and tell me that I didn't know what I was talking about?
posted to MetaTalk by reklaw at 11:35 AM on October 26, 2006 (175 comments)

Tourists coming to Los Angeles usually visit the standard few spots; but there are some amazing urban ruins that even the locals are rarely aware of. From the original site of the Los Angeles zoo (abandonded cages & rock facades now) to the remains of the Sunken City, to the inexorably rusting hull of the 44 year old shipwrecked Greek freighter Dominator, L.A.'s forgotten places are tourist destinations for the intrepid, local & visitor alike. A PDF guide to how to find many of the best (including the Echo Mountain House & The Bridge To Nowhere) can be found here. Many links & inspiration via
posted to MetaFilter by jonson at 12:14 AM on August 8, 2006 (11 comments)

The city outside your bedroom window doesn't care if you're lonely. I guess this song is about the feeling of hopelessness. Slightly more uptempo than my previously posted songs, this one features slide guitar, non-slide guitars, drums, piano, strings, and guest appearances by Riadsala (bass) and kerry and casio (background vocal).
posted to MeFi Music by edlundart at 4:56 PM on July 13, 2006 (4 comments)