I’m starting to panic about going to law school. I have no idea what else I would do. If you’re a lawyer who regrets going to law school, what do you wish you had done instead? What other careers would be a good fit for someone with a background in law, but no JD?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by frizzle at 9:27 AM on June 17, 2015 (38 comments)

Figured this North American who's never been to Australia could take a week to travel before meetings start. What's fun? How far to roam?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by VeniceGlass at 1:08 PM on October 9, 2015 (9 comments)

My partner and I are flying from the US into Melbourne on the first of July and leaving two weeks later. The arrival and departure flights are booked, and now we're looking to lock down our travel schedule within Australia and between Australia and New Zealand. How ambitious is this itinerary?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by treefort at 7:02 PM on May 1, 2016 (14 comments)

Ex Sydney resident. Back for a week. What's new?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by superfish at 7:23 PM on July 5, 2016 (7 comments)

What's the best resource for learning about buying land and building a tiny prefab house?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Calicatt at 1:38 PM on January 12, 2017 (20 comments)

I consider myself a fairly savvy traveler yet one who still makes noob mistakes that end up costing me disproportionately in either in time, money, or enjoyment simply because I didn’t know better. Although I’ve gotten better with each trip, it leaves me wondering what easy changes I still have left to make that can boost my travel skills without having to learn them the hard way? Bonus points for recommendations that take advantage of a smart phone!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Goblin Barbarian at 4:18 PM on September 5, 2015 (29 comments)

Is it even remotely possible for me, a middle-aged, tenured professor in the humanities with a child to support, to leave academia? If so, how do I do it? Way more details follow below.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pleasant_confusion at 6:50 PM on July 22, 2015 (27 comments)

My new favorite way to entertain is what we're affectionately calling cocktail club—a casual drop-in thing with a cocktail of the night and snacks. The cover charge is limes and lemons. Usually 4-6 people are present at any given time. We do it every week, sometimes a couple times a week, and it is the best. I need more ideas for cocktails, foods, and making it THE BEST EVER!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by peachfuzz at 9:22 AM on May 4, 2015 (41 comments)

Where should I go in Europe for a 2-week long walking/hiking in early September?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by footnote at 5:45 PM on December 2, 2005 (18 comments)

What are some established walking routes for tourists around the world?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by pintapicasso at 9:45 AM on May 6, 2009 (19 comments)

I am an early 30's dude who was invited to a friend's wedding. It's in two days. I don't have much experience with weddings, and don't have anything to wear yet. I don't have much money, and don't have a suit of my own. Can you give me suggestions on what to wear so that I don't stick out like a sore thumb?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Thanquol180 at 12:31 PM on April 23, 2015 (38 comments)

I'm in the market for a new (to me) car. I've looked at old AskMes and googled, but still have a lot of questions on how to determine which car to buy and how best to buy it. Would greatly appreciate your help!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by widdershins at 2:17 PM on April 13, 2015 (18 comments)

I am planning on buying a lightly used car in the next few months, so I’m starting to research what kind to buy. What make/models (and years) should I consider?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by aka burlap at 11:19 AM on December 2, 2014 (19 comments)

What are the key variables to consider when deciding whether to buy a new versus a used car?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by eagle-bear at 9:33 AM on March 17, 2015 (24 comments)

Mr wwax & I have finally narrowed down our car choice to a Subaru Outback, but now the big questions arise. Do we buy new or certified preowned or just plain old secondhand? Then if we can finally stop going around in circles on that issue, what is the best way to borrow the money to buy the car?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by wwax at 10:40 AM on April 20, 2015 (21 comments)

Academics launch torrent site to share papers and datasets
posted to MetaFilter by eviemath at 1:12 PM on February 4, 2014 (11 comments)

Two women in our mid-20's with some international travel experience. No specific budget or length of time designated yet - more info on that inside. Multi-country or multi-city definitely an option. History, art, and food are of interest.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jorlyfish at 9:59 PM on January 24, 2014 (24 comments)

In my grandmother's final days battling brain cancer, she became unable to speak and she filled dozens of index cards with random letters of the alphabet. I'm beginning to think that they are the first letters in the words of song lyrics, and would love to know what song this was. This is a crazy long shot, but I've seen Mefites pull off some pretty impressive code-breaking before!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by JannaK at 4:13 PM on January 20, 2014 (151 comments)

How do you spot an amateur in your trade, profession, or hobby? Specifically, what are some examples of things that people without experience do, while attempting what you do or know well, because they don't know any better that make their lack of experience obvious?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by Blasdelb at 1:17 PM on September 18, 2012 (261 comments)

What beer can I easily find that will be closest to Golden Road's Berliner Weisse?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by otherwordlyglow at 9:37 PM on November 22, 2013 (10 comments)

I've just finished my Ph.D. coursework. I need a brief mental rest from serious work! But I'd like to continue being at least marginally productive. Can you help me think of "academic housekeeping" tasks to do that will pay off in the long run?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by ootandaboot at 5:38 PM on June 18, 2012 (23 comments)

Music recommendation: like Khachaturian at his most brash.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by komara at 11:16 AM on July 12, 2012 (9 comments)

After reading this post about ridiculously cheap, but great-sounding headphones, I became curious about other cheap things that compare favorably to much their much more expensive counterparts. Does anyone know of anything that fits the bill?
posted to Ask MetaFilter by jessssse at 7:26 AM on July 4, 2012 (44 comments)