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The 'Travel' idea is great. But the description is too esoteric, but be better if the description more plainly stated the target audience, which is independent travellers? – Dan Aug 3 '10 at 18:00

@Dan I agree, I haven't had a chance to travel much and thus feel excluded from the current description. – Sam Aug 12 '10 at 19:41

Agree with others... not a fan of the description but like the travel concept in general. – g . Aug 18 '10 at 20:31

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78 Example Questions (8 closed)

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added by octa Jul 16 '10 at 0:38

It's a bit unspecific. – gsharp Jul 16 '10 at 11:51

I disagree, I think it's just involved, as you need to cover several aspects: how to read the subway map, how to buy a ticket, how to validate the ticket, and any other useful information (how many zones a ticket is used for, how long can you use a single ticket for transfers etc). It would take a long answer for sure, but I think it's constrained well enough to be answered by someone who is an expert on tokyo subways. – Alan Jul 16 '10 at 12:36

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added by ritelalyhitrel Jul 23 '10 at 6:40

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added by malvim Jul 30 '10 at 21:37

Not sure how to phrase this in the headline, but the idea is I want to know about areas with hotels and that are not too far from where the action is. – malvim Jul 30 '10 at 21:38

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added by Tony Giaccone Aug 20 '10 at 20:27

Security can't be really measured and I think is too subjective to be a good example – Protron Sep 28 '10 at 18:22

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added by Alfred Myers Oct 2 '10 at 1:06

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added by Nicolas Raoul, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 21 '10 at 17:05

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added by dvhh, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 21 '10 at 17:05

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added by DavLink Oct 26 '10 at 8:56

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added by solomongaby Oct 26 '10 at 13:29

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added by googletorp, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:52

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added by Slavo Jun 17 '10 at 21:30

closed as off topic by Adam A, random, theycallmemorty, Dan, malvim Jul 30 '10 at 21:32

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

I voted this as a great off-topic example because it seems like more of a trivia question than a travel question. Also this question could be different for people depending on their location, race, languages spoken, religion, etc. – theycallmemorty Jul 14 '10 at 13:01

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added by Slavo Jun 17 '10 at 21:31

Needs more scope... perhaps a continent or region. – g . Aug 15 '10 at 19:39

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added by Slavo Jun 18 '10 at 8:56

I flagged this as not a good example because it seems like the answer would be different depending on where the person is departing from. – theycallmemorty Jul 8 '10 at 12:30

It will also vary from time to time and won't be useful in the long term. – hexygen Sep 19 '10 at 18:40

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added by Adam A Jun 23 '10 at 1:49

closed as off topic by Slavo, jwaddell, dlanod, nickf, theycallmemorty Jul 8 '10 at 12:28

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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added by jwaddell Jun 25 '10 at 1:14

closed as off topic by Slavo, nickf, Adam A, gsharp, David Budiac Jul 22 '10 at 13:28

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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added by theycallmemorty Jul 8 '10 at 12:36

closed as off topic by Lorenzo, iHeartGreek, malvim, alexsome, Knu Aug 11 '10 at 1:57

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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added by Spedge Jul 11 '10 at 14:19

More suited to a discussion forum. – random Jul 12 '10 at 5:18

Could be rephrased to be on-topic... – g . Aug 15 '10 at 19:34

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added by Spedge Jul 11 '10 at 14:20

closed as off topic by gsharp, alexsome, g ., odinzs, mcha Aug 25 '10 at 12:22

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

It's a bout work and not about travel. – gsharp Jul 16 '10 at 11:52

True gsharp, but then a great deal of the travellers I have met in Australia are there for a longer period and are doing a bit of work. Though it's perhaps better for a discussion forum than a Q&A site as the locations would probably move from month to month. – Spedge Jul 17 '10 at 11:40

Not voting on this one, but even though it is work-related, the poster says "casual work", which probably means he wants to travel there and work for a while. In my opinion, this is both work- AND travel-related. – malvim Jul 30 '10 at 21:23

I'd say this is borderline between on and off topic. Therefore, not a good example – matt burns Aug 16 '10 at 18:29

An answer could be: during summer do - at - ; during winter do - at - – Nicolas Raoul Oct 15 '10 at 7:42

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added by Spedge Jul 11 '10 at 14:21

	Would vote to close as subjective/argumentative – random Jul 12 '10 at 5:17
	Perhaps some definition for 'best' would make it less subjective. Best value? Best known? Best tour? – g . Aug 15 '10 at 19:51

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added by alexsome Aug 4 '10 at 15:54

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added by Mark Mayo Aug 9 '10 at 10:52

	Something like this might also work for the proposed London SE: area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/11196/… – Jonik Aug 10 '10 at 10:13
	um... walk! 'get around' needs to be better defined. – g . Aug 15 '10 at 19:42
	you can't walk from one side to the other when it can take 3.5 hours by bus! ;) I was thinking more along the lines of Oyster cards, bus passes etc – Mark Mayo Aug 16 '10 at 1:05

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added by matt burns Aug 16 '10 at 18:31

closed as off topic by g ., hexygen, Protron, Jonathan Tran, BenV Oct 8 '10 at 18:46

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

(deliberately writing an off-topic example) – matt burns Aug 16 '10 at 18:35

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added by pramodc84, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:44

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added by emit Aug 30 '10 at 3:40

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added by Alfred Myers Oct 2 '10 at 1:00

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added by Umsd Oct 7 '10 at 17:55

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added by flpgdt Oct 25 '10 at 14:27

I'd like to be able to say, I'm starting in X, want to visit this that and these. Need your knowledge for trains buses and flights of each. – flpgdt Oct 25 '10 at 14:31

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added by flpgdt Oct 25 '10 at 14:29

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added by DavLink Oct 27 '10 at 9:54

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added by pramodc84, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 4 '10 at 20:45

	This question is too broad and more suited to a discussion board. A better question might be: 'As an American traveling to India what is the biggest culture shock that I should prepare for?' – g . Aug 15 '10 at 19:44
	@g If you replace "Country X" with "the USA" and "Country Y" with India, that's pretty much exactly what is being asked. – Dan Dyer Aug 26 '10 at 22:54
	@Dan That can happen for anybody if you are visiting japan china, India, USA or UK any country which are culturally different. Different people, different view and different understanding --> Cultural shock – pramodc84 Aug 27 '10 at 2:07
	@pramodc84 I agree, I was disagreeing with g's criticism of the question. – Dan Dyer Aug 28 '10 at 12:47

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added by Radu Aug 11 '10 at 12:49

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added by theycallmemorty Jul 8 '10 at 12:34

closed as off topic by Lorenzo, Princess Fi, iHeartGreek, alexsome, Tea Drinker Aug 8 '10 at 11:07

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Don't think this is a good example. Maybe for Community Wiki, but without the actual text for the question, one couldn't tell if this is really travel-related. – malvim Jul 30 '10 at 21:20

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added by Lorenzo Jul 8 '10 at 16:43

This is subjective, because people's pallettes vary from person to person. I think a better worded question might be "What are some recommended dishes to try while in greece?" Obviously the answer is Fried Cheese Balls :D – Alan Jul 16 '10 at 12:38

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added by Lorenzo Jul 8 '10 at 16:42

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added by Oscar Jul 27 '10 at 23:17

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added by Adam A Jun 23 '10 at 1:51

closed as off topic by Slavo, jwaddell, dlanod, theycallmemorty, Lorenzo Jul 8 '10 at 16:38

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

	Really? I didn't feel this was a particularly good example as it is very simple (if you hit this site, then you can probably google what the capital of Spain is) and it's not like there's going to be opinions or suggestions from fellow travellers. – Spedge Jul 11 '10 at 9:26
	@Spedge: so try yo add greater off-topic examples! However this means that "geographic questions" are off topic in a travel Q&A site. – Lorenzo Jul 11 '10 at 11:40
	Hmm, I guess that's a fair point - but perhaps it should be a bit more niche than the capital of Spain? I shall try to add some examples :) – Spedge Jul 11 '10 at 14:06
	I think for a question with such an easy to find answer is off-topic, but less trivial questions like this might be on-topic – BudgieInWA Oct 26 '10 at 20:28