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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![Our brush with a 12-foot gator in the Louisiana bayou There’s a reason swamp tours are a top attraction in Louisiana’s Cajun Country: alligators are dangerous, sexy and cool. Who […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-22-at-7.16.47-PM-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![Local food is all the rage and one farm in Cajun Country has taken it to a new level. At family-run Belle Ecorce Farms, you can sample artisanal goat cheeses […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-6-3-36x36.jpg "Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip")
Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
Archive for May, 2011
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![After we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Caitlin-and-Jeff-street-art-marriage-proposal_-115x115.jpg "UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!")
UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsAfter we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […] -
![Looking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Street-art-marriage-proposal-3-115x115.jpg "The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)")
The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsLooking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […] -
![Bolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nyc-dance-parade_6-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village")
Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 15 CommentsBolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […] -
![Good news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/post-rapture-looting-facebook-event-JPEG1-115x115.jpg "Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery")
Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery
Posted on May 22, 2011 | 17 CommentsGood news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […] -
![The latest travel hot spot isn’t a bustling metropolis like Paris, Bangkok or Rio de Janeiro; it’s the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Bloggers describe the 2,000-year-old ruins as a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Monestary-ruins-in-Petra-Jordan-115x115.jpg "The value of blogger press trips: Interview with Jordan Tourism Board’s Nayef Al-Fayez")
The value of blogger press trips: Interview with Jordan Tourism Board’s Nayef Al-Fayez
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 41 CommentsThe latest travel hot spot isn’t a bustling metropolis like Paris, Bangkok or Rio de Janeiro; it’s the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Bloggers describe the 2,000-year-old ruins as a […] -
![Is it safe to visit Japan? Many travelers are wary of visiting the country after March’s devastating earthquake and tsunami raised concerns about a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Youtube-video-of-mayor-inviting-tourists-jpg-115x115.jpg "Japanese mayor promotes travel safety on YouTube (video)")
Japanese mayor promotes travel safety on YouTube (video)
Posted on May 16, 2011 | 9 CommentsIs it safe to visit Japan? Many travelers are wary of visiting the country after March’s devastating earthquake and tsunami raised concerns about a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi […] -
![This report originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com on May 4, 2011 under the headline, “Actually, It’s A Great Time To Visit Egypt.” It is reprinted on Downtowntraveler.com with permission of the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/egyptian-museum-tourism-supporters-115x115.jpg "Egypt welcomes American tourists and affirms travel safety")
Egypt welcomes American tourists and affirms travel safety
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 11 CommentsThis report originally appeared on BusinessInsider.com on May 4, 2011 under the headline, “Actually, It’s A Great Time To Visit Egypt.” It is reprinted on Downtowntraveler.com with permission of the […] -
![It’s official: the travel industry has embraced social media. Blogger press trips, Twitter campaigns and Facebook discounts are now central to the marketing strategies of tour operators, hotels and tourism […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/runaway-juno-time-lapse-screenshot-115x115.jpg "Weekly recap: Top social media and tourism news")
Weekly recap: Top social media and tourism news
Posted on May 13, 2011 | 14 CommentsIt’s official: the travel industry has embraced social media. Blogger press trips, Twitter campaigns and Facebook discounts are now central to the marketing strategies of tour operators, hotels and tourism […] -
![After spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ruins-in-Jerash-Jordan-115x115.jpg "A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)")
A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 17 CommentsAfter spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […] -
![Last week I posted a photo essay of revolutionary Cairo street art. Since I don’t read Arabic, I wasn’t sure of the meaning behind the artwork. Fortunately, readers jumped in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cairo-street-art-muslims-love-christians-115x115.jpg "Update: Egyptian street art celebrates religious unity")
Update: Egyptian street art celebrates religious unity
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 12 CommentsLast week I posted a photo essay of revolutionary Cairo street art. Since I don’t read Arabic, I wasn’t sure of the meaning behind the artwork. Fortunately, readers jumped in […]
