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Recent Posts
- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
- How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
- Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
- Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
- 22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- 23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
- Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
- PHOTOS: 5 things to do in Newport Rhode Island
- PHOTOS: 5 reasons to visit Valencia Spain – from paella to street parties
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![Ripe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Montreal-Girls-Getaway-fruit-at-Jean-Talon-market-115x115.jpg "Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)")
Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)
Posted on November 2, 2011 | 15 CommentsRipe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […] -
![From girls in short skirts to men in short skirts– New York City’s Village Halloween Parade has it all! A photographer’s dream, the parade is essentially a massive street party that […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Village-Halloween-Parade-2011_Demonic-crew-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative costumes at the NYC Village Halloween Parade 2011")
Photos: Creative costumes at the NYC Village Halloween Parade 2011
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsFrom girls in short skirts to men in short skirts– New York City’s Village Halloween Parade has it all! A photographer’s dream, the parade is essentially a massive street party that […] -
![Think haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_leslie-with-troll-115x115.jpg "Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)")
Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)
Posted on October 25, 2011 | 5 CommentsThink haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […] -
![October 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_spooky-trio-115x115.jpg "Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade")
Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade
Posted on October 23, 2011 | 10 CommentsOctober 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […] -
![New Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Tompkins-Park-Halloween-Dog-Parade_Pomeranian-in-Lady-Gaga-costume-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade")
Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Posted on October 22, 2011 | 9 CommentsNew Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […] -
![Thousands of comic book, sci-fi and fantasy fans made the pilgrimage to Manhattan’s Javits Center this weekend for New York Comic Con 2011. Attractions included previews of The Avengers movie […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-NY-Comic-Con-Women-Bikini-Costumes-115x115.jpg "Photos: The 43 best women’s costumes at New York Comic Con 2011")
Photos: The 43 best women’s costumes at New York Comic Con 2011
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 17 CommentsThousands of comic book, sci-fi and fantasy fans made the pilgrimage to Manhattan’s Javits Center this weekend for New York Comic Con 2011. Attractions included previews of The Avengers movie […] -
![The Occupy Wall Street protests that began in New York City last month have officially spread across the globe. Thousands of people gathered across North America and Europe today to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Occupy-Wall-Street-March-Times-Square-NYC-Oct-15-_4-115x115.jpg "Photos: Occupy Wall Street movement fills Times Square NYC with peaceful protesters")
Photos: Occupy Wall Street movement fills Times Square NYC with peaceful protesters
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe Occupy Wall Street protests that began in New York City last month have officially spread across the globe. Thousands of people gathered across North America and Europe today to […] -
![Today’s guest post is by Maya Morgan, a traveler, filmmaker and copy editor from South Africa. I recently visited Berlin, Germany and was astounded by the street art that seems […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/4-The-Kiss-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Berlin street art celebrates Marlon Brando, Little Lucy and an infamous kiss")
Photo Essay: Berlin street art celebrates Marlon Brando, Little Lucy and an infamous kiss
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 9 CommentsToday’s guest post is by Maya Morgan, a traveler, filmmaker and copy editor from South Africa. I recently visited Berlin, Germany and was astounded by the street art that seems […] -
![Who are the Occupy Wall Street protesters and what do they hope to achieve? If you don’t know, you aren’t alone– even news anchors have a hard time answering basic […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Occupy-Wall-Street-Rally-Oct-8-2011-skeleton-2-115x115.jpg "Photos: Occupy Wall Street protest signs feature Reagan, Marx and free hugs")
Photos: Occupy Wall Street protest signs feature Reagan, Marx and free hugs
Posted on October 9, 2011 | 24 CommentsWho are the Occupy Wall Street protesters and what do they hope to achieve? If you don’t know, you aren’t alone– even news anchors have a hard time answering basic […] -
![Madonna has changed her look countless times over the past 30 years, but I’ll always associate her with one signature style: pointy cone bras. She popularized the gravity-defying underwear during her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Montreal-Girls-Getaway-Jean-Paul-Gaultier-exhibit-at-Musee-des-Beaux-Arts-115x115.jpg "Madonna, cone bras and sailors: Review of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (photos)")
Madonna, cone bras and sailors: Review of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (photos)
Posted on October 2, 2011 | 14 CommentsMadonna has changed her look countless times over the past 30 years, but I’ll always associate her with one signature style: pointy cone bras. She popularized the gravity-defying underwear during her […]