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- 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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Destinations Archive
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![I don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Vietnamerica_cover1-115x115.jpg "Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran")
Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 15 CommentsI don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […] -
![Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nyc-skyline-from-the-trump-soho-115x115.jpg "Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel")
Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 20 CommentsManhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […] -
![We visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/japan-cherry-blossoms-115x115.jpg "Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)")
Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 10 CommentsWe visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […] -
![The recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/04-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand")
Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Posted on March 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsThe recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […] -
![For the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cheyenne-wyoming_14-115x115.jpg "Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)")
Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)
Posted on March 21, 2011 | 12 CommentsFor the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […] -
![It’s been a week full of bad news so we thought we’d lighten things up a bit by reminiscing about a couple of our favorite camping destinations. We love camping […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/australia-115x115.jpg "Finding paradise: Why I love camping on the beach")
Finding paradise: Why I love camping on the beach
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 30 CommentsIt’s been a week full of bad news so we thought we’d lighten things up a bit by reminiscing about a couple of our favorite camping destinations. We love camping […] -
![As everyone is aware, Japan was hit by a devastating 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on Friday. We’ve been grappling with the images on television and the Internet and our […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/japan-photo-rev-115x115.jpg "How to help the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan")
How to help the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan
Posted on March 13, 2011 | 9 CommentsAs everyone is aware, Japan was hit by a devastating 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami on Friday. We’ve been grappling with the images on television and the Internet and our […] -
![I was flipping through the pages of Budget Travel magazine the other day and noticed an article about a boat journey along the Mekong River in Laos. Since we had […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/RTW-Trip-764-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Taking the slow boat along the Mekong River in Laos")
Photo Essay: Taking the slow boat along the Mekong River in Laos
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 15 CommentsI was flipping through the pages of Budget Travel magazine the other day and noticed an article about a boat journey along the Mekong River in Laos. Since we had […] -
![Angelenos head to flea markets year-round in search of rare, vintage finds. I must admit, my love of thrift stores waned around the time I was 25. As thrift stores […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rosebowl_Panorama-115x115.jpg "Shopping guide: The best Los Angeles flea markets")
Shopping guide: The best Los Angeles flea markets
Posted on March 3, 2011 | 25 CommentsAngelenos head to flea markets year-round in search of rare, vintage finds. I must admit, my love of thrift stores waned around the time I was 25. As thrift stores […] -
![My idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sid_Vicious_NY_Mug_Shot-115x115.png "Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)")
Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 20 CommentsMy idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […]