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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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Destinations Archive
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A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 19 CommentsI rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […] -
Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 9 CommentsIs the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […] -
Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)
Posted on January 6, 2011 | 32 CommentsWe’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […] -
Snow day: Free winter activities in Salt Lake City (video)
Posted on January 2, 2011 | 13 CommentsThe Downtown Traveler editorial team (that’s me and Jake) narrowly escaped the East Coast snow storm. We left JKF airport the day after Christmas, just a few hours before it […] -
I survived Snowmageddon 2010: NYC readers share blizzard photos
Posted on December 29, 2010 | 17 CommentsNew York City was hit hard this Sunday by a blizzard that covered Central Park in 20 inches of snow, shut down three major airports, prevented emergency workers from responding […] -
The perfect day: Cross-country skiing at Warren Dunes State Park
Posted on December 27, 2010 | 7 CommentsToday’s featured writer is Ted Nelson, also known as “Traveling Ted.” He’s our favorite Chicago blogger and we admire his passion for adventure travel. Ted’s been backpacking since elementary school […] -
Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches
Posted on December 16, 2010 | 16 CommentsClose your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […] -
Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia
Posted on December 15, 2010 | 37 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […] -
Kenya’s Safari Park Hotel and Casino is an African paradise
Posted on December 12, 2010 | 11 CommentsWe’re excited to feature Mark Keith Muhumuza as today’s guest writer. Mark is a Uganda-based freelance journalist and blogger. His beat includes travel, business, lifestyle and environmental issues in East […] -
Holiday survival guide: 7 tips for spending Christmas abroad
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 15 CommentsAre you stressed about spending Christmas overseas? Relax– if you keep an open mind, celebrating the holiday abroad can be a welcome change. Get the most out of your vacation […]
![A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City I rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/canyons-heated-lift-2-115x115.jpg)
![Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week) Is the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kim-Kardashian-street-art1-115x115.jpg)
![Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide) We’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/empire1-115x115.jpg)
![Snow day: Free winter activities in Salt Lake City (video) The Downtown Traveler editorial team (that’s me and Jake) narrowly escaped the East Coast snow storm. We left JKF airport the day after Christmas, just a few hours before it […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/leslie-tubing-r-115x115.jpg)
![I survived Snowmageddon 2010: NYC readers share blizzard photos New York City was hit hard this Sunday by a blizzard that covered Central Park in 20 inches of snow, shut down three major airports, prevented emergency workers from responding […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nyc-snow-storm-child-115x115.jpg)
![The perfect day: Cross-country skiing at Warren Dunes State Park Today’s featured writer is Ted Nelson, also known as “Traveling Ted.” He’s our favorite Chicago blogger and we admire his passion for adventure travel. Ted’s been backpacking since elementary school […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/warrne-dunes-state-park7-115x115.jpg)
![Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches Close your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/02_vida_marinha-115x115.jpg)
![Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia Today’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chicken-feet-cumi-and-ciki-115x115.jpg)
![Kenya’s Safari Park Hotel and Casino is an African paradise We’re excited to feature Mark Keith Muhumuza as today’s guest writer. Mark is a Uganda-based freelance journalist and blogger. His beat includes travel, business, lifestyle and environmental issues in East […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kenya-safari-park-hotel1-115x115.jpg)
![Holiday survival guide: 7 tips for spending Christmas abroad Are you stressed about spending Christmas overseas? Relax– if you keep an open mind, celebrating the holiday abroad can be a welcome change. Get the most out of your vacation […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Christmas-in-Thailand-dancer-115x115.jpg)