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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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Guest post Archive
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![Today’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Laos-elephant-trek-with-local-guide-115x115.jpg "How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert")
How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 14 CommentsToday’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […] -
![While the Cote d’Azur or Provence are the obvious holiday destinations in the south of France, if you head further west to the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc-Roussillon you’ll find sun, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LeCarreBlancbeachsmall-115x115.jpg "The best of Montpellier, France: Beaches, art and fine dining (PHOTOS)")
The best of Montpellier, France: Beaches, art and fine dining (PHOTOS)
Posted on August 9, 2011 | 11 CommentsWhile the Cote d’Azur or Provence are the obvious holiday destinations in the south of France, if you head further west to the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc-Roussillon you’ll find sun, […] -
![Explore London’s emerging art scene with today’s guest writer, Laura Mannering. In this post, Laura shares her top gallery picks—ranging from a hair salon to a converted print shop. Check […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/POWfacesmall-115x115.jpg "London’s top 5 emerging art galleries (photos)")
London’s top 5 emerging art galleries (photos)
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 14 CommentsExplore London’s emerging art scene with today’s guest writer, Laura Mannering. In this post, Laura shares her top gallery picks—ranging from a hair salon to a converted print shop. Check […] -
![This week we’re honored to feature Billie Frank as a contributor. Billie is freelance writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico; she writes about art, history and culture on SantaFeTravelers.com. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Billie-NYC-childhood-115x115.jpg "NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s")
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
Posted on June 1, 2011 | 85 CommentsThis week we’re honored to feature Billie Frank as a contributor. Billie is freelance writer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico; she writes about art, history and culture on SantaFeTravelers.com. […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Carol Hilker, a freelance music writer and blogger based in Chicago. Carol has a wide array of interests, from indie music to baking. She first entered […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Reggies-Rock-Club-115x115.jpg "Top 5 places to hear indie rock bands in Chicago")
Top 5 places to hear indie rock bands in Chicago
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 10 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Carol Hilker, a freelance music writer and blogger based in Chicago. Carol has a wide array of interests, from indie music to baking. She first entered […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mei-yee-grilled-squid-115x115.jpg "Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)")
Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 25 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […] -
![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 "Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)")
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 […] -
![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 "The perfect day: Cross-country skiing at Warren Dunes State Park")
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 […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Solito Reyes III, a New Jersey-based music lover and IT professional with the largest MP3 collection we’ve ever seen. Every December we anxiously await Sol’s annual […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/midifighter-115x115.jpg "Best of 2010: Top 5 products for digital music fans (apps, mixers and more)")
Best of 2010: Top 5 products for digital music fans (apps, mixers and more)
Posted on December 27, 2010 | 3 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Solito Reyes III, a New Jersey-based music lover and IT professional with the largest MP3 collection we’ve ever seen. Every December we anxiously await Sol’s annual […] -
![Today’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/CIMG6913-115x115.jpg "A city girl’s guide to adventure travel")
A city girl’s guide to adventure travel
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 32 CommentsToday’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […]