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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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News Archive
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![Thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Oakland on November 2, 2011, chanting and holding signs as part of a general strike organized by Occupy Oakland. The movement is rallying against […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/occupy-oakland-general-strike-115x115.jpg "Oakland’s on Fire! I survived the Occupy Oakland general strike (photos)")
Oakland’s on Fire! I survived the Occupy Oakland general strike (photos)
Posted on November 14, 2011 | 9 CommentsThousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Oakland on November 2, 2011, chanting and holding signs as part of a general strike organized by Occupy Oakland. The movement is rallying against […] -
![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 […] -
![Halloween is known to get a bit freaky in New York City, where ghosts, ghouls and vampires hop from bar to bar looking for treats. Possibly the only thing we don’t expect […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Halloween-Snow-Storm-2011_Gem-Spa-on-St-Marks-Place-115x115.jpg "Snowtober 2011: Halloween snowstorm hits East Village in New York City (photos)")
Snowtober 2011: Halloween snowstorm hits East Village in New York City (photos)
Posted on October 30, 2011 | 13 CommentsHalloween is known to get a bit freaky in New York City, where ghosts, ghouls and vampires hop from bar to bar looking for treats. Possibly the only thing we don’t expect […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![If you live in a thriving metropolis– New York, London and Hong Kong come to mind– then you’ve probably stumbled across the work of ASVP. This street art duo is […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ASVP-balaclava-street-art-poster-in-NYC-115x115.jpg "Interview: Street artists ASVP discuss their work, inspiration and first solo gallery show")
Interview: Street artists ASVP discuss their work, inspiration and first solo gallery show
Posted on September 18, 2011 | 13 CommentsIf you live in a thriving metropolis– New York, London and Hong Kong come to mind– then you’ve probably stumbled across the work of ASVP. This street art duo is […] -
![Hurricane Irene was supposed to be the worst storm to hit New York City in 26 years. 370,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes this weekend, and some Manhattan […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aftermath-of-Hurricane-Irene-in-NYC_East-Village-workers-115x115.jpg "Photos: The East Village survives Hurricane Irene with flooding, fallen trees and a dead rat")
Photos: The East Village survives Hurricane Irene with flooding, fallen trees and a dead rat
Posted on August 28, 2011 | 19 CommentsHurricane Irene was supposed to be the worst storm to hit New York City in 26 years. 370,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes this weekend, and some Manhattan […] -
![Last week an earthquake and this weekend a hurricane: Life in New York City is starting to resemble a disaster film. We take pride in our street smarts, but are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/NYC-getting-ready-for-Hurricane_Heart-Break-Bar-115x115.jpg "Photos: New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Irene with beer, duct tape and brunch")
Photos: New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Irene with beer, duct tape and brunch
Posted on August 27, 2011 | 37 CommentsLast week an earthquake and this weekend a hurricane: Life in New York City is starting to resemble a disaster film. We take pride in our street smarts, but are […]