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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![Our brush with a 12-foot gator in the Louisiana bayou There’s a reason swamp tours are a top attraction in Louisiana’s Cajun Country: alligators are dangerous, sexy and cool. Who […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-22-at-7.16.47-PM-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![Local food is all the rage and one farm in Cajun Country has taken it to a new level. At family-run Belle Ecorce Farms, you can sample artisanal goat cheeses […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-6-3-36x36.jpg "Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip")
Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
Shopping Archive
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![Vintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vintage-flea-market-115x115.jpg "Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)")
Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 9 CommentsVintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […] -
![Don’t panic – there are plenty of gift ideas online! OK, so we’re running out of shopping days until Christmas. Fortunately, we live in the digital age and a thoughtful […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gifts-instant-camera-115x115.jpg "10 last minute Christmas gift ideas from Pinterest – from theater tickets to trips")
10 last minute Christmas gift ideas from Pinterest – from theater tickets to trips
Posted on December 7, 2013 | 6 CommentsDon’t panic – there are plenty of gift ideas online! OK, so we’re running out of shopping days until Christmas. Fortunately, we live in the digital age and a thoughtful […] -
![The best part of waking up is… not Starbucks! I love coffee. It’s one of the first things I think about in the morning and I appreciate a fine cup […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coffee-cup-baby-marfy-2-115x115.jpg "Drink Local: The World’s Best Independent Coffee Shops")
Drink Local: The World’s Best Independent Coffee Shops
Posted on May 18, 2013 | 16 CommentsThe best part of waking up is… not Starbucks! I love coffee. It’s one of the first things I think about in the morning and I appreciate a fine cup […] -
![If you’ve outgrown Ikea’s poster collection and aren’t ready to mortgage your home for a painting, it’s time to visit an emerging art gallery. To find New York City’s hottest venues for […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ground-Floor-Gallery-Brooklyn-Opening-115x115.jpg "Top 5 affordable art galleries in New York City")
Top 5 affordable art galleries in New York City
Posted on May 5, 2013 | 4 CommentsIf you’ve outgrown Ikea’s poster collection and aren’t ready to mortgage your home for a painting, it’s time to visit an emerging art gallery. To find New York City’s hottest venues for […] -
![Stone-washed, bullet-riddled and bleach-splattered– those are just a few of the ways we wore our jeans in the 1990s. If you’ve ventured into an Urban Outfitters lately, you know that […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_2828-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Beyond grunge – the ultimate guide to 1990s fashion")
PHOTOS: Beyond grunge – the ultimate guide to 1990s fashion
Posted on February 1, 2013 | 10 CommentsStone-washed, bullet-riddled and bleach-splattered– those are just a few of the ways we wore our jeans in the 1990s. If you’ve ventured into an Urban Outfitters lately, you know that […] -
![Let’s do the time warp again… If your iPhone, iPad, Xbox and laptop no longer provide the stimulation you crave, it’s time to go off the grid. A trip to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1991-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Reasons to Visit New Hope, Pennsylvania (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Reasons to Visit New Hope, Pennsylvania (PHOTOS)
Posted on January 5, 2013 | 18 CommentsLet’s do the time warp again… If your iPhone, iPad, Xbox and laptop no longer provide the stimulation you crave, it’s time to go off the grid. A trip to […] -
![Gowanus, Brooklyn has long been associated with its canal– and that’s not a good thing. Considered one of the “most extensively contaminated water bodies” in the United States by the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Made-in-Gowanus-Brooklyn-Tour-6-115x115.jpg "Beyond the Canal: Exploring Gowanus with Made In Brooklyn Tours (photos)")
Beyond the Canal: Exploring Gowanus with Made In Brooklyn Tours (photos)
Posted on December 16, 2012 | 10 CommentsGowanus, Brooklyn has long been associated with its canal– and that’s not a good thing. Considered one of the “most extensively contaminated water bodies” in the United States by the […] -
![Last week I managed to score the much coveted iPhone 5 from the first batch of deliveries, having ordered my phone online on the morning it became available. A few […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/iPhone-5-welcome-screen-115x115.jpg "Should you upgrade your iPhone? Pros and cons of the iPhone 5")
Should you upgrade your iPhone? Pros and cons of the iPhone 5
Posted on October 7, 2012 | No CommentsLast week I managed to score the much coveted iPhone 5 from the first batch of deliveries, having ordered my phone online on the morning it became available. A few […] -
![Why visit Brighton Beach, Brooklyn’s famous Russian neighborhood? This may be the only place in New York City where you can get fresh potato dumplings, $1.99 t-shirts and a Russian-language […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/St-Petersburg-Bookstore_Russian-CD-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Day trip to Brighton Beach – Brooklyn’s Little Russia")
PHOTOS: Day trip to Brighton Beach – Brooklyn’s Little Russia
Posted on August 27, 2012 | 10 CommentsWhy visit Brighton Beach, Brooklyn’s famous Russian neighborhood? This may be the only place in New York City where you can get fresh potato dumplings, $1.99 t-shirts and a Russian-language […] -
![There’s more to Vail than world-class skiing. From horseback riding to mountain biking, Vail offers enough warm-weather activities to merit a visit in spring, summer or fall. The best part? […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Horseback-riding-in-Vail-4-115x115.jpg "Top 10 warm-weather activities in Vail (for non skiers)")
Top 10 warm-weather activities in Vail (for non skiers)
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 12 CommentsThere’s more to Vail than world-class skiing. From horseback riding to mountain biking, Vail offers enough warm-weather activities to merit a visit in spring, summer or fall. The best part? […]
