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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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Shopping Archive
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![Hipsters, adorable dogs, stylish toddlers: Williamsburg, Brooklyn has a lock on people watching. The best spot to soak up the local culture is arguably at Smorgasburg, a free weekly food festival […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Williamsburg-Bklyn-Smorgasburg-12-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: People watching and tasty treats at Smorgasburg, Brooklyn")
PHOTOS: People watching and tasty treats at Smorgasburg, Brooklyn
Posted on August 5, 2012 | 10 CommentsHipsters, adorable dogs, stylish toddlers: Williamsburg, Brooklyn has a lock on people watching. The best spot to soak up the local culture is arguably at Smorgasburg, a free weekly food festival […] -
![Camping is fun, affordable and requires surprisingly little planning. In fact, you probably own many camping supplies already! As a “city girl” (raised in the New York suburbs) I developed […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Yellowstone-National-Park-camping-115x115.jpg "Camping 101: Top 5 packing tips for first-time campers")
Camping 101: Top 5 packing tips for first-time campers
Posted on June 10, 2012 | 19 CommentsCamping is fun, affordable and requires surprisingly little planning. In fact, you probably own many camping supplies already! As a “city girl” (raised in the New York suburbs) I developed […] -
![Have a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Artopolis-Greek-bakery-in-Astoria-NYC_Kourambiethes-115x115.jpg "Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens")
Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 12 CommentsHave a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […] -
![London was recently ranked the number one European city for shopping and culture. At this time of year, dazzling lights and window displays, great shops, chic hotels and restaurants make […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/OrnetteColemancopyrightLJF-115x115.jpg "Top 5 winter attractions in London – shopping, theater, jazz and more")
Top 5 winter attractions in London – shopping, theater, jazz and more
Posted on December 20, 2011 | 4 CommentsLondon was recently ranked the number one European city for shopping and culture. At this time of year, dazzling lights and window displays, great shops, chic hotels and restaurants make […] -
![Updated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rockettes-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City")
Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 14 CommentsUpdated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […] -
![Save money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Jacques-Torres-chocolate-shop-in-DUMBO-Brooklyn-115x115.jpg "Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores")
Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores
Posted on December 4, 2011 | 10 CommentsSave money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […] -
![Save money this Christmas by giving your friends what they actually want: travel accessories that fit easily into a carry-on bag (whether it’s a backpack or a Louis Vuitton). Our […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Amazon-Havaianas-womens-flip-flops-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 10 holiday gifts under $20 for travelers (2012 Christmas shopping guide)")
Top 10 holiday gifts under $20 for travelers (2012 Christmas shopping guide)
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 12 CommentsSave money this Christmas by giving your friends what they actually want: travel accessories that fit easily into a carry-on bag (whether it’s a backpack or a Louis Vuitton). Our […] -
![Ripe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Montreal-Girls-Getaway-fruit-at-Jean-Talon-market-115x115.jpg "Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)")
Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)
Posted on November 2, 2011 | 15 CommentsRipe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […] -
![Montreal is known for its abundant thrift stores (called friperies), which offer unique looks at great prices. If you don’t consider yourself a bargain shopper, take heart: these are not […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Montreal-thrift-store-display-2-115x115.jpg "Shopping guide: The best Montreal vintage stores offer fashion, fur and art")
Shopping guide: The best Montreal vintage stores offer fashion, fur and art
Posted on September 29, 2011 | 10 CommentsMontreal is known for its abundant thrift stores (called friperies), which offer unique looks at great prices. If you don’t consider yourself a bargain shopper, take heart: these are not […] -
![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 […]