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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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Tour Archive
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![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 […] -
![Today’s guest post is by Maya Morgan, a traveler, filmmaker and copy editor from South Africa. I recently visited Berlin, Germany and was astounded by the street art that seems […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/4-The-Kiss-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Berlin street art celebrates Marlon Brando, Little Lucy and an infamous kiss")
Photo Essay: Berlin street art celebrates Marlon Brando, Little Lucy and an infamous kiss
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 9 CommentsToday’s guest post is by Maya Morgan, a traveler, filmmaker and copy editor from South Africa. I recently visited Berlin, Germany and was astounded by the street art that seems […] -
![My horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horseback-riding-at-vee-bar-ranch_10-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch")
Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 19 CommentsMy horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […] -
![After spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ruins-in-Jerash-Jordan-115x115.jpg "A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)")
A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 17 CommentsAfter spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […] -
![The recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/04-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand")
Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Posted on March 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsThe recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […] -
![My idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sid_Vicious_NY_Mug_Shot-115x115.png "Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)")
Manhattan death tour uncovers NYC’s shady past (photos)
Posted on March 1, 2011 | 20 CommentsMy idea of a fun activity doesn’t include riding around in the backseat of a hearse. But when Downtown Traveler was contacted by the director of Dead Apple Tours with […] -
![Near the end of our round the world trip we participated in a 5 day trek through the Colombian jungle to visit the ruins of Ciudad Perdida, the “Lost City.” […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/523-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City”")
Photo Essay: Trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City”
Posted on January 26, 2011 | 29 CommentsNear the end of our round the world trip we participated in a 5 day trek through the Colombian jungle to visit the ruins of Ciudad Perdida, the “Lost City.” […] -
![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 […] -
![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 "Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches")
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. […]