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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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Video Archive
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![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 […] -
![Is this a good time to visit Egypt? The answer is yes, according to travel expert Giulia Cimarosti. After publishing the article “Is it safe to visit Egypt and Jordan?” […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/me-with-beduins-in-wadi-el-gamal-115x115.jpg "Is it safe to visit Egypt after the revolution? Q+A with travel blogger Giulia Cimarosti")
Is it safe to visit Egypt after the revolution? Q+A with travel blogger Giulia Cimarosti
Posted on January 22, 2012 | 35 CommentsIs this a good time to visit Egypt? The answer is yes, according to travel expert Giulia Cimarosti. After publishing the article “Is it safe to visit Egypt and Jordan?” […] -
![Thousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/NYC-Times-Square-New-Years-Eve-2012_crowds-4-115x115.jpg "Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012")
Photos: Crowds gather in Times Square for New Years Eve ball drop 2012
Posted on December 31, 2011 | 7 CommentsThousands of people packed Times Square on Saturday afternoon hoping to score a plum spot for the New Year’s Eve ball drop. By 1 PM– 11 hours before the event– crowds […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Want a unique honeymoon? Skip the traditional getaway to Europe or the Caribbean and head to a more exotic destination. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, camping or relaxing at the beach, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Koh-Lanta-Thailand-115x115.jpg "Top 5 honeymoon destinations for adventurous travelers (video)")
Top 5 honeymoon destinations for adventurous travelers (video)
Posted on July 19, 2011 | 37 CommentsWant a unique honeymoon? Skip the traditional getaway to Europe or the Caribbean and head to a more exotic destination. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, camping or relaxing at the beach, […] -
![Want to experience the American West? Head to Cheyenne, Wyoming for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Billed as the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” this annual festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CFD-Indian-Village-girls-dancing-115x115.jpg "Top 5 attractions at Cheyenne Frontier Days (photos)")
Top 5 attractions at Cheyenne Frontier Days (photos)
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 11 CommentsWant to experience the American West? Head to Cheyenne, Wyoming for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Billed as the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” this annual festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, […] -
![Like many Americans, I envision Canada as a kinder, gentler version of my own country. This image has taken a hit following last night’s Canucks riot in downtown Vancouver. Sterling […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Vancouver-Canucks-victory-party_1-115x115.jpg "Canucks riot shocker: Canadians not so polite after all! (video)")
Canucks riot shocker: Canadians not so polite after all! (video)
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 18 CommentsLike many Americans, I envision Canada as a kinder, gentler version of my own country. This image has taken a hit following last night’s Canucks riot in downtown Vancouver. Sterling […] -
![Bolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/nyc-dance-parade_6-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village")
Photo essay: NYC Dance Parade 2011 rocks the East Village
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 15 CommentsBolivian dancers, cheerleaders, roller skaters, drag performers, a stripper and other free spirits twirled through the East Village on Saturday during the fifth annual New York Dance Parade. Over 9,000 […] -
![Good news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/post-rapture-looting-facebook-event-JPEG1-115x115.jpg "Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery")
Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery
Posted on May 22, 2011 | 17 CommentsGood news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […]