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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
adventure Archive
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![How does a New York native keep up with her Utah-bred, double-diamond loving husband on a ski vacation? It’s simple… take up snowboarding! When we ventured to Park City this […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Park-City-Canyons-Run-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Learning to snowboard in Park City, home of the pros")
PHOTOS: Learning to snowboard in Park City, home of the pros
Posted on February 3, 2013 | 7 CommentsHow does a New York native keep up with her Utah-bred, double-diamond loving husband on a ski vacation? It’s simple… take up snowboarding! When we ventured to Park City this […] -
![There are few countries as beautiful and as rich in ancient culture as Turkey, which sits on the cultural border of Europe and the Middle East. With so much to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/turkey-photo1-115x115.jpg "Top 5 ways to travel in Turkey without renting a car")
Top 5 ways to travel in Turkey without renting a car
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 5 CommentsThere are few countries as beautiful and as rich in ancient culture as Turkey, which sits on the cultural border of Europe and the Middle East. With so much to […] -
![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-115x115.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
Posted on December 9, 2012 | 14 CommentsI 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 […] -
![Sun, great food and friendly people are just a few of the many reasons to visit southern Spain. The region appeals to every type of traveler, from culture mavens to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5128713722_509d3007aa-115x115.jpg "Top 5 destinations in southern Spain: From museums to bullfighting")
Top 5 destinations in southern Spain: From museums to bullfighting
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsSun, great food and friendly people are just a few of the many reasons to visit southern Spain. The region appeals to every type of traveler, from culture mavens to […] -
![As Sandy news coverage dies down and the hashtag #Sandy ceases to trend on Twitter (always a sign of news fatigue), the storm is far from over in Lower Manhattan. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Screen-Shot-2012-11-01-at-4.17.54-PM-115x115.png "PHOTOS: Life in the East Village during Hurricane Sandy and the blackout")
PHOTOS: Life in the East Village during Hurricane Sandy and the blackout
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 14 CommentsAs Sandy news coverage dies down and the hashtag #Sandy ceases to trend on Twitter (always a sign of news fatigue), the storm is far from over in Lower Manhattan. […] -
![I never thought I’d jump of a cliff until I went canyoneering. I admit it: the film 127 Hours inspired me to visit Southern Utah, with its sweeping views of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/canyoneering-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Canyoneering for beginners at the Escalante National Monument")
PHOTOS: Canyoneering for beginners at the Escalante National Monument
Posted on September 12, 2012 | 7 CommentsI never thought I’d jump of a cliff until I went canyoneering. I admit it: the film 127 Hours inspired me to visit Southern Utah, with its sweeping views of […] -
![A popular holiday destination for over 150 years, Coney Island offers ocean swimming, amusement park rides and a lively Boardwalk– all in the heart of New York City. Coney Island […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Coney-Island-Brooklyn-15-of-20-115x115.jpg "Top 5 attractions in Coney Island – Brooklyn’s playground (photos)")
Top 5 attractions in Coney Island – Brooklyn’s playground (photos)
Posted on September 5, 2012 | 16 CommentsA popular holiday destination for over 150 years, Coney Island offers ocean swimming, amusement park rides and a lively Boardwalk– all in the heart of New York City. Coney Island […] -
![Pop quiz: Think of a park in New York City. Does anything come to mind besides Central Park? The city’s most celebrated park should not be missed, but it’s not […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Long-Island-City-Sculpture-Park-Queens-NY-115x115.jpg "Free in NYC: 5 must-see public parks in New York City (photos)")
Free in NYC: 5 must-see public parks in New York City (photos)
Posted on September 1, 2012 | 15 CommentsPop quiz: Think of a park in New York City. Does anything come to mind besides Central Park? The city’s most celebrated park should not be missed, but it’s not […] -
![When you travel overseas, do you look to soak up the culture and see how the locals live? If so, pack your driver’s license and update your iTunes playlist… it’s […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Landlopers-Lake-Matheson-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: 6 scenic road trips from around the world – from Italy to Iraq!")
PHOTOS: 6 scenic road trips from around the world – from Italy to Iraq!
Posted on August 28, 2012 | 15 CommentsWhen you travel overseas, do you look to soak up the culture and see how the locals live? If so, pack your driver’s license and update your iTunes playlist… it’s […] -
![Tired of the daily grind? A road trip is the perfect escape. Home to vast stretches of open highway, the United States offers nearly endless road trip possibilities. To help […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/4997585883_0689e1fd4e_z-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: 7 classic American road trips – chosen by travel bloggers!")
PHOTOS: 7 classic American road trips – chosen by travel bloggers!
Posted on August 22, 2012 | 25 CommentsTired of the daily grind? A road trip is the perfect escape. Home to vast stretches of open highway, the United States offers nearly endless road trip possibilities. To help […]
