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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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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 […]