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- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
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- 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
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adventure Archive
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![Today’s guest writer is Tracy Zhang, a 21-year-old travel photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. When Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights opened at the theater near my house, the 14 year-old me […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Old-Havana-Cuba-Street-Scene-1-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: The two sides of Havana, Cuba")
Photo Essay: The two sides of Havana, Cuba
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 13 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Tracy Zhang, a 21-year-old travel photographer based in Vancouver, Canada. When Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights opened at the theater near my house, the 14 year-old me […] -
![When you think of Argentina, a few classic scenes probably come to mind: tango dancing in Buenos Aires, marveling at the waterfalls in Iguazu or trekking in Patagonia. If you […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Salta04-115x115.jpg "Argentina road trip: The best of Tucuman, Salta and Jujuy (photos)")
Argentina road trip: The best of Tucuman, Salta and Jujuy (photos)
Posted on April 8, 2012 | 19 CommentsWhen you think of Argentina, a few classic scenes probably come to mind: tango dancing in Buenos Aires, marveling at the waterfalls in Iguazu or trekking in Patagonia. If you […] -
![The Australian Outback may be a desolate and unforgiving place, but it offers a number of spectacular sites you shouldn’t miss. We spent three weeks driving and camping across the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Australian-Outback-Kakadu-115x115.jpg "Top 8 must-see attractions in the Australian Outback (photos)")
Top 8 must-see attractions in the Australian Outback (photos)
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 12 CommentsThe Australian Outback may be a desolate and unforgiving place, but it offers a number of spectacular sites you shouldn’t miss. We spent three weeks driving and camping across the […] -
![There’s more to Brazil than carnival. Whether you are a laid-back beachcomber or die-hard partier, Brazil has a beach for you! The largest country in South America, Brazil has over […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Paraty-Brazil-Beach-Rocks-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The best beach towns in Brazil – our top 8 picks")
PHOTOS: The best beach towns in Brazil – our top 8 picks
Posted on March 5, 2012 | 40 CommentsThere’s more to Brazil than carnival. Whether you are a laid-back beachcomber or die-hard partier, Brazil has a beach for you! The largest country in South America, Brazil has over […] -
![We love beaches and are always searching for the holy grail: pristine white sand, calm water, no crowds and affordable lodging. Unfortunately we’re not alone in this quest and, more […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sihanoukville091-115x115.jpg "Cambodia tourism: Are the beaches of Sihanoukville still backpacker friendly?")
Cambodia tourism: Are the beaches of Sihanoukville still backpacker friendly?
Posted on March 4, 2012 | 8 CommentsWe love beaches and are always searching for the holy grail: pristine white sand, calm water, no crowds and affordable lodging. Unfortunately we’re not alone in this quest and, more […] -
![Renting a car in the United States is fairly straightforward these days, but renting overseas can to lead to many unforeseen headaches. I’ve now driven rental vehicles in 11 different […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/car-south-africa-115x115.jpg "Top 5 tips for renting a car abroad and driving overseas")
Top 5 tips for renting a car abroad and driving overseas
Posted on February 22, 2012 | 12 CommentsRenting a car in the United States is fairly straightforward these days, but renting overseas can to lead to many unforeseen headaches. I’ve now driven rental vehicles in 11 different […] -
![We are excited to participate in the ‘7 Supershots’ photo challenge created by Hostelbookers. Participants are encouraged to select favorite photos from their travels that best describe the seven categories […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RTW-Trip-259-115x115.jpg "7 photos that make us dream about travel")
7 photos that make us dream about travel
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 11 CommentsWe are excited to participate in the ‘7 Supershots’ photo challenge created by Hostelbookers. Participants are encouraged to select favorite photos from their travels that best describe the seven categories […] -
![Nothing says “commitment” like traveling around the world with your sweetheart. Whether backpacking through Laos or lounging on a Caribbean beach, these couples are together 24 hours a day, 7 […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/leslie-and-jake-dt-about-photo-2-115x115.jpg "Valentine’s Day Q+A: Expert tips for traveling as a couple")
Valentine’s Day Q+A: Expert tips for traveling as a couple
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 15 CommentsNothing says “commitment” like traveling around the world with your sweetheart. Whether backpacking through Laos or lounging on a Caribbean beach, these couples are together 24 hours a day, 7 […] -
![Pristine beaches, turquoise water and a vibrant sunset. These images may spring to mind when you think of a romantic getaway. But are beach destinations really the best places to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/P6110326-115x115.jpg "World’s most romantic travel destinations – chosen by real traveling couples!")
World’s most romantic travel destinations – chosen by real traveling couples!
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 7 CommentsPristine beaches, turquoise water and a vibrant sunset. These images may spring to mind when you think of a romantic getaway. But are beach destinations really the best places to […] -
![Travel isn’t always glamorous. Long flights, lumpy beds and unfamiliar customs can create stress for even the most Zen traveler. So how can couples keep romance alive while on the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Mei-and-Jo-at-Cape-Leeuwin-Lighthouse-Western-Australia-115x115.jpg "Couples travel tips: How to keep romance alive on the road")
Couples travel tips: How to keep romance alive on the road
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 3 CommentsTravel isn’t always glamorous. Long flights, lumpy beds and unfamiliar customs can create stress for even the most Zen traveler. So how can couples keep romance alive while on the […]