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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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![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 […]
