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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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![Last week an earthquake and this weekend a hurricane: Life in New York City is starting to resemble a disaster film. We take pride in our street smarts, but are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/NYC-getting-ready-for-Hurricane_Heart-Break-Bar-115x115.jpg "Photos: New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Irene with beer, duct tape and brunch")
Photos: New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Irene with beer, duct tape and brunch
Posted on August 27, 2011 | 37 CommentsLast week an earthquake and this weekend a hurricane: Life in New York City is starting to resemble a disaster film. We take pride in our street smarts, but are […] -
![My horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horseback-riding-at-vee-bar-ranch_10-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch")
Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 19 CommentsMy horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […] -
![Today’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Laos-elephant-trek-with-local-guide-115x115.jpg "How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert")
How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 14 CommentsToday’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […] -
![New York City offers fabulous shopping, Broadway plays and… hiking trails? A thriving metropolis of 8 million people is an unlikely place to experience nature. But as Brooklyn’s Ben Keene […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Author-Photo-DSC02669-115x115.jpg "Where to hike in New York City: 10 tips from guidebook author Ben Keene")
Where to hike in New York City: 10 tips from guidebook author Ben Keene
Posted on August 3, 2011 | 22 CommentsNew York City offers fabulous shopping, Broadway plays and… hiking trails? A thriving metropolis of 8 million people is an unlikely place to experience nature. But as Brooklyn’s Ben Keene […] -
![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, […] -
![A grizzly bear attacked hikers at Yellowstone National Park this week, killing a man and injuring his wife. The incident is being described as the “first” deadly bear attack in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lk-bear-country-115x115.jpg "Bear attack! How not to panic on your Yellowstone vacation")
Bear attack! How not to panic on your Yellowstone vacation
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 26 CommentsA grizzly bear attacked hikers at Yellowstone National Park this week, killing a man and injuring his wife. The incident is being described as the “first” deadly bear attack in […] -
![After spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ruins-in-Jerash-Jordan-115x115.jpg "A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)")
A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 17 CommentsAfter spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […] -
![Tonight I’m heading to Cairo for a six-day trip to Egypt and Jordan. I’ll be accompanying the presidents of leading US travel associations as we meet with tourism officials in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/amman4-115x115.jpg "Follow #SafeME on Twitter for updates on Egypt/Jordan trip")
Follow #SafeME on Twitter for updates on Egypt/Jordan trip
Posted on April 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsTonight I’m heading to Cairo for a six-day trip to Egypt and Jordan. I’ll be accompanying the presidents of leading US travel associations as we meet with tourism officials in […] -
![Want to score a deep discount on papyrus scrolls, stroll into the Egyptian Museum without waiting on line, and snap photos of the great pyramids without another traveler in sight? […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Petra-Treasury3-115x115.jpg "Is it safe to travel to Egypt and Jordan? US tourism leaders to investigate")
Is it safe to travel to Egypt and Jordan? US tourism leaders to investigate
Posted on April 20, 2011 | 41 CommentsWant to score a deep discount on papyrus scrolls, stroll into the Egyptian Museum without waiting on line, and snap photos of the great pyramids without another traveler in sight? […] -
![The recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/04-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand")
Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Posted on March 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsThe recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […]