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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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![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-6-3-115x115.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
Posted on December 2, 2012 | 14 CommentsLocal 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 […] -
![There’s more to Vail than world-class skiing. From horseback riding to mountain biking, Vail offers enough warm-weather activities to merit a visit in spring, summer or fall. The best part? […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Horseback-riding-in-Vail-4-115x115.jpg "Top 10 warm-weather activities in Vail (for non skiers)")
Top 10 warm-weather activities in Vail (for non skiers)
Posted on August 19, 2012 | 12 CommentsThere’s more to Vail than world-class skiing. From horseback riding to mountain biking, Vail offers enough warm-weather activities to merit a visit in spring, summer or fall. The best part? […] -
![Imagine finding a beach in the heart of Manhattan. That would be ridiculous, right? This idea might not be far-fetched, based on my stay at the Renaissance Curacao Resort and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Renaissance-Curacao-Hotel_Infinity-Beach-02-115x115.jpg "Enjoy the beach (without leaving the city) at the Renaissance Curacao Resort")
Enjoy the beach (without leaving the city) at the Renaissance Curacao Resort
Posted on March 8, 2012 | 8 CommentsImagine finding a beach in the heart of Manhattan. That would be ridiculous, right? This idea might not be far-fetched, based on my stay at the Renaissance Curacao Resort and […] -
![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 […] -
![New Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Tompkins-Park-Halloween-Dog-Parade_Pomeranian-in-Lady-Gaga-costume-115x115.jpg "Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade")
Photos: Creative dog costumes at the 2011 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Posted on October 22, 2011 | 9 CommentsNew Yorkers are known for our fashion sense– and our dogs are no exception. Pooches from across the city gathered in the East Village on Saturday to show off the […] -
![Montreal is known for its abundant thrift stores (called friperies), which offer unique looks at great prices. If you don’t consider yourself a bargain shopper, take heart: these are not […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Montreal-thrift-store-display-2-115x115.jpg "Shopping guide: The best Montreal vintage stores offer fashion, fur and art")
Shopping guide: The best Montreal vintage stores offer fashion, fur and art
Posted on September 29, 2011 | 10 CommentsMontreal is known for its abundant thrift stores (called friperies), which offer unique looks at great prices. If you don’t consider yourself a bargain shopper, take heart: these are not […] -
![Hurricane Irene was supposed to be the worst storm to hit New York City in 26 years. 370,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes this weekend, and some Manhattan […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Aftermath-of-Hurricane-Irene-in-NYC_East-Village-workers-115x115.jpg "Photos: The East Village survives Hurricane Irene with flooding, fallen trees and a dead rat")
Photos: The East Village survives Hurricane Irene with flooding, fallen trees and a dead rat
Posted on August 28, 2011 | 19 CommentsHurricane Irene was supposed to be the worst storm to hit New York City in 26 years. 370,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes this weekend, and some Manhattan […] -
![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 […] -
![The economy will improve in 2011, according to street artist Olek. To show her optimism about the new year, Olek covered New York’s famous “Charging Bull” sculpture in crochet. The […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bull-by-olek-04-copy-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Olek covers Wall Street Bull in crochet")
Street art photo of the week: Olek covers Wall Street Bull in crochet
Posted on December 31, 2010 | 17 CommentsThe economy will improve in 2011, according to street artist Olek. To show her optimism about the new year, Olek covered New York’s famous “Charging Bull” sculpture in crochet. The […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/chicken-feet-cumi-and-ciki-115x115.jpg "Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia")
Strange foods: Top 5 weirdest dishes from Malaysia
Posted on December 15, 2010 | 37 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei from the food and travel blog CC Food Travel. She’s an amazing woman: gorgeous, daring, and willing to try any food once. We love her […]