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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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backpacking Archive
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![In this ‘Romantic Travel’ series, we’ve interviewed leading bloggers to uncover their tips for traveling as a couple. We’ve heard their advice on rekindling romance and dealing with different vacation […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Botswana-Safari_Jeep-115x115.jpg "Couples travel tips: How to deal with arguments while traveling")
Couples travel tips: How to deal with arguments while traveling
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 4 CommentsIn this ‘Romantic Travel’ series, we’ve interviewed leading bloggers to uncover their tips for traveling as a couple. We’ve heard their advice on rekindling romance and dealing with different vacation […] -
![Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, Kilimanjaro: there’s a whole world out there for you to explore. But do you want to see it alone or with a loved one? […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/japan-3-115x115.jpg "Travel blogger Q+A: Top 9 reasons to travel as a couple")
Travel blogger Q+A: Top 9 reasons to travel as a couple
Posted on February 12, 2012 | 3 CommentsMachu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, Kilimanjaro: there’s a whole world out there for you to explore. But do you want to see it alone or with a loved one? […] -
![Is this a good time to visit Egypt? The answer is yes, according to travel expert Giulia Cimarosti. After publishing the article “Is it safe to visit Egypt and Jordan?” […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/me-with-beduins-in-wadi-el-gamal-115x115.jpg "Is it safe to visit Egypt after the revolution? Q+A with travel blogger Giulia Cimarosti")
Is it safe to visit Egypt after the revolution? Q+A with travel blogger Giulia Cimarosti
Posted on January 22, 2012 | 35 CommentsIs this a good time to visit Egypt? The answer is yes, according to travel expert Giulia Cimarosti. After publishing the article “Is it safe to visit Egypt and Jordan?” […] -
![Planning a safari in South Africa? A word of advice: don’t limit yourself to wildlife. Round out your trip with a visit to the Drakensberg mountain range, home to the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Drakensberg-Mountain-Hike-South-Africa-02-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa")
Photo essay: Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 13 CommentsPlanning a safari in South Africa? A word of advice: don’t limit yourself to wildlife. Round out your trip with a visit to the Drakensberg mountain range, home to the […] -
![If you’re visiting Peru and are looking for something cheaper, less touristy, and all-around more adventurous than Machu Picchu, then head to the village of Cabanaconde. It’s the entry point […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hiking-colca-canyon-peru-26-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru without a guide")
Photo essay: Hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru without a guide
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 24 CommentsIf you’re visiting Peru and are looking for something cheaper, less touristy, and all-around more adventurous than Machu Picchu, then head to the village of Cabanaconde. It’s the entry point […] -
![Save money this Christmas by giving your friends what they actually want: travel accessories that fit easily into a carry-on bag (whether it’s a backpack or a Louis Vuitton). Our […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Amazon-Havaianas-womens-flip-flops-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 10 holiday gifts under $20 for travelers (2012 Christmas shopping guide)")
Top 10 holiday gifts under $20 for travelers (2012 Christmas shopping guide)
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 12 CommentsSave money this Christmas by giving your friends what they actually want: travel accessories that fit easily into a carry-on bag (whether it’s a backpack or a Louis Vuitton). Our […] -
![Today’s post is by Runaway Juno, a South Korean blogger with a taste for adventure. She is currently traveling across the USA and blogging about her experiences at RunawayJuno.com. During […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Runaway-Juno-with-Philadelphia-Love-Statue-115x115.jpg "Philadelphia: City of art and science (photos)")
Philadelphia: City of art and science (photos)
Posted on September 12, 2011 | 16 CommentsToday’s post is by Runaway Juno, a South Korean blogger with a taste for adventure. She is currently traveling across the USA and blogging about her experiences at RunawayJuno.com. During […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Admit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tent-115x115.jpg "Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)")
Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsAdmit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […]