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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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![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 […] -
![Planning a beach vacation to Curacao? If so, don’t just stick to the resort. Mix up your visit with a hike to the top of Mt. Christoffel, the tallest peak […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Curacao-Mt-Christofell-Hike-vista-115x115.jpg "Caribbean adventure: Hiking Mt Christoffel in Curacao (photos)")
Caribbean adventure: Hiking Mt Christoffel in Curacao (photos)
Posted on February 7, 2012 | 11 CommentsPlanning a beach vacation to Curacao? If so, don’t just stick to the resort. Mix up your visit with a hike to the top of Mt. Christoffel, the tallest peak […] -
![Ready for world-class skiing? This is a great time to hit the slopes in Salt Lake City, Utah– arguably home to the best skiing in the United States. As a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Snowbird-ski-resort-in-Salt-Lake-City-Utah-115x115.jpg "Where to ski in Salt Lake City: Insider tips from a Utah skier")
Where to ski in Salt Lake City: Insider tips from a Utah skier
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 13 CommentsReady for world-class skiing? This is a great time to hit the slopes in Salt Lake City, Utah– arguably home to the best skiing in the United States. As a […] -
![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 […] -
![Have a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Artopolis-Greek-bakery-in-Astoria-NYC_Kourambiethes-115x115.jpg "Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens")
Eat like a New Yorker: Artopolis bakery offers authentic Greek pastries in Astoria Queens
Posted on January 2, 2012 | 12 CommentsHave a sweet tooth? You’ll love kourambiethes. Covered in a mound of powdered sugar, this Greek cookie is just one of the decadent desserts served at New York City bakery […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Erin Salvi, a Brooklynite with a passion for theater and impressive bargain-hunting skills. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, one of the best forms of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Lincoln-Center-Theater-Posters-JPG-115x115.jpg "NYC deals: How to find discount Broadway tickets online and in-person")
NYC deals: How to find discount Broadway tickets online and in-person
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 6 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Erin Salvi, a Brooklynite with a passion for theater and impressive bargain-hunting skills. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, one of the best forms of […] -
![Updated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rockettes-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City")
Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 14 CommentsUpdated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […] -
![Save money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Jacques-Torres-chocolate-shop-in-DUMBO-Brooklyn-115x115.jpg "Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores")
Made in Brooklyn: Top 10 holiday gifts from local NYC stores
Posted on December 4, 2011 | 10 CommentsSave money and support local businesses by buying your holiday gifts at a Brooklyn boutique. These shops provide handcrafted merchandise you can’t get at chain stores– with prices starting as […] -
![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 […]