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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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![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 […] -
![La Serenissima, meaning “the most serene,” might not seem an appropriate name for the most visited tourist destination in Europe. With its ancient cobbled streets packed with tourists at pretty […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Osteria-Oliva-Restaurant-in-Venice-Exterior-115x115.jpg "Art lover’s guide to Venice: The best restaurants, exhibits and hotels (photos)")
Art lover’s guide to Venice: The best restaurants, exhibits and hotels (photos)
Posted on November 18, 2011 | 11 CommentsLa Serenissima, meaning “the most serene,” might not seem an appropriate name for the most visited tourist destination in Europe. With its ancient cobbled streets packed with tourists at pretty […] -
![Updated December 2012 A winter visit to New York City isn’t complete without ice skating in the open air, surrounded by skyscrapers, adoring crowds and holiday decorations. From Rockefeller Center […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_3632-115x115.jpg "Where to ice skate in New York City: 2012 holiday guide")
Where to ice skate in New York City: 2012 holiday guide
Posted on November 13, 2011 | 8 CommentsUpdated December 2012 A winter visit to New York City isn’t complete without ice skating in the open air, surrounded by skyscrapers, adoring crowds and holiday decorations. From Rockefeller Center […] -
![Ripe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Montreal-Girls-Getaway-fruit-at-Jean-Talon-market-115x115.jpg "Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)")
Montreal getaway: Top 5 reasons to visit the Jean Talon Market (photos)
Posted on November 2, 2011 | 15 CommentsRipe strawberries, decadent chocolate and gourmet cheese… these are just a few of the sensual foods lining the aisles of Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market. One of North America’s largest outdoor markets, […] -
![Think haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_leslie-with-troll-115x115.jpg "Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)")
Review: Blood Manor haunted house delivers Halloween thrills in NYC (photos)
Posted on October 25, 2011 | 5 CommentsThink haunted houses are for kids? Then you haven’t experienced Blood Manor, a New York City attraction that combines the high production value of a Broadway show with the thrill […] -
![October 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/NYC-Blood-Manor-Haunted-House-2011_spooky-trio-115x115.jpg "Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade")
Top 5 places to celebrate Halloween 2011 in New York City: Haunted houses, a death tour and the Village Halloween Parade
Posted on October 23, 2011 | 10 CommentsOctober 31st is rapidly approaching. Are you still looking for Halloween plans? Find inspiration with our top 5 fun and freaky ways to celebrate our favorite holiday in New York City. […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […]