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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![Our brush with a 12-foot gator in the Louisiana bayou There’s a reason swamp tours are a top attraction in Louisiana’s Cajun Country: alligators are dangerous, sexy and cool. Who […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-22-at-7.16.47-PM-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![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-6-3-36x36.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
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
outdoors Archive
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![This is not your grandma’s chocolate recipe. It’s easy to make chocolate bars at home if you start by melting existing bars of chocolate. But why cheat? You can create […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cocoa-plantation-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: How to make chocolate from scratch – lessons from a St Lucia cocoa plantation")
PHOTOS: How to make chocolate from scratch – lessons from a St Lucia cocoa plantation
Posted on February 22, 2014 | 2 CommentsThis is not your grandma’s chocolate recipe. It’s easy to make chocolate bars at home if you start by melting existing bars of chocolate. But why cheat? You can create […] -
![A free, outdoor street art gallery lures visitors to Bushwick Known for warehouse parties, skyrocketing rents and artist studios, Bushwick may be the best place to see street art in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bushwick-street-art-bear-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Is Bushwick the best place to see street art in NYC?")
PHOTOS: Is Bushwick the best place to see street art in NYC?
Posted on February 2, 2014 | 11 CommentsA free, outdoor street art gallery lures visitors to Bushwick Known for warehouse parties, skyrocketing rents and artist studios, Bushwick may be the best place to see street art in […] -
![Welcome to Fremont– a small neighborhood in Northwest Seattle that feels like the center of the Earth. Fremont residents march to their own beat, and the area is known as […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Freemont-Seattle-Interurban-115x115.jpg "Best of Seattle: The bizarre sculptures of the Artists Republic of Freemont (PHOTOS)")
Best of Seattle: The bizarre sculptures of the Artists Republic of Freemont (PHOTOS)
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 4 CommentsWelcome to Fremont– a small neighborhood in Northwest Seattle that feels like the center of the Earth. Fremont residents march to their own beat, and the area is known as […] -
![Vintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/vintage-flea-market-115x115.jpg "Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)")
Shopping Guide: The Best Los Angeles Flea Markets (UPDATED)
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 9 CommentsVintage shoppers, rejoice! When I wrote my first post on Los Angeles flea markets, I had recently moved to the West Coast and didn’t realize just how many markets are […] -
![The Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nerja-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain")
PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […] -
![Today’s post is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Juno Kim, an adventurous blogger from Seoul and founder of the Asian Women’s Empowerment conference. Hongdae is one of the few places […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Korea-hongdae-street-art-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The street art of Hongdae – Seoul’s funkiest neighborhood")
PHOTOS: The street art of Hongdae – Seoul’s funkiest neighborhood
Posted on November 9, 2013 | 9 CommentsToday’s post is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Juno Kim, an adventurous blogger from Seoul and founder of the Asian Women’s Empowerment conference. Hongdae is one of the few places […] -
![Hundreds of adorable pooches descended on New York City’s Tompkins Square Park yesterday for the 23rd annual Halloween Dog Parade. This East Village costume party is a chance for canines […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Dog-Parade-Rising-Phoenix-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Best dog costumes at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2013")
PHOTOS: Best dog costumes at the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2013
Posted on October 27, 2013 | 10 CommentsHundreds of adorable pooches descended on New York City’s Tompkins Square Park yesterday for the 23rd annual Halloween Dog Parade. This East Village costume party is a chance for canines […] -
![Los Angeles has more to offer than freeways, Hollywood studios and Kardashians… promise! America’s second largest city boasts a variety of beaches to lure locals and visitors alike, from the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/LA-Manhattan-beach-8-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Top 10 attractions in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles")
PHOTOS: Top 10 attractions in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
Posted on September 22, 2013 | 4 CommentsLos Angeles has more to offer than freeways, Hollywood studios and Kardashians… promise! America’s second largest city boasts a variety of beaches to lure locals and visitors alike, from the […] -
![LA’s most creative work of art isn’t in a museum or the home of a Hollywood art collector; it’s in South Central. Yes, that South Central– the inner-city area immortalized […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Los-Angeles-Watts-Towers-7-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The Watts Towers in South Central LA – American outsider art at its best")
PHOTOS: The Watts Towers in South Central LA – American outsider art at its best
Posted on September 15, 2013 | 7 CommentsLA’s most creative work of art isn’t in a museum or the home of a Hollywood art collector; it’s in South Central. Yes, that South Central– the inner-city area immortalized […] -
![When you think of Manhattan, jogging trails probably aren’t top of mind. But Manhattan offers many scenic running paths – in parks, up and down the waterfronts and on islands […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Screen-Shot-2013-08-18-at-4.41.54-PM-115x115.png "NYC Marathon training guide: The best scenic running trails in Manhattan")
NYC Marathon training guide: The best scenic running trails in Manhattan
Posted on August 18, 2013 | 7 CommentsWhen you think of Manhattan, jogging trails probably aren’t top of mind. But Manhattan offers many scenic running paths – in parks, up and down the waterfronts and on islands […]
