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- How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
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- 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
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![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 […] -
![New York City was hit hard this Sunday by a blizzard that covered Central Park in 20 inches of snow, shut down three major airports, prevented emergency workers from responding […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nyc-snow-storm-child-115x115.jpg "I survived Snowmageddon 2010: NYC readers share blizzard photos")
I survived Snowmageddon 2010: NYC readers share blizzard photos
Posted on December 29, 2010 | 17 CommentsNew York City was hit hard this Sunday by a blizzard that covered Central Park in 20 inches of snow, shut down three major airports, prevented emergency workers from responding […] -
![Today’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/CIMG6913-115x115.jpg "A city girl’s guide to adventure travel")
A city girl’s guide to adventure travel
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 32 CommentsToday’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […] -
![In honor of Christmas, we’ve chosen Santa Claus as our street art photo of the week. But be warned: this isn’t your typical St. Nick. This downtown Santa swills booze […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/NYC-street-art-santa-claus-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Santa Claus visits the East Village")
Street art photo of the week: Santa Claus visits the East Village
Posted on December 17, 2010 | 10 CommentsIn honor of Christmas, we’ve chosen Santa Claus as our street art photo of the week. But be warned: this isn’t your typical St. Nick. This downtown Santa swills booze […] -
![Close your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/02_vida_marinha-115x115.jpg "Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches")
Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches
Posted on December 16, 2010 | 16 CommentsClose your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […] -
![Are you tired of staring at your boring old traditional Christmas tree? Check out these funky alternatives. Maybe you can steal an idea or two and go for a different […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/heineken-tree-115x115.jpg "The world’s most creative Christmas trees")
The world’s most creative Christmas trees
Posted on December 8, 2010 | 17 CommentsAre you tired of staring at your boring old traditional Christmas tree? Check out these funky alternatives. Maybe you can steal an idea or two and go for a different […] -
![Pedestrians beware: Bedbugs have invaded New York City streets. Giant blood-suckers are crawling all over the East Village, terrorizing residents and returning to their home base– an abandoned mattress in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/nyc-bedbug-mattress-art-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Bedbugs invade NYC streets")
Street art photo of the week: Bedbugs invade NYC streets
Posted on December 7, 2010 | 8 CommentsPedestrians beware: Bedbugs have invaded New York City streets. Giant blood-suckers are crawling all over the East Village, terrorizing residents and returning to their home base– an abandoned mattress in […] -
![Is this the dawn of robber chic? This poster by artist A.S.V.P. combines the ski mask and scowl of a 1980s NYC mugger with adorable hearts and an angelic halo. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/NYC-street-art-by-ASVP-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Hooded angel by A.S.V.P.")
Street art photo of the week: Hooded angel by A.S.V.P.
Posted on December 3, 2010 | 6 CommentsIs this the dawn of robber chic? This poster by artist A.S.V.P. combines the ski mask and scowl of a 1980s NYC mugger with adorable hearts and an angelic halo. […] -
![Are you looking for the latest adventure gear this holiday season? Skip EMS and REI and do your shopping at Ann Taylor Loft. A fly fishing trip just wouldn’t be […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Loft-urban-adventurer-115x115.jpg "Holiday shopping: Ann Taylor Loft inspired by adventure travel")
Holiday shopping: Ann Taylor Loft inspired by adventure travel
Posted on November 29, 2010 | 3 CommentsAre you looking for the latest adventure gear this holiday season? Skip EMS and REI and do your shopping at Ann Taylor Loft. A fly fishing trip just wouldn’t be […] -
![Each Friday I post a photo of street art to my LeslieTravel Facebook page. Usually it’s a challenge to pick a single work. This Friday, however, my decision was a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_1289-115x115.jpg "Street art photo of the week: Capitalist pig")
Street art photo of the week: Capitalist pig
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 6 CommentsEach Friday I post a photo of street art to my LeslieTravel Facebook page. Usually it’s a challenge to pick a single work. This Friday, however, my decision was a […]