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photos Archive
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![After spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Ruins-in-Jerash-Jordan-115x115.jpg "A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)")
A warm welcome in the ancient city of Jerash (photos)
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 17 CommentsAfter spending a day in Petra, the most popular (and blogged about) ancient site in Jordan, I didn’t have high hopes for Jerash. I had seen stunning photos of the […] -
![Last week I posted a photo essay of revolutionary Cairo street art. Since I don’t read Arabic, I wasn’t sure of the meaning behind the artwork. Fortunately, readers jumped in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cairo-street-art-muslims-love-christians-115x115.jpg "Update: Egyptian street art celebrates religious unity")
Update: Egyptian street art celebrates religious unity
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 12 CommentsLast week I posted a photo essay of revolutionary Cairo street art. Since I don’t read Arabic, I wasn’t sure of the meaning behind the artwork. Fortunately, readers jumped in […] -
![This is the latest in a series of reports on the “Restoring the Journey” trip that brought US tourism leaders to Egypt and Jordan to experience safety conditions firsthand. I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/cairo-egypt-flag-street-art-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Revolutionary street art in Cairo")
Photo essay: Revolutionary street art in Cairo
Posted on May 4, 2011 | 30 CommentsThis is the latest in a series of reports on the “Restoring the Journey” trip that brought US tourism leaders to Egypt and Jordan to experience safety conditions firsthand. I […] -
![This is the latest in a series of reports on the “Restoring the Journey” trip that brought US tourism leaders to Egypt and Jordan to experience safety conditions firsthand. I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Tourist-group-at-Tahrir-Square-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Visiting Cairo’s Tahrir Square after the revolution")
Photo essay: Visiting Cairo’s Tahrir Square after the revolution
Posted on May 1, 2011 | 18 CommentsThis is the latest in a series of reports on the “Restoring the Journey” trip that brought US tourism leaders to Egypt and Jordan to experience safety conditions firsthand. I […] -
![Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nyc-skyline-from-the-trump-soho-115x115.jpg "Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel")
Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 20 CommentsManhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […] -
![We visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/japan-cherry-blossoms-115x115.jpg "Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)")
Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 10 CommentsWe visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […] -
![New York City’s leading art fair, the Armory Show, drew heavy crowds this month with its mix of contemporary and modern art. Hundreds of people lined up at Manhattan’s Piers […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2011-NYC-Armory-Show_3-115x115.jpg "Best of NYC’s 2011 Armory Show: Street art, erotica and more")
Best of NYC’s 2011 Armory Show: Street art, erotica and more
Posted on March 27, 2011 | 16 CommentsNew York City’s leading art fair, the Armory Show, drew heavy crowds this month with its mix of contemporary and modern art. Hundreds of people lined up at Manhattan’s Piers […] -
![For the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cheyenne-wyoming_14-115x115.jpg "Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)")
Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)
Posted on March 21, 2011 | 12 CommentsFor the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […] -
![I was flipping through the pages of Budget Travel magazine the other day and noticed an article about a boat journey along the Mekong River in Laos. Since we had […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/RTW-Trip-764-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Taking the slow boat along the Mekong River in Laos")
Photo Essay: Taking the slow boat along the Mekong River in Laos
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 15 CommentsI was flipping through the pages of Budget Travel magazine the other day and noticed an article about a boat journey along the Mekong River in Laos. Since we had […] -
![Think you know all about Japanese food? You may be surprised by the dishes on offer at New York City’s Kirakuya Sake Bar. Despite frequenting Japanese restaurants in New York […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nyc-sake-bar-tuna-cocktail-115x115.jpg "Travelzoo Local Deal: Sake and tapas at NYC’s Kirakuya bar")
Travelzoo Local Deal: Sake and tapas at NYC’s Kirakuya bar
Posted on March 6, 2011 | 17 CommentsThink you know all about Japanese food? You may be surprised by the dishes on offer at New York City’s Kirakuya Sake Bar. Despite frequenting Japanese restaurants in New York […]