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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)
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![Today’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mei-yee-grilled-squid-115x115.jpg "Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)")
Best of China: Top 5 street foods in Xiamen (photos)
Posted on January 30, 2011 | 25 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Mei Yee, of food and travel blog I Am The Witch. Mei Yee entered our radar when she wrote about her honeymoon in the Maldives. Her […] -
![“New Yorkers love to complain.” These words, uttered by my Uzbekistani hair stylist yesterday, snapped me back to reality. Frustrated by the slush cascading through New York City’s streets, I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nyc-snow-storm-2011104-115x115.jpg "New York City bloggers react to January’s record snowfall (photos)")
New York City bloggers react to January’s record snowfall (photos)
Posted on January 28, 2011 | 19 Comments“New Yorkers love to complain.” These words, uttered by my Uzbekistani hair stylist yesterday, snapped me back to reality. Frustrated by the slush cascading through New York City’s streets, I […] -
![Near the end of our round the world trip we participated in a 5 day trek through the Colombian jungle to visit the ruins of Ciudad Perdida, the “Lost City.” […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/523-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City”")
Photo Essay: Trekking to Ciudad Perdida, Colombia’s “Lost City”
Posted on January 26, 2011 | 29 CommentsNear the end of our round the world trip we participated in a 5 day trek through the Colombian jungle to visit the ruins of Ciudad Perdida, the “Lost City.” […] -
![During our round the world trip we made a brief stop in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, a town near the Argentine border. San Pedro de Atacama is the entry […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/chile-sandboarding9-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Sandboarding in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile")
Photo Essay: Sandboarding in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 38 CommentsDuring our round the world trip we made a brief stop in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, a town near the Argentine border. San Pedro de Atacama is the entry […] -
![We’re excited to introduce a new series, “Meet the Local Expert.” Since the best travel advice often comes from locals, we’ve interviewed members of the tourism industry to get their […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Aruba-October-20105-115x115.jpg "Meet the Local Expert: Interview with Aruba Marriott’s social media specialist")
Meet the Local Expert: Interview with Aruba Marriott’s social media specialist
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 14 CommentsWe’re excited to introduce a new series, “Meet the Local Expert.” Since the best travel advice often comes from locals, we’ve interviewed members of the tourism industry to get their […] -
![On the day after Christmas, I narrowly escaped the snow storm that pummeled New York by catching an early flight to Salt Lake City. I was determined to spend New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jake-heated-lift-canyons-115x115.jpg "Skiing diary: A New Yorker rediscovers his Utah roots")
Skiing diary: A New Yorker rediscovers his Utah roots
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 25 CommentsOn the day after Christmas, I narrowly escaped the snow storm that pummeled New York by catching an early flight to Salt Lake City. I was determined to spend New […] -
![I rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/canyons-heated-lift-2-115x115.jpg "A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City")
A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 19 CommentsI rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […] -
![Is the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kim-Kardashian-street-art1-115x115.jpg "Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)")
Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 9 CommentsIs the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […] -
![We’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/empire1-115x115.jpg "Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)")
Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)
Posted on January 6, 2011 | 32 CommentsWe’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […] -
![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 […]