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- 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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![Kurt Cobain is a music legend, so you might expect his hometown to have a museum or giant statue in the town square that celebrates his worldwide fame. As the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Kurt-Cobain-Memorial-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The hidden Kurt Cobain Memorial in his hometown of Aberdeen Washington")
PHOTOS: The hidden Kurt Cobain Memorial in his hometown of Aberdeen Washington
Posted on June 30, 2013 | 8 CommentsKurt Cobain is a music legend, so you might expect his hometown to have a museum or giant statue in the town square that celebrates his worldwide fame. As the […] -
![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-115x115.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
Posted on June 23, 2013 | 13 CommentsOur 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 […] -
![I grew up in a big city, so when I started traveling I was attracted to nature-friendly destinations rather than metropolitan areas. But after leaving my cubicle job in Seoul to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Juno-Florence-115x115.jpg "Stop hating on cities! 5 reasons to visit a city on your next trip")
Stop hating on cities! 5 reasons to visit a city on your next trip
Posted on June 16, 2013 | 5 CommentsI grew up in a big city, so when I started traveling I was attracted to nature-friendly destinations rather than metropolitan areas. But after leaving my cubicle job in Seoul to […] -
![New York is the most photographed city in the world… so find a unique angle! There is no shortage of cameras in New York City; Flickr has even recognized the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Leslie-Koch-NYC-Street-Scenes-17-115x115.jpg "Travel photography 101: The best places to take photos in New York City")
Travel photography 101: The best places to take photos in New York City
Posted on June 9, 2013 | 8 CommentsNew York is the most photographed city in the world… so find a unique angle! There is no shortage of cameras in New York City; Flickr has even recognized the […] -
![Camping in a NYC park is the ultimate adventure… Growing up in the suburbs, I never thought I would spend the night camping in Central Park. As a slender female […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Camping-in-Central-Park-NYC-26-115x115.jpg "How to camp in Central Park without getting arrested (PHOTOS)")
How to camp in Central Park without getting arrested (PHOTOS)
Posted on May 21, 2013 | 12 CommentsCamping in a NYC park is the ultimate adventure… Growing up in the suburbs, I never thought I would spend the night camping in Central Park. As a slender female […] -
![The best part of waking up is… not Starbucks! I love coffee. It’s one of the first things I think about in the morning and I appreciate a fine cup […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Coffee-cup-baby-marfy-2-115x115.jpg "Drink Local: The World’s Best Independent Coffee Shops")
Drink Local: The World’s Best Independent Coffee Shops
Posted on May 18, 2013 | 16 CommentsThe best part of waking up is… not Starbucks! I love coffee. It’s one of the first things I think about in the morning and I appreciate a fine cup […] -
![Neither torrential rain, nor thunder, nor lightning will keep a self-respecting New Yorker from attending the city’s trendiest art event. This weekend I joined throngs of art lovers heading to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-Frieze-Art-Fair-NYC-artwork-44-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Colorful artwork from the Frieze Art Fair 2013 – from balloon dogs and neon signs to a giant Koosh ball")
PHOTOS: Colorful artwork from the Frieze Art Fair 2013 – from balloon dogs and neon signs to a giant Koosh ball
Posted on May 13, 2013 | 3 CommentsNeither torrential rain, nor thunder, nor lightning will keep a self-respecting New Yorker from attending the city’s trendiest art event. This weekend I joined throngs of art lovers heading to […] -
![Hayes Valley offers great eats & European charm Perhaps you’ve seen the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf, driven down Lombard Street, and Instagrammed your shopping trip to Union Square—and now […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nitrogenicecream-115x115.jpg "Top 5 foodie attractions in Hayes Valley, a San Francisco neighborhood with European charm")
Top 5 foodie attractions in Hayes Valley, a San Francisco neighborhood with European charm
Posted on April 28, 2013 | 6 CommentsHayes Valley offers great eats & European charm Perhaps you’ve seen the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf, driven down Lombard Street, and Instagrammed your shopping trip to Union Square—and now […] -
![A visit to the cultural heart of southern Spain Our recent visit to Seville in southern Spain to celebrate my brother’s 40th birthday rewarded us with a generous dose of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MetropolParasol600wide-115x115.jpg "The Best of Spain: Top 5 Cultural Attractions in Seville (PHOTOS)")
The Best of Spain: Top 5 Cultural Attractions in Seville (PHOTOS)
Posted on April 14, 2013 | 10 CommentsA visit to the cultural heart of southern Spain Our recent visit to Seville in southern Spain to celebrate my brother’s 40th birthday rewarded us with a generous dose of […] -
![Enjoy poolside cocktails and culture at this California oasis. I like to call Palm Springs the oasis away from the oasis. Only a two hour drive from Los Angeles, this […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Windmills-115x115.jpg "Under the desert sun: The best Palm Springs attractions for a weekend getaway (PHOTOS)")
Under the desert sun: The best Palm Springs attractions for a weekend getaway (PHOTOS)
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 5 CommentsEnjoy poolside cocktails and culture at this California oasis. I like to call Palm Springs the oasis away from the oasis. Only a two hour drive from Los Angeles, this […]