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Recent Posts
- 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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shopping Archive
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![Today’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/iceland-downtown-traveler-115x115.jpg "Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)")
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 7 CommentsToday’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […] -
![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 […] -
![Don’t panic – there are plenty of gift ideas online! OK, so we’re running out of shopping days until Christmas. Fortunately, we live in the digital age and a thoughtful […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gifts-instant-camera-115x115.jpg "10 last minute Christmas gift ideas from Pinterest – from theater tickets to trips")
10 last minute Christmas gift ideas from Pinterest – from theater tickets to trips
Posted on December 7, 2013 | 6 CommentsDon’t panic – there are plenty of gift ideas online! OK, so we’re running out of shopping days until Christmas. Fortunately, we live in the digital age and a thoughtful […] -
![Today’s post is written by Larry Conti, a New York blogger and designer with a passion for Japanese pop culture. With New York Comic-Con already in the rear view mirror for […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/manga-115x115.jpg "Fanboy alert! Top 5 most anticipated Manga releases of 2014")
Fanboy alert! Top 5 most anticipated Manga releases of 2014
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 4 CommentsToday’s post is written by Larry Conti, a New York blogger and designer with a passion for Japanese pop culture. With New York Comic-Con already in the rear view mirror for […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![If you’ve outgrown Ikea’s poster collection and aren’t ready to mortgage your home for a painting, it’s time to visit an emerging art gallery. To find New York City’s hottest venues for […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ground-Floor-Gallery-Brooklyn-Opening-115x115.jpg "Top 5 affordable art galleries in New York City")
Top 5 affordable art galleries in New York City
Posted on May 5, 2013 | 4 CommentsIf you’ve outgrown Ikea’s poster collection and aren’t ready to mortgage your home for a painting, it’s time to visit an emerging art gallery. To find New York City’s hottest venues for […] -
![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 […] -
![Yes, you can experience the famous Amsterdam nightlife on a budget. Picture this: you’ve arrived safely in Amsterdam and you’re in desperate need of a drink. The good news is […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Drinking-in-Amsterdam-source-Jet2holidays-115x115.jpg "How to drink like a local in Amsterdam: from the best happy hours to offbeat bars")
How to drink like a local in Amsterdam: from the best happy hours to offbeat bars
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsYes, you can experience the famous Amsterdam nightlife on a budget. Picture this: you’ve arrived safely in Amsterdam and you’re in desperate need of a drink. The good news is […] -
![Stone-washed, bullet-riddled and bleach-splattered– those are just a few of the ways we wore our jeans in the 1990s. If you’ve ventured into an Urban Outfitters lately, you know that […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_2828-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Beyond grunge – the ultimate guide to 1990s fashion")
PHOTOS: Beyond grunge – the ultimate guide to 1990s fashion
Posted on February 1, 2013 | 10 CommentsStone-washed, bullet-riddled and bleach-splattered– those are just a few of the ways we wore our jeans in the 1990s. If you’ve ventured into an Urban Outfitters lately, you know that […]