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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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![You haven’t experienced the Big Apple until you’ve seen it from the seat of a 5-speed bike. As a pedestrian who doesn’t own a car or even a bicycle, I’ve […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Bike-N-Roll-NYC-Bike-Tour-0026-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Exploring New York City by bicycle – from Wall Street to DUMBO")
PHOTOS: Exploring New York City by bicycle – from Wall Street to DUMBO
Posted on July 21, 2012 | 13 CommentsYou haven’t experienced the Big Apple until you’ve seen it from the seat of a 5-speed bike. As a pedestrian who doesn’t own a car or even a bicycle, I’ve […] -
![There’s a reason Angel’s Landing is the most famous hike in Zion National Park. This stunning (and at times terrifying) 5-mile trail climbs 1,200 feet up a sheer rock face–with […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/7370075980_f5726797af_o-115x115.jpg "Utah’s scariest hike? Conquering Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park (photos)")
Utah’s scariest hike? Conquering Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park (photos)
Posted on June 18, 2012 | 13 CommentsThere’s a reason Angel’s Landing is the most famous hike in Zion National Park. This stunning (and at times terrifying) 5-mile trail climbs 1,200 feet up a sheer rock face–with […] -
![One of the best ways to understand the New York state of mind is to spend a few hours attending a live sporting event. No matter the season there is […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/NY-Mets-Baseball-at-Citi-Field-115x115.jpg "NYC visitor guide: The top New York City sports teams to see live")
NYC visitor guide: The top New York City sports teams to see live
Posted on June 5, 2012 | 9 CommentsOne of the best ways to understand the New York state of mind is to spend a few hours attending a live sporting event. No matter the season there is […] -
![Standing on top of a boulder in Utah’s Devils Garden, I take in the Martian landscape and realize that this is about as far away from the frenetic energy of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Devils-Garden-Escalante-Monument-Utah-05-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Hoodoos and scenic views at Utah’s Devils Garden")
PHOTOS: Hoodoos and scenic views at Utah’s Devils Garden
Posted on May 28, 2012 | 12 CommentsStanding on top of a boulder in Utah’s Devils Garden, I take in the Martian landscape and realize that this is about as far away from the frenetic energy of […] -
![The Australian Outback may be a desolate and unforgiving place, but it offers a number of spectacular sites you shouldn’t miss. We spent three weeks driving and camping across the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Australian-Outback-Kakadu-115x115.jpg "Top 8 must-see attractions in the Australian Outback (photos)")
Top 8 must-see attractions in the Australian Outback (photos)
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 12 CommentsThe Australian Outback may be a desolate and unforgiving place, but it offers a number of spectacular sites you shouldn’t miss. We spent three weeks driving and camping across the […] -
![Planning a beach vacation to Curacao? If so, don’t just stick to the resort. Mix up your visit with a hike to the top of Mt. Christoffel, the tallest peak […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Curacao-Mt-Christofell-Hike-vista-115x115.jpg "Caribbean adventure: Hiking Mt Christoffel in Curacao (photos)")
Caribbean adventure: Hiking Mt Christoffel in Curacao (photos)
Posted on February 7, 2012 | 11 CommentsPlanning a beach vacation to Curacao? If so, don’t just stick to the resort. Mix up your visit with a hike to the top of Mt. Christoffel, the tallest peak […] -
![Ready for world-class skiing? This is a great time to hit the slopes in Salt Lake City, Utah– arguably home to the best skiing in the United States. As a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Snowbird-ski-resort-in-Salt-Lake-City-Utah-115x115.jpg "Where to ski in Salt Lake City: Insider tips from a Utah skier")
Where to ski in Salt Lake City: Insider tips from a Utah skier
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 13 CommentsReady for world-class skiing? This is a great time to hit the slopes in Salt Lake City, Utah– arguably home to the best skiing in the United States. As a […] -
![Planning a safari in South Africa? A word of advice: don’t limit yourself to wildlife. Round out your trip with a visit to the Drakensberg mountain range, home to the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Drakensberg-Mountain-Hike-South-Africa-02-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa")
Photo essay: Hiking the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa
Posted on January 5, 2012 | 13 CommentsPlanning a safari in South Africa? A word of advice: don’t limit yourself to wildlife. Round out your trip with a visit to the Drakensberg mountain range, home to the […] -
![Updated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rockettes-JPG-115x115.jpg "Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City")
Top 5 Christmas attractions in New York City
Posted on December 18, 2011 | 14 CommentsUpdated December 2012 There’s no argument: Christmas is the perfect time to visit New York City. The Big Apple is bursting with holiday cheer, and many of the city’s classic […] -
![If you’re visiting Peru and are looking for something cheaper, less touristy, and all-around more adventurous than Machu Picchu, then head to the village of Cabanaconde. It’s the entry point […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/hiking-colca-canyon-peru-26-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru without a guide")
Photo essay: Hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru without a guide
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 24 CommentsIf you’re visiting Peru and are looking for something cheaper, less touristy, and all-around more adventurous than Machu Picchu, then head to the village of Cabanaconde. It’s the entry point […]