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NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
NYC memories: Growing up in the East Village in the 1950s
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
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![Great- now other passengers roll their eyes at YOU! I was the person who always groaned when a couple with a baby approached my row on an airplane. Sitting next […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sleeping-baby-on-a-plane-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change")
How to take a baby on a plane: Tips for seat assignments, feeding and diaper change
04 May 2015 4:20 PM | 1 Comment -
![Germs, crazy people and tons of stairs are just a few reasons I hesitated to take my newborn baby on the New York City subway. I’ve been more adventurous than […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Baby-on-NYC-Subway-1-36x36.jpg "How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms")
How to take a baby on the New York City subway – tips for new moms
19 March 2015 3:53 PM | 6 Comments -
![This review is written by Downtown Traveler contributor Claudia Oddo, a first-time visitor to Blackout Haunted House. In 2014, Blackout plays by new rules. Do not speak unless instructed to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Claudia-blackout-36x36.jpg "Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)")
Review: What to expect at Blackout Haunted House in New York City (Halloween 2014)
22 October 2014 10:12 PM | 3 Comments -
![New Yorkers, get ready to face your fears. Now in its 11th season, Nightmare haunted house stays fresh by embracing a new theme each year. The 2014 haunt, New York, pays […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nightmare-haunted-house-2-36x36.jpg "Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)")
Experience NYC’s scary past at Nightmare haunted house (2014 review)
22 October 2014 9:08 PM | No Comments -
![Got scythes? If you’ve always dreamed of wielding a massive sword, scythe, hammer or gun, then you need to get yourself to NY Comic Con. It’s a safe place to […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-COMIC-CON-WEAPON-LINX-36x36.jpg "22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
22 Badass Cosplay Weapons from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 8:49 PM | 18 Comments -
![What kid doesn’t like dressing up for Halloween? The only thing better is dressing up on a random day, meeting up with tens of thousands of like-minded peers, and receiving […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Baby-Batman-36x36.jpg "23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
23 Creative Kids Costumes from NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 11:54 AM | 1 Comment -
![Think all the attendees of NY Comic Con look like “Comic Book Guy” from The Simpsons? Get with the program… this is 2014! The annual pop-culture convention at the Javits […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/NY-Comic-Con-Womens-Costume-36x36.jpg "Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)")
Top 10 Trends in Womens Costumes at NY Comic Con 2014 (PHOTOS)
12 October 2014 10:39 AM | 4 Comments -
![Today’s post is written by Claudia Oddo, a New York City-based writer and editor of NewYorkerAbroad.com. This was her first time visiting a New York City haunted house. You haven’t […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10608518_10203403847080894_3987049205411782236_o-36x36.jpg "Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House")
Celebrating 10 Years of Terror: 5 Reasons to Visit NYC’s Blood Manor Haunted House
28 September 2014 7:25 PM | 1 Comment
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![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-36x36.png "PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou")
PHOTOS: Alligator sighting! A kayak tour of the Lousiana bayou
23 June 2013 9:18 PM | 13 Comments -
![Would you like a craft beer with your jambalaya? Cajun Country is not traditionally known for its craft beer, but locals clearly appreciate a fine brew. Karlos Knott, owner of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-2-15-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes")
PHOTOS: Cajun Country brewery pairs craft beers with traditional Louisiana dishes
31 March 2013 1:59 PM | 1 Comment -
![Really? A World War II museum? I was skeptical when a coworker told me I absolutely had to visit the National World War II Museum during my vacation in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1443-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans")
PHOTOS: Art and History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
13 January 2013 8:50 PM | 6 Comments -
![I never thought frog’s legs would be the highlight of my vacation. Cajun Country is well-known for its unique cuisine, from gumbo to crawfish etouffee. This fall I had the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Cajun-Cuisine_Grilled-Alligator-36x36.jpg "Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins")
Top 10 traditional Cajun Country foods- from alligator to cracklins
09 December 2012 4:16 PM | 14 Comments -
![Local food is all the rage and one farm in Cajun Country has taken it to a new level. At family-run Belle Ecorce Farms, you can sample artisanal goat cheeses […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Louisiana-Getaway-Cajun-Country-6-3-36x36.jpg "Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip")
Meet the goat behind your cheese at Belle Ecorce Farms – Cajun Country road trip
02 December 2012 12:27 PM | 14 Comments -
![New York may host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but New Orleans has something better: the Bayou Classic. This New Orleans Thanksgiving parade features lively bands, dancers and a seemingly […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_1226-36x36.jpg "PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade")
PHOTOS: Beads and bands at the New Orleans Thanksgiving Parade
25 November 2012 7:05 PM | 12 Comments -
![Jazz, fine dining and public drinking: the perfect getaway? Seven years after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city, New Orleans is once again a bustling weekend getaway and bachelor(ette) party destination. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_0277-36x36.jpg "First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)")
First Impressions of New Orleans: Bourbon Street (Photos)
18 November 2012 11:27 AM | 14 Comments
street-art Archive
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![Stripes were clearly “in” this summer, judging by the public art in America’s most creative cities. Bright bands of color graced trees in Seattle’s Occidental Park and lampposts in New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Seattle-vs-NYC-public-art-battle-JPG-115x115.jpg "Public art faceoff: Seattle yarn bombing vs NYC lampposts (photos)")
Public art faceoff: Seattle yarn bombing vs NYC lampposts (photos)
Posted on September 7, 2011 | 12 CommentsStripes were clearly “in” this summer, judging by the public art in America’s most creative cities. Bright bands of color graced trees in Seattle’s Occidental Park and lampposts in New […] -
![Time is running out to catch this one-of-a-kind exhibit. Is graffiti “art”? When taken out of the streets and into the hallowed walls of a museum, is it glorifying and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/LA-Street-Art-115x115.jpg "Review: ‘Art in the Streets’ exhibit at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles (photos)")
Review: ‘Art in the Streets’ exhibit at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles (photos)
Posted on July 27, 2011 | 12 CommentsTime is running out to catch this one-of-a-kind exhibit. Is graffiti “art”? When taken out of the streets and into the hallowed walls of a museum, is it glorifying and […] -
![New York City is the perfect destination for art lovers– even if you’re broke. There are plenty of free alternatives to traditional art museums, which typically charge over $20 a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/urban-alchemist_g-train-salon_2010-115x115.jpg "Best free places to see art in New York City: Museums, galleries, auction houses and street art")
Best free places to see art in New York City: Museums, galleries, auction houses and street art
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 24 CommentsNew York City is the perfect destination for art lovers– even if you’re broke. There are plenty of free alternatives to traditional art museums, which typically charge over $20 a […] -
![Think the U.S. has a lock on hip hop-inspired street art? Think again! Fans of old school rappers Tupac and Biggie Smalls have left their mark on the streets of […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Amman-Jordan-graffiti_4-115x115.jpg "Hip hop graffiti in Amman, Jordan (street art photos)")
Hip hop graffiti in Amman, Jordan (street art photos)
Posted on June 8, 2011 | 20 CommentsThink the U.S. has a lock on hip hop-inspired street art? Think again! Fans of old school rappers Tupac and Biggie Smalls have left their mark on the streets of […] -
![After we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Caitlin-and-Jeff-street-art-marriage-proposal_-115x115.jpg "UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!")
UPDATE: Bride says YES to street art marriage proposal!
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 14 CommentsAfter we posted photos of a street art marriage proposal on Monday, reader questions began pouring in. Was this a hoax? And more importantly, did the bride say “yes”? Fortunately […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![A twinge of panic surged through me as I crossed 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in the East Village. I glanced at the man’s wild red hair, crazy eyes and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Mars-bar-clown-street-art-115x115.jpg "Stephen King’s scary clown inspires NYC street art (photo of the week)")
Stephen King’s scary clown inspires NYC street art (photo of the week)
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 14 CommentsA twinge of panic surged through me as I crossed 1st Street and 2nd Avenue in the East Village. I glanced at the man’s wild red hair, crazy eyes and […] -
![Is it a surfboard? An alien? A comic book character? I’m frequently asked these questions about my Twitter avatar, which shows a blue blob with a single eye and a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/NYC-lower-east-side-graffiti1-115x115.jpg "Alien invasion in the Lower East Side (street art photo of the week)")
Alien invasion in the Lower East Side (street art photo of the week)
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 22 CommentsIs it a surfboard? An alien? A comic book character? I’m frequently asked these questions about my Twitter avatar, which shows a blue blob with a single eye and a […]
