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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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travel Archive
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![My horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/horseback-riding-at-vee-bar-ranch_10-115x115.jpg "Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch")
Photo essay: Horseback riding at Wyoming’s Vee Bar Ranch
Posted on August 24, 2011 | 19 CommentsMy horse isn’t fazed by the grazing antelopes or the prairie dogs scurrying underfoot. It continues trotting across the open plain, passing through knee-deep streams and stopping to munch on […] -
![Today’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Laos-elephant-trek-with-local-guide-115x115.jpg "How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert")
How to become a responsible traveler: 5 tips from a local travel expert
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 14 CommentsToday’s guest post is written by Ethan Gelber, a blogger, communications specialist and advocate for local travel. I remember the first time I saw ‘local travel’ mentioned in writing. I […] -
![While the Cote d’Azur or Provence are the obvious holiday destinations in the south of France, if you head further west to the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc-Roussillon you’ll find sun, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LeCarreBlancbeachsmall-115x115.jpg "The best of Montpellier, France: Beaches, art and fine dining (PHOTOS)")
The best of Montpellier, France: Beaches, art and fine dining (PHOTOS)
Posted on August 9, 2011 | 11 CommentsWhile the Cote d’Azur or Provence are the obvious holiday destinations in the south of France, if you head further west to the Mediterranean coast of Languedoc-Roussillon you’ll find sun, […] -
![New York City offers fabulous shopping, Broadway plays and… hiking trails? A thriving metropolis of 8 million people is an unlikely place to experience nature. But as Brooklyn’s Ben Keene […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Author-Photo-DSC02669-115x115.jpg "Where to hike in New York City: 10 tips from guidebook author Ben Keene")
Where to hike in New York City: 10 tips from guidebook author Ben Keene
Posted on August 3, 2011 | 22 CommentsNew York City offers fabulous shopping, Broadway plays and… hiking trails? A thriving metropolis of 8 million people is an unlikely place to experience nature. But as Brooklyn’s Ben Keene […] -
![Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a record-shattering heat wave will keep bloggers away from New York City meetups– particularly if alcohol is served. The latest edition of the Blogger Society […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Bing-Travel-event-in-NYC_Dhani-Jones-115x115.jpg "Blogger Society Page: Bing Travel with Dhani Jones, Travel Scents, Tom and Jerry’s Tweetup (photos)")
Blogger Society Page: Bing Travel with Dhani Jones, Travel Scents, Tom and Jerry’s Tweetup (photos)
Posted on July 22, 2011 | 24 CommentsNeither rain, nor sleet, nor a record-shattering heat wave will keep bloggers away from New York City meetups– particularly if alcohol is served. The latest edition of the Blogger Society […] -
![Want a unique honeymoon? Skip the traditional getaway to Europe or the Caribbean and head to a more exotic destination. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, camping or relaxing at the beach, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Koh-Lanta-Thailand-115x115.jpg "Top 5 honeymoon destinations for adventurous travelers (video)")
Top 5 honeymoon destinations for adventurous travelers (video)
Posted on July 19, 2011 | 37 CommentsWant a unique honeymoon? Skip the traditional getaway to Europe or the Caribbean and head to a more exotic destination. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, camping or relaxing at the beach, […] -
![It’s our eight month blog-versary! I’ve been getting nostalgic since the “7 Links” blogger craze reminded me of this mini-milestone. One of our favorite bloggers, Mark of Migrationology, tapped us […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NYC-tourists-in-Central-Park-115x115.jpg "My 7 links: The top stories in Downtown Traveler’s first 8 months")
My 7 links: The top stories in Downtown Traveler’s first 8 months
Posted on July 9, 2011 | 12 CommentsIt’s our eight month blog-versary! I’ve been getting nostalgic since the “7 Links” blogger craze reminded me of this mini-milestone. One of our favorite bloggers, Mark of Migrationology, tapped us […] -
![A grizzly bear attacked hikers at Yellowstone National Park this week, killing a man and injuring his wife. The incident is being described as the “first” deadly bear attack in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/lk-bear-country-115x115.jpg "Bear attack! How not to panic on your Yellowstone vacation")
Bear attack! How not to panic on your Yellowstone vacation
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 26 CommentsA grizzly bear attacked hikers at Yellowstone National Park this week, killing a man and injuring his wife. The incident is being described as the “first” deadly bear attack in […] -
![Explore London’s emerging art scene with today’s guest writer, Laura Mannering. In this post, Laura shares her top gallery picks—ranging from a hair salon to a converted print shop. Check […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/POWfacesmall-115x115.jpg "London’s top 5 emerging art galleries (photos)")
London’s top 5 emerging art galleries (photos)
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 14 CommentsExplore London’s emerging art scene with today’s guest writer, Laura Mannering. In this post, Laura shares her top gallery picks—ranging from a hair salon to a converted print shop. Check […] -
![Want to experience the American West? Head to Cheyenne, Wyoming for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Billed as the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” this annual festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CFD-Indian-Village-girls-dancing-115x115.jpg "Top 5 attractions at Cheyenne Frontier Days (photos)")
Top 5 attractions at Cheyenne Frontier Days (photos)
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 11 CommentsWant to experience the American West? Head to Cheyenne, Wyoming for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Billed as the “Daddy of ‘Em All,” this annual festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, […]