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- 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)
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travel Archive
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![Tonight I’m heading to Cairo for a six-day trip to Egypt and Jordan. I’ll be accompanying the presidents of leading US travel associations as we meet with tourism officials in […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/amman4-115x115.jpg "Follow #SafeME on Twitter for updates on Egypt/Jordan trip")
Follow #SafeME on Twitter for updates on Egypt/Jordan trip
Posted on April 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsTonight I’m heading to Cairo for a six-day trip to Egypt and Jordan. I’ll be accompanying the presidents of leading US travel associations as we meet with tourism officials in […] -
![Want to score a deep discount on papyrus scrolls, stroll into the Egyptian Museum without waiting on line, and snap photos of the great pyramids without another traveler in sight? […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Petra-Treasury3-115x115.jpg "Is it safe to travel to Egypt and Jordan? US tourism leaders to investigate")
Is it safe to travel to Egypt and Jordan? US tourism leaders to investigate
Posted on April 20, 2011 | 41 CommentsWant to score a deep discount on papyrus scrolls, stroll into the Egyptian Museum without waiting on line, and snap photos of the great pyramids without another traveler in sight? […] -
![I don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Vietnamerica_cover1-115x115.jpg "Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran")
Vietnamerica: Interview with author and illustrator GB Tran
Posted on April 19, 2011 | 15 CommentsI don’t usually stop short at the sight of a book cover, but that’s exactly what happened at New York Comic Con this October. A colorful illustration (below) caught my […] -
![Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nyc-skyline-from-the-trump-soho-115x115.jpg "Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel")
Romantic getaway at New York City’s Trump SoHo hotel
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 20 CommentsManhattan’s SoHo neighborhood is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, something we discovered in March when we were invited to stay at the luxurious Trump SoHo Hotel. Although we […] -
![Thank you to everyone who participated in our $50 Sears gift card giveaway! We received 61 entries from travelers looking to score travel gear with the gift card. The competition […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Jeremy-in-Barcelona-backpacking-through-Spain-and-Portugal-115x115.jpg "Contest update: The winner of a $50 Sears gift card is…")
Contest update: The winner of a $50 Sears gift card is…
Posted on April 13, 2011 | 9 CommentsThank you to everyone who participated in our $50 Sears gift card giveaway! We received 61 entries from travelers looking to score travel gear with the gift card. The competition […] -
![We visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/japan-cherry-blossoms-115x115.jpg "Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)")
Photo highlights of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto (#Blog4Japan)
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 10 CommentsWe visited Japan in 2007 and had a wonderful time, and would like to help promote the #Blog4Japan initiative that was started by Todd’s Wanderings. The hope is that blogging […] -
![Admit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tent-115x115.jpg "Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)")
Contest: What’s your favorite travel gear? (Win a $50 Sears gift card)
Posted on March 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsAdmit it: You have a few special items that you can’t leave home without. Whether you’re camping in the wilderness or staying in the heart of the city, chances are […] -
![The recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/04-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand")
Photo Essay: Scuba diving the Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand
Posted on March 22, 2011 | 16 CommentsThe recent earthquake in Japan has dominated the headlines for the past two weeks, but not too long ago New Zealand suffered its own devastating disaster. A 6.3-magnitude quake struck […] -
![For the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/cheyenne-wyoming_14-115x115.jpg "Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)")
Insider’s guide to Wyoming, America’s “Cowboy State” (photos)
Posted on March 21, 2011 | 12 CommentsFor the second installment of “Meet the Local Expert,” we’re heading to the Western United States to uncover the best hangouts, sights and insider tips from Lori Hogan of Wyoming […] -
![It’s been a week full of bad news so we thought we’d lighten things up a bit by reminiscing about a couple of our favorite camping destinations. We love camping […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/australia-115x115.jpg "Finding paradise: Why I love camping on the beach")
Finding paradise: Why I love camping on the beach
Posted on March 17, 2011 | 30 CommentsIt’s been a week full of bad news so we thought we’d lighten things up a bit by reminiscing about a couple of our favorite camping destinations. We love camping […]