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- 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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![During our round the world trip we made a brief stop in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, a town near the Argentine border. San Pedro de Atacama is the entry […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/chile-sandboarding9-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Sandboarding in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile")
Photo Essay: Sandboarding in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 38 CommentsDuring our round the world trip we made a brief stop in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, a town near the Argentine border. San Pedro de Atacama is the entry […] -
![We’re excited to introduce a new series, “Meet the Local Expert.” Since the best travel advice often comes from locals, we’ve interviewed members of the tourism industry to get their […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Aruba-October-20105-115x115.jpg "Meet the Local Expert: Interview with Aruba Marriott’s social media specialist")
Meet the Local Expert: Interview with Aruba Marriott’s social media specialist
Posted on January 20, 2011 | 14 CommentsWe’re excited to introduce a new series, “Meet the Local Expert.” Since the best travel advice often comes from locals, we’ve interviewed members of the tourism industry to get their […] -
![On the day after Christmas, I narrowly escaped the snow storm that pummeled New York by catching an early flight to Salt Lake City. I was determined to spend New […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jake-heated-lift-canyons-115x115.jpg "Skiing diary: A New Yorker rediscovers his Utah roots")
Skiing diary: A New Yorker rediscovers his Utah roots
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 25 CommentsOn the day after Christmas, I narrowly escaped the snow storm that pummeled New York by catching an early flight to Salt Lake City. I was determined to spend New […] -
![I rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/canyons-heated-lift-2-115x115.jpg "A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City")
A perfect ski day at The Canyons Resort in Park City
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 19 CommentsI rode up the mountain in a heated chair lift, skied down several runs without breaking any bones, met an Olympic skier and enjoyed the best cheesecake west of Brooklyn. […] -
![We’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/empire1-115x115.jpg "Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)")
Top 5 tips for visiting New York City (from a Manhattan tour guide)
Posted on January 6, 2011 | 32 CommentsWe’re excited to feature Jeffrey Tanenhaus as today’s guest writer. Jeffrey brings New York City’s attractions to life as a double-decker bus guide. He’s also the author of the best-selling […] -
![The Downtown Traveler editorial team (that’s me and Jake) narrowly escaped the East Coast snow storm. We left JKF airport the day after Christmas, just a few hours before it […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/leslie-tubing-r-115x115.jpg "Snow day: Free winter activities in Salt Lake City (video)")
Snow day: Free winter activities in Salt Lake City (video)
Posted on January 2, 2011 | 13 CommentsThe Downtown Traveler editorial team (that’s me and Jake) narrowly escaped the East Coast snow storm. We left JKF airport the day after Christmas, just a few hours before it […] -
![Today’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/CIMG6913-115x115.jpg "A city girl’s guide to adventure travel")
A city girl’s guide to adventure travel
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 32 CommentsToday’s featured writer is Runaway Juno, one of our favorite travel bloggers. She’s a backpacker, mechanical engineer and free spirit based in Seoul, South Korea. Juno lives life to the […] -
![Close your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/02_vida_marinha-115x115.jpg "Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches")
Scuba diving in Brazil: Fernando de Noronha offers marine life, pristine beaches
Posted on December 16, 2010 | 16 CommentsClose your eyes and imagine crystal clear waters teeming with wildlife, long sandy beaches, and barely a tourist in sight. There are no high-rise condos, no hotels, and no clubs. […] -
![We’re excited to feature Mark Keith Muhumuza as today’s guest writer. Mark is a Uganda-based freelance journalist and blogger. His beat includes travel, business, lifestyle and environmental issues in East […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kenya-safari-park-hotel1-115x115.jpg "Kenya’s Safari Park Hotel and Casino is an African paradise")
Kenya’s Safari Park Hotel and Casino is an African paradise
Posted on December 12, 2010 | 11 CommentsWe’re excited to feature Mark Keith Muhumuza as today’s guest writer. Mark is a Uganda-based freelance journalist and blogger. His beat includes travel, business, lifestyle and environmental issues in East […] -
![Are you stressed about spending Christmas overseas? Relax– if you keep an open mind, celebrating the holiday abroad can be a welcome change. Get the most out of your vacation […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Christmas-in-Thailand-dancer-115x115.jpg "Holiday survival guide: 7 tips for spending Christmas abroad")
Holiday survival guide: 7 tips for spending Christmas abroad
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 15 CommentsAre you stressed about spending Christmas overseas? Relax– if you keep an open mind, celebrating the holiday abroad can be a welcome change. Get the most out of your vacation […]