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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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![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 […] -
![It’s been a busy week in the travel and tourism industry. Scroll down for the latest social media news stories affecting travelers, bloggers, tour operators and DMOs. If you have […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/This-is-our-Vancouver-screenshot-jpg-115x115.jpg "Travel news: Mexico launches tourism campaign, Runaway Juno heads to the US, Ritz Carlton offers Foursquare tips")
Travel news: Mexico launches tourism campaign, Runaway Juno heads to the US, Ritz Carlton offers Foursquare tips
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 21 CommentsIt’s been a busy week in the travel and tourism industry. Scroll down for the latest social media news stories affecting travelers, bloggers, tour operators and DMOs. If you have […] -
![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 […] -
![Looking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Street-art-marriage-proposal-3-115x115.jpg "The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)")
The world’s most creative marriage proposal? (NYC street art)
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 32 CommentsLooking for a creative way to propose to your girlfriend? Declare your love with a street art mural! A clever New York City groom has done just that. “Caitlin, will […] -
![Good news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/post-rapture-looting-facebook-event-JPEG1-115x115.jpg "Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery")
Top social media and tourism news: Planking, #InCostaBrava, Japanese recovery
Posted on May 22, 2011 | 17 CommentsGood news: The Zombie apocalypse won’t affect the tourism industry. If you’re reading this, the world hasn’t ended. Followers of American spiritual leader Harold Camping predicted that over 200 million […] -
![The latest travel hot spot isn’t a bustling metropolis like Paris, Bangkok or Rio de Janeiro; it’s the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Bloggers describe the 2,000-year-old ruins as a […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Monestary-ruins-in-Petra-Jordan-115x115.jpg "The value of blogger press trips: Interview with Jordan Tourism Board’s Nayef Al-Fayez")
The value of blogger press trips: Interview with Jordan Tourism Board’s Nayef Al-Fayez
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 41 CommentsThe latest travel hot spot isn’t a bustling metropolis like Paris, Bangkok or Rio de Janeiro; it’s the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Bloggers describe the 2,000-year-old ruins as a […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Angelenos head to flea markets year-round in search of rare, vintage finds. I must admit, my love of thrift stores waned around the time I was 25. As thrift stores […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rosebowl_Panorama-115x115.jpg "Shopping guide: The best Los Angeles flea markets")
Shopping guide: The best Los Angeles flea markets
Posted on March 3, 2011 | 25 CommentsAngelenos head to flea markets year-round in search of rare, vintage finds. I must admit, my love of thrift stores waned around the time I was 25. As thrift stores […] -
![Is the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Kim-Kardashian-street-art1-115x115.jpg "Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)")
Is Kim Kardashian graffiti a sign of the Apocalypse? (street art photo of the week)
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 9 CommentsIs the Apocalypse drawing near? The blogosphere is buzzing with freakish occurrences that seem to indicate a global meltdown. The NY Times reported that 5,000 birds fell from the sky […]