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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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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. […]](https://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
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![There’s more to Cancun than beaches and body shots. It’s clear why Cancun is a popular tourist destination for Americans– it offers pristine beaches, a thriving club scene and a […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/800px-Atardecer_en_Cancun-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Top 5 attractions in Downtown Cancun")
PHOTOS: Top 5 attractions in Downtown Cancun
Posted on May 11, 2013 | 3 CommentsThere’s more to Cancun than beaches and body shots. It’s clear why Cancun is a popular tourist destination for Americans– it offers pristine beaches, a thriving club scene and a […] -
![Yes, you can experience the famous Amsterdam nightlife on a budget. Picture this: you’ve arrived safely in Amsterdam and you’re in desperate need of a drink. The good news is […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Drinking-in-Amsterdam-source-Jet2holidays-115x115.jpg "How to drink like a local in Amsterdam: from the best happy hours to offbeat bars")
How to drink like a local in Amsterdam: from the best happy hours to offbeat bars
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsYes, you can experience the famous Amsterdam nightlife on a budget. Picture this: you’ve arrived safely in Amsterdam and you’re in desperate need of a drink. The good news is […] -
![There are few countries as beautiful and as rich in ancient culture as Turkey, which sits on the cultural border of Europe and the Middle East. With so much to […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/turkey-photo1-115x115.jpg "Top 5 ways to travel in Turkey without renting a car")
Top 5 ways to travel in Turkey without renting a car
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 5 CommentsThere are few countries as beautiful and as rich in ancient culture as Turkey, which sits on the cultural border of Europe and the Middle East. With so much to […] -
![Today’s sponsored post was written by Marienne Grey, an editor at Wahanda.com who hails from London. Planning a Romantic Vacation When it comes to planning a romantic vacation, most people […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image001-115x115.jpg "Forget Paris! Why UK getaways are just as romantic")
Forget Paris! Why UK getaways are just as romantic
Posted on January 6, 2013 | 5 CommentsToday’s sponsored post was written by Marienne Grey, an editor at Wahanda.com who hails from London. Planning a Romantic Vacation When it comes to planning a romantic vacation, most people […] -
![Sun, great food and friendly people are just a few of the many reasons to visit southern Spain. The region appeals to every type of traveler, from culture mavens to […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5128713722_509d3007aa-115x115.jpg "Top 5 destinations in southern Spain: From museums to bullfighting")
Top 5 destinations in southern Spain: From museums to bullfighting
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 3 CommentsSun, great food and friendly people are just a few of the many reasons to visit southern Spain. The region appeals to every type of traveler, from culture mavens to […] -
![Calling someone who is in another country can be expensive, but you don’t need to empty your wallet to speak to friends, family or business contacts who are based overseas. Below […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/downtowntraveler_1-115x115.jpg "Travel advice: 5 tips for calling abroad at an affordable price")
Travel advice: 5 tips for calling abroad at an affordable price
Posted on November 25, 2012 | 6 CommentsCalling someone who is in another country can be expensive, but you don’t need to empty your wallet to speak to friends, family or business contacts who are based overseas. Below […] -
![What’s the best way to explore San Fransisco? Taking into consideration San Francisco’s notoriously steep city streets, nine of which feature a grade of 24 percent or more, you might […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sanfran-115x115.jpg "San Francisco’s best walking tours – from foodie adventures to hippie haunts")
San Francisco’s best walking tours – from foodie adventures to hippie haunts
Posted on October 12, 2012 | 7 CommentsWhat’s the best way to explore San Fransisco? Taking into consideration San Francisco’s notoriously steep city streets, nine of which feature a grade of 24 percent or more, you might […] -
![Although Italy is known for its rich culture, artistic legacy, architecture, history and food, tourists flock to its most famous building– somewhat ironically– due to its lopsidedness. How did the […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/5873667570_29c8c88582-115x115.jpg "Italy 101: A short history of the leaning tower of Pisa")
Italy 101: A short history of the leaning tower of Pisa
Posted on September 30, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough Italy is known for its rich culture, artistic legacy, architecture, history and food, tourists flock to its most famous building– somewhat ironically– due to its lopsidedness. How did the […] -
![Kuala Lumpur is a great holiday destination with plenty to see and do. Not only does it have everything you would find in other Malaysian cities– temples and mosques, colonial […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Kuala-Lumpur1-115x115.jpg "Top 5 attractions in Kuala Lumpur")
Top 5 attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Posted on August 30, 2012 | 5 CommentsKuala Lumpur is a great holiday destination with plenty to see and do. Not only does it have everything you would find in other Malaysian cities– temples and mosques, colonial […] -
![This post is brought to you by Aqua Resorts, a Downtown Traveler partner. When you think of Hawaii, you likely experience a colorful onslaught to the senses in the form […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3100474953_bfbd354ae7_z-115x115.jpg "The taste of Hawaii: A foodie’s guide to Honolulu")
The taste of Hawaii: A foodie’s guide to Honolulu
Posted on April 25, 2012 | 8 CommentsThis post is brought to you by Aqua Resorts, a Downtown Traveler partner. When you think of Hawaii, you likely experience a colorful onslaught to the senses in the form […]
