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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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![Live the high life. Or just gawk at the super-rich! Yachts, mansions and lobster dinners are just a few of the perks enjoyed by America’s moneyed class. You too can […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Newport-Fudge-Shop-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: 5 things to do in Newport Rhode Island")
PHOTOS: 5 things to do in Newport Rhode Island
Posted on July 7, 2014 | 11 CommentsLive the high life. Or just gawk at the super-rich! Yachts, mansions and lobster dinners are just a few of the perks enjoyed by America’s moneyed class. You too can […] -
![Today’s guest writer is Claudia Oddo, a New Yorker living in and blogging from Valencia, Spain. After living for a year in Valencia, I understand why it’s so popular among […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/4_CAS-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: 5 reasons to visit Valencia Spain – from paella to street parties")
PHOTOS: 5 reasons to visit Valencia Spain – from paella to street parties
Posted on June 15, 2014 | 5 CommentsToday’s guest writer is Claudia Oddo, a New Yorker living in and blogging from Valencia, Spain. After living for a year in Valencia, I understand why it’s so popular among […] -
![This is not your grandma’s chocolate recipe. It’s easy to make chocolate bars at home if you start by melting existing bars of chocolate. But why cheat? You can create […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cocoa-plantation-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: How to make chocolate from scratch – lessons from a St Lucia cocoa plantation")
PHOTOS: How to make chocolate from scratch – lessons from a St Lucia cocoa plantation
Posted on February 22, 2014 | 2 CommentsThis is not your grandma’s chocolate recipe. It’s easy to make chocolate bars at home if you start by melting existing bars of chocolate. But why cheat? You can create […] -
![Today’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/iceland-downtown-traveler-115x115.jpg "Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)")
Top 5 winter attractions in Reykjavik (and the best place to watch the Northern Lights)
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 7 CommentsToday’s post is written and photographed by Lauren Koch, our San Francisco correspondent. Largely covered in blankets of snow and ice in winter, Iceland lives up to its name, coined […] -
![The Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nerja-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain")
PHOTOS: Beaches, paella and street art in Nerja Spain
Posted on December 1, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe Caribbean doesn’t have a lock on white sand beaches, clear turquoise water and a laid-back attitude. Surprisingly, these tropical attractions are available– along with a heavy dose of culture– in […] -
![Los Angeles has more to offer than freeways, Hollywood studios and Kardashians… promise! America’s second largest city boasts a variety of beaches to lure locals and visitors alike, from the […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/LA-Manhattan-beach-8-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Top 10 attractions in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles")
PHOTOS: Top 10 attractions in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles
Posted on September 22, 2013 | 4 CommentsLos Angeles has more to offer than freeways, Hollywood studios and Kardashians… promise! America’s second largest city boasts a variety of beaches to lure locals and visitors alike, from the […] -
![Beaches. Mansions. Yep, you’re in the Hamptons! Although I grew up on Long Island I never made it all the way east to the Hamptons. As a high school student […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_6797-115x115.jpg "Best of Southhampton: Top 10 affordable activities in the Hamptons")
Best of Southhampton: Top 10 affordable activities in the Hamptons
Posted on July 28, 2013 | 6 CommentsBeaches. Mansions. Yep, you’re in the Hamptons! Although I grew up on Long Island I never made it all the way east to the Hamptons. As a high school student […] -
![At sunset, the banks of the Douro are buzzing with activity. I arrived in Porto on the longest day of the year, June 23, 2013. Tradition dictates that this day […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Porto-9-115x115.jpg "Photo Essay: Discovering the old world charm of Porto Portugal")
Photo Essay: Discovering the old world charm of Porto Portugal
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 7 CommentsAt sunset, the banks of the Douro are buzzing with activity. I arrived in Porto on the longest day of the year, June 23, 2013. Tradition dictates that this day […] -
![Despite its reputation for chilly summers, San Francisco has its share of sunny days. When the sun does comes out, locals head to outdoor bars to get their craft beer […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/San-Francisco-Beer-Garden-115x115.jpg "The 5 best outdoor bars in San Francisco (photos)")
The 5 best outdoor bars in San Francisco (photos)
Posted on July 14, 2013 | 4 CommentsDespite its reputation for chilly summers, San Francisco has its share of sunny days. When the sun does comes out, locals head to outdoor bars to get their craft beer […] -
![I grew up in a big city, so when I started traveling I was attracted to nature-friendly destinations rather than metropolitan areas. But after leaving my cubicle job in Seoul to […]](https://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Juno-Florence-115x115.jpg "Stop hating on cities! 5 reasons to visit a city on your next trip")
Stop hating on cities! 5 reasons to visit a city on your next trip
Posted on June 16, 2013 | 5 CommentsI grew up in a big city, so when I started traveling I was attracted to nature-friendly destinations rather than metropolitan areas. But after leaving my cubicle job in Seoul to […]
