Huffington Post review of NYC's indoor pop-up park

New Yorkers have one more day to visit the Openhouse Gallery pop-up park. The chirping birds, green grass and trees may be artificial, but this is the closest you'll get to the real thing until springtime! Click on my Huffington Post article to learn more about the park:

"New York City's Indoor Pop-up Park Is a Winter Escape"

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"Meet the Local Expert" debuts on Downtown Traveler

Aruba expert Keirsin Tjon Pian Gi

During my round the world trip, I often found myself in cities where I didn't know a soul. I was eager to get out and explore but I wasn't sure where to go. Guide books pinpointed the tourist boutiques and theme restaurants, but didn't include the hottest bars or latest attractions. 

I discovered that the best advice comes from locals who know their hometowns inside and out. As a result, we're launching a new feature on Downtown Traveler called Meet the Local Expert.

We'll interview travelers and members of the tourism industry to uncover their insider tips.

The first "local expert" is Keirsin Tjon Pian Gi of the Aruba Marriott resort. She shares her knowledge of Aruba's food, music and attractions-- and reveals that she will be dancing in the 2011 carnival parade!

Click here to read the first installment of Meet the Local Expert:

>> Meet the Local Expert: Interview with Aruba Marriott’s social media specialist

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I'm a featured blogger on OneTravel.com

Yesterday marked my first day as a featured blogger for OneTravel.com, a travel website offering flights, hotels, and packages to top destinations throughout the world.

Check out my first post, "How to Get the Most Value from NYC Restaurant Week."

I will be contributing travel stories on a regular basis, including news reports, top 5 lists and service pieces.

Are there any topics you would like to see featured in my column?  Feel free to contact me with suggestions!

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