Travel Blog list
How to Stay Grounded in the World’s Biggest Cities
Travelling to new cities gets our adrenalin running, with their array of unfamiliar sights, sounds, tastes, experiences, and opportunities constantly on offer. You get to come face-to-face with the iconic views and
Mar 14 2023
Five Fun Day Trips from Mexico City
What do you get if you combine the populations of Scotland, Cyprus, Denmark, Costa Rica and New Zealand?Nope, not the punchline to a terrible dad joke; the number of people in each of these countries added together is
Mar 09 2023
When is the best time of year to go on a safari?
So you're thinking about booking a safari? It's an adventure we believe every adventurous traveller should aspire to! There are lots of big questions that surface quickly when planning this sort of trip, and one of the
Mar 07 2023
Touring in Style – Classic Cars!
We’re frequently asked by travelers whether the tours on ToursByLocals include transportation. Yes, always! (Unless, of course, it’s the type of walking tour that requires nothing more than your two feet.) Typically the
Mar 01 2023
Deep Dive into our Cancellation Policy
When you book a travel activity, you never plan on cancelling it. But as the past couple years have shown us, having clear and fair cancellation options in place is absolutely essential when it comes to making trip
Mar 01 2023
Japan's Best Places for Cherry Blossoms
When much of North America remains buried under ice and snow, the first Japanese cherry blossoms are already unveiling their frothy pink petals on the island of Okinawa. Here, cherry blossom season begins as early as
Feb 22 2023
10 Tips to Make Your Private Tour Unforgettable
So you’ve decided a private tour is the way to go on your next trip. Great! You’re going to have a terrific time seeing the sights, exploring the local culture and making a new friend in a foreign place. And to get you
Feb 14 2023
ToursByLocals' Ten Most Common Questions, Answered!
At ToursByLocals, our team of enthusiastic support staff cover the phone, LiveChat and email channels 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They also spend time chatting with prospective travellers in person at travel shows
Feb 13 2023
Why You Need to Skip the Group and Book a Private Tour
Every day, our staff have the pleasure of speaking to travellers about their tour experiences. From first time ToursByLocals users, the most common post-tour reaction is often surprise: "We weren't expecting this tour
Feb 10 2023
How to Take a Tour that Traces Your Family Roots
Do you have a passion for genealogy? Have you been spending your spare time discovering lost ancestors amid the branches of your family tree? Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world! And
Jan 18 2023
Magical Winter Experiences at ToursByLocals
For many of us, winter is the season to be escaped, whether that means staying warm and cosy indoors, or seeking sunshine by flying to a warmer climate. But there are those among us who embrace the season - freezing
Jan 09 2023
Top Travel Destinations for 2023
What a year it’s been...again! Travel roared back in a huge way, and shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, as we turn our attention to 2023, we see that people are spreading their wings and returning to amazing
Dec 24 2022