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Did you know we read every single review our travelers leave for their guides? On average, it's around 4000 a month, the vast majority of them 5 stars. Every month we compile a shortlist of our favourites - those

In 2020, ToursByLocals will be sending company representatives to 11 travel shows across the US. Each show expects roughly 30,000 enthusiastic travellers to attend, all looking for companies they can trust to provide

In 1907, Winston Churchill called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa." Travel there today to experience the nation's stunning attractions; from mist-shrouded mountains to the roaring source of the Nile, Uganda is blessed with

Every year the European Commission selects a city in Europe to be that year’s “European Capital of Culture”. The intent is to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe, while boosting the chosen city’s

Today we welcome ToursByLocals guide Marieta to our blog. Marieta lives and works in Vienna, Austria, and her tours can show you everything from the city’s rich musical history to how to make a traditional Viennese

With Thanksgiving over, the countdown to the Christmas holidays is beginning in earnest. There are upsides and downsides to this time of year, and depending on where you fall along the “Christmas Spirit” spectrum, you

Donegal – recently named the ‘’Coolest Place on the Planet’’ by National Geographic – is a must-visit during any trip to Ireland. Situated in the Northwest corner of the country, only three hours’ drive from Dublin

We’ve canvassed our staff, guides and travellers, researched cultural events taking place around the world, and checked out the best of the “best of” lists. The result? Our recommendations for 10 amazing places to

Are you a garden lover? Even if you don’t appreciate the finer details of plant species, perennials and landscaping, any admirer of beauty will appreciate a day spent in the world famous gardens of Lake Maggiore. Our

You know that feeling we all get that time's passing faster? Scientists say one of the reasons our childhood felt like it lasted so much longer than the decades that followed is because our brain was so busy at the

“When one is tired of London, one is tired of life” - so wrote the revered Samuel Johnson of living in London in the late 18th century. The city, with roots dating back to Roman times and a present that remains

Boo! It's Halloween, that spooky time of year when the idea of scaring ourselves becomes weirdly appealing. In honour of the traditions that accompany the 31st of October, we’ve put together a list of some of the