Travel Blog list

As the days grow shorter and the chill fog of winter draws closer to those of us in the North, our staff in Vancouver and Glasgow start dreaming of sunnier climes. South Africa is one place that continually tops our

At ToursByLocals, we’re obviously big fans of travel. We love how it – literally! – expands our horizons, makes us more culturally aware, and better global citizens. Plus, it’s really, really fun. But, like an

Have you ever considered traveling to learn more about your roots? Our guide Pavel in Kiev (Kyiv) Ukraine shares that this is one of his favourite types of tours to lead. He loves having the chance to help a family

While things are starting to cool down in the northern hemisphere, they’re about to heat up in New Zealand. Springtime has arrived to all parts of New Zealand, and today our guide Robbie in Wellington tells us a bit

No matter how many lovely trinkets we buy on our travels, our favourite souvenirs are almost always the ones that cost nothing: our photos. And with the high quality cameras available in smartphones today, you don’t

Our next two destination spotlights will focus on a part of the world that starts to heat up in September…New Zealand! Today our guides Will and Faye on the South Island describe just a few of the amazing local

Have you ever come across a particular book that inspired you to travel to a new place? We’re not talking about travel guidebooks, or travelogues, but a really great novel that described a setting so evocatively that

Summer is peak travel season for much of the world, but autumn is one of our favourite times to travel – temperatures are warming up in the southern hemisphere, cooling off in the north, and crowds everywhere are lower.

The Sagrada Familia ranks among Europe’s most famous monuments, with one key difference: it’s not finished! Under construction for almost a century and a half, the gothic cathedral is finally nearing completion. Today

Hello, ToursByLocals Travelers! I’m Sara K. from the Customer Support team and very pleased to be a guest writer for our blog this week.Have you ever watched a movie and instantly been inspired to travel? Some places

Fishing is not just about the fish. It’s an amazing way to take in spectacular scenery, get closer with friends and family, and experience a unique adrenaline rush in the outdoors. Book a tour with a local angler guide

Standing majestically at 4,095m (13,435 ft) above sea level, the famous Mount Kinabalu is situated in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia as well as the entire area between the Himalayas and