Travel Blog list
Local Tips: What to Do in Donegal, Ireland
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
Nov 28 2019
Don’t miss out: Top Travel Destinations For 2020
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
Nov 25 2019
Our Guide Shares: The Best Gardens on Lake Maggiore
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
Nov 21 2019
Five Ways To Come Home With Better Vacation Stories
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
Nov 16 2019
Off the Beaten Track in London: Five Favourite Neighbourhoods
“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
Nov 04 2019
12 Reasons To Visit Cape Town
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
Oct 23 2019
How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling
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
Oct 17 2019
Finding Your Roots in Kiev, Ukraine
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
Oct 15 2019
Time Magazine Names Wildlife Sanctuary One of "World’s Greatest Places to Visit”
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
Oct 08 2019
7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Travel Photography
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
Oct 02 2019
Top Local Experiences in Marlborough, New Zealand
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
Sep 20 2019
Armchair Travel: The Best Books to Inspire Travel!
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
Sep 15 2019