Travel Blog list
Seven Places to Travel in Fall 2019
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.
Sep 11 2019
Visit Sagrada Familia: Europe's Living Monument
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
Sep 09 2019
Best Movies to Inspire Wanderlust
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
Sep 03 2019
10 Best Fishing Tours Around the World
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
Aug 26 2019
Seven Reasons to Visit Mt Kinabalu, Malaysia
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
Aug 22 2019
Skye’s Not The Limit: Taking the path less crowded in the Scottish Highlands
“Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, over the sea to Skye / Carry the lad that’s born to be King, over the sea to Skye.”The hauntingly beautiful rhythm of the opening credits of Outlander has been calling
Aug 15 2019
Top 3 Things Not to Miss when Visiting Seattle
Welcome to Seattle! Birthplace of grunge music, home to outdoorsy locals and really good coffee, the largest city in Washington State also boasts eclectic neighbourhoods, coastal ambiance and a thriving downtown. Our
Aug 08 2019
Announcing: Instant Bookings!
If you’ve been using ToursByLocals for a while, you know that we always recommend booking your tour well in advance. With a finite amount of guides, booking ahead ensures you’ll find the tour you want on the day you
Aug 06 2019
10 Reasons to Travel to Sri Lanka
Back in October, Lonely Planet named Sri Lanka the "Best Country to Visit in 2019". Curious to know why it’s such an incredible place to explore? Our long-time Sri Lankan guide Ruwan shares his ten favourite reasons why
Jul 25 2019
#NoOneLeftBehind
Cruise lines don’t want you taking our tours.It makes sense: why would a cruise line want its passengers booking excursions with local guides, and cutting into the profits they make when you book a spot on one of their
Jul 11 2019
Celebrating PRIDE month around the World
June 28, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City. This series of spontaneous, violent demonstrations in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village are widely regarded as the event that galvanized the
Jun 19 2019
Seven Secret Things To Do In Paris!
It’s no secret: everyone loves Paris. And we’ve all heard about the “must-sees” – the Louvre, Sacre Coeur, Eiffel Tower, l’Arc de Triomphe… So today we asked our guides to share some of their favourite hidden gems –
Jun 03 2019