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Gift Certificates from ToursByLocals Many of us struggle to find the "perfect" gift, whether it's for a birthday, retirement, wedding, or holiday. As we get older (and wiser?) many of us begin to question the abundance

We're turning a decade! That's right...On October 25th, ToursByLocals is celebrating 10 years of being in business with the world's most incredible guides and travellers. When we first launched our website, back in

Did you know we read every single review our travelers leave for their guides? On average, it's around 3500 a month, the vast majority of them 5 stars. Each month we compile a shortlist of our favourites - those reviews

Our guides in Munich love their city. And who can blame them? In the Bavarian capital, you're as likely to stumble upon ancient folklore as you are a sleek BMW - history and modern prosperity greet you at every corner.

Fall is a lovely time to visit London. The autumn skies are cool and crisp, making the option of city strolls and cozy cafes equally attractive. In November, after dark, Oxford Street (and countless other shopping

Jewish history spans all parts of the globe, and many of our travelers are curious to uncover the past and present-day Jewish experience in the places they visit. ToursByLocals guides around the world offer tours that

Madagascar is home to an abundance of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. The island has been isolated from other landmasses for 88 million years, allowing wildlife to evolve in unique and distinct ways.

While no one can deny the convenience of e-readers, they lack the beauty of a well-designed trade paperback, the solid feel of a hard-cover. And the experience of buying them is quick and easy, but there’s little

Today Rebekah, one of our Customer Support Staff, is taking over our travel blog to share a few local tips about Ireland, her home country – and one of our most popular destinations! Welcome Rebekah.Ireland is without a

Having only one day in any city can be stressful. You often leave thinking: “Did I get to see everything I wanted to see? What did I miss? And could I have used my time more efficiently?”Here are some helpful tips that

Among international travelers, Uganda is probably best known as the home of the majestic mountain gorillas, but today our Kampala guide Carolyn joins us to suggest other facets of her country that you may wish to

In the past five years, Barcelona has gone from being a popular travel destination to being THE popular travel destination in Europe. Concerns of over-tourism have surfaced, and locals wonder what lasting effects the