Travel Blog list
Ten Inspiring Bookstores Around the World
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
Aug 15 2018
What to See, Do and Eat on the West Coast of Ireland
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
Aug 08 2018
Short on time? How to make the most of a single day in any city!
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
Jul 30 2018
Uganda Beyond the Safari
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
Jul 17 2018
Ten Local Tips for the Best Barcelona Experience
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
Jul 13 2018
See the Best of Montreal this Summer
Montreal is one of the best cities in the world to visit, but it really comes alive in the summer. We spent some time talking with our local Montreal guide Nathalie about how to experience the best of Montreal in the
Jun 22 2018
Local Experience: Visit a Russian Dacha
Thousands of people have traveled to Russia this June for one reason: the FIFA World Cup. But it would be a waste to go so far and not take the time to explore the country beyond the football stadiums! Especially with
Jun 21 2018
Our Most Popular Movie and TV Tours!
Sometimes we’ve visited our travel destinations on screen before we ever set foot in them for real. Places are often as important to a story’s arc as characters or plot. Many of our guides recognize this and have
Jun 12 2018
Ten Amazing Hikes – and the guides who lead them
From classics to barely trodden, check out these 10 incredible hikes around the world. If the idea of venturing out on unfamiliar trails in an unfamiliar country makes you nervous, never fear: that’s what our qualified
May 30 2018
Five Ways to Enjoy Sicily in the Summer!
Today our intrepid Sicilian guide Sara is joining us to talk about how to enjoy the beauty of Sicily in the midst of a summer heat wave. Don’t let July or August scare you away from one of southern Europe’s most
May 18 2018
Shore Excursions Made Simple
Is cruising a part of your travels? Not surprisingly, a huge number of ToursByLocals travelers use us to find guides in their ports of call. When you’ve only got an average of 8 or 9 hours in an unfamiliar place, a
May 08 2018
Five Ancient Roman Sites (that AREN'T the Colosseum!)
Taking over the blog today is Marissa from Rome - an experienced local guide with a doctorate degree in archeology. She's a great authority on how to spend your time exploring the ancient side of Rome (but also knows
May 03 2018