Travel Blog list

Our Director of Communications, Sara Cooke, recently took her family on a 6-week trip to Europe, starting and ending in the UK. She joins us today to describe a unique ToursByLocals experience that remains one of her

Last week’s attack in Barcelona is – tragically – more of the same kind of senseless violence that Europe has witnessed multiple times in recent years. France, Germany, England…the citizens of these countries have all

With a dramatic setting on the Pacific coast, nestled between mountains and ocean, Santa Barbara, California routinely delights architecture enthusiasts, culture vultures, wine aficionados and beach bums alike. Close

This year we brought a new guide onto our team in the Amalfi Coast, a (deservedly) popular part of southern Italy. Visitors flock to Naples, Positano, and Ravello to gaze at some of Italy’s most beautiful coastline.

There’s always big talk for summer plans, but did you know you can score some amazing travel deals during shoulder season? September and October constitute shoulder season for many destinations around the world. This

Ready for your August or September cruise getaway? Or perhaps you’re thinking about a last minute deal? Whatever brings you here, we’ve compiled a list of ‘must-haves’ for your Mediterranean vacation!Proper ClothingEven

Valeria, a long-term local guide in beautiful Verona, Italy has designed the perfect travel experience for families traveling through Europe with their children. Her Safari Tour is not only kid-friendly, but

Here’s your guide to our top European Castle Tours in Madrid, Copenhagen, Bucharest, and Munich. Let an expert local guide unravel stories from the past while visiting these vast architectural wonders!Madrid Castle

Wonder where our ToursByLocals staff are traveling to this summer? We asked a few of our employees in the Vancouver, Buenos Aires and Glasgow offices, and here are their replies. The Pacific Coast seems to be a popular

Nestled on the Caribbean coast, Cartagena boasts amazing beaches and colonial Spanish architecture. A place where old meets new, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out why you should add Cartagena,

When people imagine their dream trip to Ireland, it usually involves lush pastoral landscapes, ancient stone buildings, and a dramatic coastline. You’ll find all this, and more, in beautiful County Kerry. Here to tell

Located along the beautiful waters of the northern Adriatic, the Croatian city of Rijeka offers robust history, a walkable waterfront, interesting architecture, art galleries, great wine, food, ambience, culture and