Travel Blog list
“You Have Guides There?” Ten Out-Of-The-Way Places to Find Adventure
You’re a savvy traveller; you’ve used our guides in Paris or New York. Or perhaps Rome or Florence. But when you’re ready for more off the beaten track destinations, did you know you can use ToursByLocals to find local
Sep 14 2016
From Cloud Forests to Golden Beaches: Discover Nicaragua with local guide Gerald
The beautiful country of Nicaragua has something for every type of adventurer: from volcanic lakes to cloud forests, coffee plantations to indigenous villages, golden beaches to thriving metropolises, this is a rising
Sep 09 2016
Announcing the Winners of our Facebook Photo Contest!
Back in early August we asked our travellers to share some of their favourite ToursByLocals memories with us by posting photos to our Facebook page. What a fantastic collection of photos we amassed! The over one hundred
Sep 01 2016
We Round Up Summer 2016's "Hottest" Destinations
Curious where the most popular travel destinations were this summer? Over 20,000 travellers took ToursByLocals tours from June to August, and we’ve tabulated the data to find out exactly where we sold the most tours.
Aug 30 2016
Why Paris is the smart choice this fall
2016 has been a difficult year for the people of France. And late 2015 saw violence and tragedy on the streets of Paris. The recent terrorist attacks in Nice this summer are being felt by our guides all over the
Aug 23 2016
Aaaand..Action! TBL Launches European Video Project
Yesterday marked the start of a terrific adventure and exciting new project for ToursByLocals. We've sent one of our staff members - an avid photographer and videographer - out into the wilds of Western Europe for the
Aug 18 2016
Five common mistakes travellers make - and how to avoid them
Whether you’re a newbie traveler or seasoned road warrior, chances are you’ve made some mistakes when you travel. We all have. There are the logistical ones: not leaving enough time to make a flight connection,
Aug 15 2016
Win a Private Walking Tour with ToursByLocals!
Want to win a free private walking tour* with ToursByLocals? Head over to our Facebook page and share your favourite photo from a ToursByLocals experience! Or share one on your own Facebook wall and tag
Aug 02 2016
The World's 12 Best Cities - According to Travel + Leisure
Every year, Travel + Leisure magazine asks its readers to vote on their favourite travel destinations, and each August the publication reveals the results of tens of thousands of votes. Curious whether your favourite
Jul 29 2016
The True Story of Romeo and Juliet
The famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare has captivated audiences for centuries. But how much of this iconic love story is based on true events? Is Romeo and Juliet a true story, or purely a product of
Jul 28 2016
7 Ways to Improve your Cruise!
Many ToursByLocals travelers are avid cruisers. Knowing this, we are working to secure excellent guide-partners at virtually every major and minor port of call in the world, so that our travellers always have the option
Jul 25 2016
Don't Miss South America's Premier Food Festival!
Have you ever experienced the wonders of Mistura? This popular Peruvian food festival is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in South America, and it returns to Lima's Magdalena del Mar for the ninth time
Jul 15 2016