Travel Blog list

Sacre Coeur, Paris

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

Mazarine Library, Paris

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

Agustin and Lucia with TBL guide Francesc in Barcelona

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

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

Guide Dani in Bulgaria with a pair of ToursByLocals travellers

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

We love Florence too.

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

Villa Porto in Montorso Vicentino

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

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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

Peruvian cuisine - eat and be merry!

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

Crowds at Rome's Trevi Fountain

Crowd-phobic? 10 Tips for Escaping the Hordes on your European vacation

For those of us who love solitude, contemplation and escape, avoiding the crowds is an essential part of enjoying our travels. Of course, there’s some irony in being a traveler who complains about all the other tourists

Jun 27 2016

Polignano a Mare

Ask a Guide: Tips for Visiting Apulia, Italy

A day (even better, a week!) spent exploring the sparkling seas, ancient history and delectable dishes of Italy’s Apulia (Puglia) region sounds about as close to heaven as a vacation can get. We asked local guide

Jun 23 2016

Herring stall in Amsterdam

The Little Fish That Makes a Big Splash: Herrings in Holland

We're fortunate at ToursByLocals to have access to some pretty serious experts. Experts in art, history, nature, archeology, photography, geology, horticulture, architecture, oenology, and (our favourite...) food. We're

Jun 14 2016