Travel Blog list

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

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.

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

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

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,

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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

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

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

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

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

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