Travel Blog list

It’s that time of year again…time for our first holiday-themed blog post! Kicking off the season is our Italian guide Christine in Bologna. She presents three thoughtful shopping (and eating!) experiences that will

When we travel to France we are laden with expectations of all this country symbolizes to travellers: its rich food and wine scene, grandiose chateaux, cultural offerings and inimitable style. It never disappoints. But

The 2016 travel trade show season is approaching, and this year will be a busy one for our staff! We're returning to the New York Times Travel Show and the Travel and Adventure Shows in Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

November is a wonderful time of year to visit northern India - many would say the best. The weather is warm, but the summer heat has mellowed into dry, pleasant days and nights. This is an excellent time to plan to a

The team at ToursByLocals was saddened and concerned earlier this month when we heard the tragic news of the terrorist bombing in Ankara, Turkey. We are relieved to report our Turkish guides are all safe and still

While most of Russia is bracing for the long, dark winter days ahead, the citizens of Sochi simply don a light jacket and carry on. Unlike most of sub-arctic Russia, Sochi falls in a humid, sub-tropical climate; indeed,

Like all of you, we were shocked and saddened to hear about the tragedy in Ankara, Turkey this past weekend. It was particularly upsetting to hear about these violent acts during Thanksgiving weekend in Canada – a time

October has become industry month at ToursByLocals: 'tis the season to meet with other innovative travel industry folk and discuss plans for an exciting 2016.Wednesday saw ToursByLocals staff hobnobbing with fellow

Have you ever been to Dubai? There really is no other place on earth quite like it. With architectural feats including man-made islands and gravity-defying skyscrapers, and a flamboyance that has to be seen to be

Today we’re introducing you to our guide Joanna from Cape Town, South Africa. Joanna has taken over 40 groups of ToursByLocals travellers on tour, sharing with them her enthusiasm for this beautiful city and region. She

The glow of summer is fading across much of North America and Europe, and many savvy travellers are enjoying cooler days and less crowded attractions in popular cities like Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona. But where are

The south of England is in many ways a microcosm of the nation. As our local Kentish guide Yvonne explains below, it’s a land rich in history, castles, coastal and rural scenery, and the charming staples of British food