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Fancy yourself a Game of Thrones fan? Would you travel for a chance to see locations from the hit HBO series? You're not alone, if you answer yes! The last couple years, thousands of fans have descended on parts of

If you've ever made a booking - or contemplated making a booking - on ToursByLocals, you've likely read reviews left by previous travellers. These reviews are a cornerstone of our business: they act as an on-going

While chatting recently with our Yorkshire-based guide Keith, I mentioned my upcoming trip to London. His sigh came across clearly, even over email: why was I sticking to London? Why wasn’t I seeing more of the country?

Have you ever experienced the joie de vivre that accompanies wine tourism? The experience can be a heady one as you drink in the sense of well-being that comes with savouring one of life’s truly simple, yet luxurious

What's it like to be a popular guide during high season in one of the most visited cities in the world? We asked our Parisian guide Pamela, who's just starting to wind down after a summer of meeting and touring with

Have you ever heard of the “Hole Stone”? Probably not, unless you’ve been paying close attention to legends arising out of Northern Ireland. Our Belfast guide James(AKA “Wee Jim”) recently shared this story on our

Are you new to ToursByLocals? Unsure about how it all works, or feeling shy about making your first inquiry of a guide? We’re here to show you how easy it is. The first thing you should know about how ToursByLocals

We now have over 3,000 travel agents registered on our site. With some of them booking upwards of 50 tours in the last 6 months, we decided to find out what keeps them coming back to ToursByLocals. Joining us today is

A double-distilled brandy is one of life's great pleasures, and Cognac has become famous the world over for its rich aroma, smooth taste and warm, amber colour. Sipping some of this fine liquid on a visit to the

Cátia, one of our longest-standing guides in Lisbon, has delivered over 130 private tours to ToursByLocals travelers. She knows the Portuguese capital inside and out and can spot a tourist trap a mile away. Today she’s

Have you honed your packing skills to perfection? Do you prepare for a week-long jaunt to Europe with stylish neutral separates that fit in a carry-on sized wheely bag? Always bring a copy of your passport, a foreign

The staff at ToursByLocals was shocked and saddened this morning to learn that one of our long-standing guides in Montreal has passed away. Nadia Battani was only 47 years old, and died suddenly yesterday. She leaves