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ToursByLocals Nominated for World Responsible Tourism Award
Today, ToursByLocals was nominated for a 2014 World Responsible Tourism Award in the category "Best Company for Engaging People and Culture." The winners will be announced on November 5, 2014 during World Responsible
Jun 10 2014
Ten Ways to Experience Vancouver Like a Local!
While spending time with a French Travel Journalist yesterday, I found myself talking a lot about what draws so many people to move to Vancouver – and why we’re considered one of the very best cities in the world in
Jun 06 2014
Ten Tips for Avoiding the Crowds 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 03 2014
Go Behind the Scenes at the Bolshoi
The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow is home to the Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera, both among the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world.Imagine how it would feel to have this opulent building to
May 30 2014
Victoria, BC: why you MUST see what lies beyond the Inner Harbour
I had the good fortune to spend time with one of ToursByLocals’ newest guides this weekend: Mark E. in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Mark is an artist, a hiker, a father and long-time resident of Oak Bay. I had
May 26 2014
So You Want to Be a Tour Guide
ToursByLocals works with an amazing team of guide-partners: 1708 of them in 132 different countries at last count! We respect these individuals for their knowledge, their passion, their expertise, their charm, and their
May 22 2014
Five Experiences for the First-Time Visitor to Budapest
Budapest has been hailed as the most beautiful city in Central Europe. With its abundance of Baroque, Neo-Classical and Art Nouveau buildings, and its enviable position on the shores of the scenic Danube, it’s easy to
May 20 2014
Less than a month until the FIFA World Cup!
The final countdown has begun: there's less than a month to go until Brazil plays host to the 20th FIFA World Cup! June 12 to July 13 will see the nation host the world's biggest single-event sporting competition for
May 16 2014
Five Sights Every New Visitor to Kyoto should See
Boasting 17 World Heritage sites and a stunning array of Buddhist temples and Shintō shrines, Kyoto is a treasure house of Japanese history and culture. Today local guide Setsuko shares with us five places every
May 13 2014
The World's Ten Best Ethical Destinations: 2014
Did you know that travel is the world's largest industry? Global spending on travel exceeds 1 trillion dollars annually. Which means that the decisions travelers make - like where to spend their money - have real
May 07 2014
Sipping Riesling and Drinking in the History of Alsace
Have you ever traveled through a wine region? The history of the vines, the long-established traditions that go into wine-making, the families who have spent generations perfecting their art; this all makes for a heady
Apr 15 2014
Springtime in New York
Everywhere you look in North America, springtime is unfurling its welcome greenness over cities and towns. Those in the northeast have suffered through a particularly long, cold winter; over on the balmier west coast,
Apr 10 2014