Travel Blog list
Spotlight on the Taj Mahal
If you were asked to name the world’s most iconic buildings, odds are the Taj Mahal would be one of the first that comes to mind. It’s difficult to find adjectives that stand up to the task of describing this
Apr 08 2014
Visit Europe's 2014 Capital of Culture
Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2014 is Riga, Latvia. Odds are you haven’t been to this Latvian city – but you should! Dubbed the “Paris of the East”, Riga is considered one of Europe’s prettiest cities. As our guide
Apr 03 2014
Celebrating Tour Milestones: Congrats to Geneviève and Sunil!
At ToursByLocals, we love to celebrate our guide’s successes. Booking their first tour, receiving an exceptional review, getting mentioned in the media, and reaching a milestone number of tours all deserve public
Mar 31 2014
Add another country to the list!
One of the newest “dots” to appear on the ToursByLocals wall map represents a single island, but two countries. Any guesses? A few more clues: it’s in the Caribbean; it’s only 87 square kilometres in size; and its
Mar 25 2014
Easter in Seville: a Unique Baroque Experience
Easter is coming later this year, which means travelers who are visiting southern Spain in mid- April will have the chance to experience the beautiful pageantry of Holy Week in Seville and the neighbouring towns. Our
Mar 24 2014
Bird-Watching Tours: from Tierra del Fuego to Thailand
While we were meeting customers at the New York Times Travel Show this winter, we received a number of inquiries from travelers interested in bird-watching tours. They wanted to combine their passion for travel with
Mar 17 2014
New York Times Travel Show Recap
Sara and David just returned to Vancouver after a whirlwind business trip to New York City. The city that never sleeps? That was definitely our experience! The purpose of our trip was to market ToursByLocals as an
Mar 06 2014
It's Awards Night!
The ToursByLocals office team is looking pretty fine today, ready for tonight's Awards Gala at the Pan Pacific Hotel in downtown Vancouver. If you haven't heard, we're one of Five Finalists competing for "Best Company"
Feb 27 2014
Yosemite: by Car, on Foot, and with Camera
Since 1864, Yosemite National Park has been known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves and biological diversity. This massive park (almost 1200 square miles!) is a haven for
Feb 20 2014
Ireland's new "Wild Atlantic Way" showcases the West Coast
2014 marks the unveiling of Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way”, the world’s longest sign-posted scenic drive. The 2500km route winds along the country’s west coast, from the northern tip of County Donegal to Kinsale in
Feb 17 2014
Five famous sights in Johannesburg to remember Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela’s death in December re-focused the world’s attention on South Africa: its past, present and future. World leaders flocked to Johannesburg to celebrate the life of a twentieth century hero, a man who
Feb 12 2014
ToursByLocals Makes Final Five in SBBC Awards
We have some excellent news to share: ToursByLocals has been recognized as one of the Five Finalists for Best Company in the Small Business BC Awards! We were able to demonstrate to the judges that we have the
Feb 03 2014