Travel Blog list

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

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"

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

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

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

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

Are you planning a trip to Hawaii in 2014? If you are, make sure you include a trip to the Big Island as part of your itinerary. The Big Island (or “Hawaii” Island) is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes

At the end of each year, we get to compile a lot of interesting numbers: how many travelers toured with our guides? Which guide sold the most tours? Which tours were the most popular? Where are most people traveling?

Do you remember what you were doing on November 9, 1989? This was the day the Berlin Wall came down, and 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of this historic event. Janna, one of our Berlin guides, has been guiding in the

Last Thursday morning saw a couple ToursByLocals staffers waking up very early for a morning flight from Vancouver to Los Angeles. David Young (Travel Agents Accounts Manager) and Sara Cooke (Director of Communications)

At ToursByLocals, we’re convinced that you can and should expand your business travel horizons by daring to add a bit of fun into your trip. Seeking out local experiences in unfamiliar places is a great way to enrich

Tauranga is the entryway to New Zealand's famed Bay of Plenty, a region so pleasant, verdant and charming that many describe it as a veritable Garden of Eden on the country's North Island. Today our guide Doug shares