Travel Blog list
El Salvador Perfect for the Adventurous, Locally-Minded Traveler
With our goal to be “Everywhere” people travel, the ToursByLocals guide support team is always busy searching for trusted guides in new destinations. This week we added not just a splendid new guide, but also a new
Oct 09 2013
2013 Company Retreat Shines the Spotlight on Guides
ToursByLocals' second annual company retreat wrapped up in Vancouver today. It was amazing to see how our company has grown and changed since this time last year! We've added some new faces to the team: Alex, Jessica
Oct 06 2013
Get Ready, Shutterbugs: ToursByLocals 2013 Travel Photo Contest
On Tuesday October 1st, ToursByLocals will be launching our first ever Traveler Photo Contest! The prize will be $500 to put towards any private tour(s) on our site. Want to explore Rome with an archeologist? Go on a
Sep 27 2013
Are you getting the most out of your travels? Five common mistakes travelers make
Whether you’re a newbie traveler or seasoned road warrior, chances are you’ve made some mistakes when you travel. There are the logistical ones: not leaving enough time to make a flight connection, forgetting a
Sep 18 2013
Travel Tip: Keeping your Photos Safe
All sorts of things can - and do - go wrong while traveling. Small things add to the adventure, larger things eventually become funny stories, given enough time. Losing things is par for the course. Cell phone chargers,
Sep 09 2013
Why Do ToursByLocals Travelers Pay in Advance?
ToursByLocals travelers love to tour with a local guide. But none of us love the experience of opening our wallet to pay for it. After all, it’s far more fun to enjoy an experience than to think about how much it
Sep 04 2013
Spotlight on Paris: exploring Bastille
Few cities stir a traveler’s imagination like Paris. The anticipation of traveling here is almost tangible: we see ourselves sitting outside a cosy sidewalk café, sipping from a glass of wine or holding a warm café au
Aug 27 2013
In Italy this week? Don't Miss Venice's Regata Storica!
Our local Venetian guide, Ermanno returns today to tell us about another not-to-be-missed event taking place in Venice on September 1st, a week from today: the fabled Regata Storica. Will you be in Venice next weekend?
Aug 25 2013
Game of Thrones Fan? Get to Dubrovnik!
Our guides in Europe this summer have had a busy season, but maybe none more than Tomislav in Dubrovnik, Croatia. He’s offering a very unique tour that capitalizes on the role his city plays in the extremely popular
Aug 21 2013
Local Tips: Five Fun Things to Do in Basel, Switzerland
Our delightful Swiss guide Bettina loves her hometown: Basel, Switzerland and has a wealth of knowledge about the city's many cultural hot spots. She's joining us today to share with us some tips on how to enjoy the
Aug 14 2013
ToursByLocals in the News
ToursByLocals guides have been enjoying time in the media spotlight this summer. They are appearing on camera, in print and online as TV hosts, travel bloggers and journalists share their ToursByLocals experiences.
Aug 06 2013
10 Tips for Touring Like a Local in Washington DC
Joining us in our blog today is ToursByLocals guide Susan from Washington DC. Susan is a licensed Washington guide and a member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides; she is equipped with the local and historical
Aug 02 2013