Travel Blog list
Journey to Hellfire Pass, Thailand
Thailand is famous for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters, golden temples and elephant rides beside slow flowing rivers. So the words “Hellfire Pass” are startling: how does this place fit into our idea of
Jun 05 2013
How do you Satisfy the Travel Bug in Between Trips?
Our practical situations don’t always allow us to indulge our wanderlust. Time, finances, health and family commitments can squash the dream of jetting off for a European river cruise or African safari. Or maybe we’re
May 22 2013
Enjoying Rio Like a Local: tips for spending a great day in the Cidade Maravilhosa!
Rio de Janeiro is a magical place, any time of year. Whether it's a one-day port of call or week-long vacation for you, the city will shine! If you’re lucky enough to be headed to Rio soon, read on for tips from local
May 20 2013
Spotlight Destination: Bergen, Norway
Our guide recruitment manager Colin has been working very hard of late to find ToursByLocals the right guides in Norway. Last week he introduced our team to one of his recruits: Kai Ove, a long-time resident of Bergen,
May 13 2013
Portland Oregon: the random (but important!) stuff you need to know before your visit
We have a new guide in the Pacific Northwest! Scott is a long-time resident of Portland, Oregon, a city that’s popping up on more and more travelers’ radars these days. Its vibrant downtown, pretty residential
May 09 2013
Special Places: Edinburgh's Holyrood Park
Do you have a favourite place in your city or town – someplace that always bring you a sense of peace or joy when you visit it? Our Edinburgh guide Peter took some time to tell us about a special spot in his city that
May 07 2013
Get to Know our Guides via Video
Something we feel sets ToursByLocals apart from other private tour companies is our focus on our guides - the unique people behind the tours. Travelers are encouraged to read about and communicate with the different
May 01 2013
Tips for Visiting France's Bordeaux Wine Region
Our guide Nicolle knows a thing or two about wine. When you live in Bordeaux, it’s almost a prerequisite to have at least a little savoir faire about grapes, but Nicolle’s knowledge extends to a diploma from the Faculty
Apr 24 2013
Life as a Tour Guide
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work as a tour guide? For people who are truly passionate about their city or region, and who enjoy constantly meeting new people, guiding is a dream profession. Just ask Maria,
Apr 19 2013
Packing Tips: How to Travel the World with a Carry-On
What type of packer are you? Are you a full-size suitcase plus carry-on user, a back-packer or one of those streamlined small roller-bag types? We all have our own individual approaches to packing, and it’s worth
Apr 17 2013
What to Do with Three Days in Brisbane
Today we're featuring a guest blogger and Brisbane expert from travel site Cheapflights, a flight comparison website offering travelers useful flight and trip planning tools. If you're headed to Brisbane in 2013, you'll
Apr 15 2013
ToursByLocals Welcomes Three New Office Staff (and will soon have to buy more office chairs!)
As more and more travelers are discovering ToursByLocals, and as ToursByLocals continues to find amazing guides in more parts of the world, we’ve had to hire some new bodies to keep up with the need for customer support
Apr 12 2013