Travel Blog list

Tomie, our lovely guide in Tokyo, is not only an experienced local guide, but also an accomplished cook. We've asked her to take some time today to share with us five easy-to-find snacks and meals that are popular with

Are you traveling to Sicily this spring or summer? Our local guide Sara has kindly sent us a suggested walking itinerary for travelers looking to explore the winding streets of Agrigento’s old town in a morning or

So you’ve arrived in Vancouver, seen the markets on Granville Island, explored Stanley Park, been to the top of Grouse Mountain and shopped the boutiques in Kitsilano...and you’ve still got some time left on your hands

Have you ever been to Iceland? The number of people answering “yes” to this question has risen in recent years, thanks in large part to Iceland’s increasing popularity as a hub for trans-Atlantic flights. For no extra

Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city, is beginning to pop up on travelers’ radars with increasing frequency. The city, which sits nearly 5000 feet above sea level, is rising above its tarnished reputation as a

Berliners live in a city that saw more tumultuous history in the 20th century than nearly any place else in the world. Today our German guide Janna tells us about a sober anniversary the city is currently recognizing.

Gung Hei Fat Choi! This weekend marks the start of Chinese New Year celebrations. The New Year in China, (also called “Lunar New Year”) does not occur on the same calendar day each year – at least not in the traditional

Yesterday Colin Garritty and I (Sara) headed to the Vancouver CTV news studio to do a live interview on the Noon News. This was my second trip in front of the CTV cameras and Colin's first.It's always tricky to say all

Today we are joined by Adrian, an enthusiastic and experienced local guide from Bucharest, Romania. Adrian has been guiding for 15 years, and is a strong advocate for bringing more tourism to his country. In light of

At the start of January, one of our guide managers, Colin Garrity, embarked on a 3-week trip through Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt. It had long been a goal of ours to spend some time with our guides in East

2013 is a big year for Slovakia, the little country sitting at the heart of Europe. The Eastern Slovakian city of Košice has been selected as this year’s European Capital of Culture, and the city has planned over 300

Scottish guide Martin has a life-long passion for his hometown of Edinburgh and its history. A proud Scot, he will show up to greet visitors in national dress and “will leave you with a real sense of the city - past and