Travel Blog list
ToursByLocals Welcomes Tomas to the Marketing Team
At the end of August we welcomed a new staff member to the ToursByLocals office team in Vancouver: Tomas Pantucek. Tomas had recently moved to Canada from the city of Brno, in the Czech Republic and was living and
Sep 14 2012
Keep Cool, Have Fun and Enjoy Great Local Eats in Kuala Lumpur
While temperatures are cooling in the Northern Hemisphere, the mercury remains steady in steamy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Today our local guide Leng tells us how to keep cool, have fun and find the best eats in this
Sep 11 2012
Summer Travel Reviews
The summer is gradually winding to a close, and our well-researched and eagerly anticipated summer travel plans are now becoming golden travel memories. We've received so many thoughtful and exuberant reviews for our
Sep 08 2012
Grape Treading in the Douro Valley, Portugal
September marks the end of summer, and the beginning of harvest season for the many grape growers across Europe and North America. Our guide Miguel in Oporto, Portugal would like to invite travelers to take part in the
Sep 02 2012
Copenhagen’s Café Scene: Top 5 Places to Enjoy Coffee and Wienerbrød
So, you’ve walked every inch of Copenhagen’s Indre By (Old Town) and are ready to branch out into other neighbourhoods. Here’s a list of five fantastic cafés frequented by locals so you can experience a slice of the
Aug 30 2012
"Vélibs" and “Boris Bikes”: using community cycles to get around Paris and London
While traveling through Europe this August, I took a different approach to getting around than I have in the past. Usually I buy some sort of multi-day public transit pass that allows me extensive use of a city’s public
Aug 24 2012
Ich bin ein Berliner!
Having never been to Berlin (or Germany for that matter) I was surprised to realise I had so many expectations for the type of city I was headed to. I pictured a lot of frenetic energy, urban density, concrete and
Aug 19 2012
How to be mistaken for a local in Europe
When traveling in Europe, many North Americans hope they will find a way to blend in with the locals, so they don’t stand out as a typical “tourist”. Not that there’s anything wrong with being a traveler! We’re
Aug 15 2012
Exploring Paris' Neighbourhoods with a Local Guide
Today I had the good fortune to spend several hours in the company of one of our most successful guides in Paris: Pamela Breit. I’m a couple days into a 2-week long trip through Europe, with an itinerary that includes
Aug 13 2012
Five Things to Do on a Daytrip to Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls is one of the top tourist destinations in North America. And it’s no wonder! The jaw-dropping spectacle of Canada’s Horseshoe Falls is a truly magnificent one that has to be seen up close to be
Aug 05 2012
Taman Negara National Park
Have you heard of Taman Negara National Park? It’s the largest park in peninsular Malaysia, covering over 4300 sq km of land in the Titiwangsa Mountains. However, it’s not remarkable so much for its size, but rather its
Aug 01 2012
London 2012: Let the Games Begin!
The London 2012 Summer Olympics are about to begin! At the time of writing, the Opening Ceremony is a mere 90 minutes away. Will you be watching on TV? Even better, will you be watching in person?Two and a half years
Jul 27 2012