Travel Blog list
A Little Bit About Us
How it all began The idea was born on the Great Wall of China in 2006, where our founders met two local women who offered to help them explore the wall and learn about its history. After an unexpectedly enlightening
May 22 2024
Sustainable Tourism: How Do We Travel Better?
With the rapid growth of tourism in recent years, many popular destinations around the world began to see tourism hurt rather than help the people who lived there. Popular areas were often over-crowded, housing in
Apr 12 2024
Where to travel next to see a total solar eclipse
A solar eclipse is one of those rare and remarkable celestial events that have the power to seemingly pause time and focus our attention like nothing else. As the moon’s shadow passes over the sun, todays’ total eclipse
Apr 08 2024
Sustainable Travel: Tours That Give Back
As the world opens up and you finally step on to that long-awaited flight, it’s more important than ever to consider how to use travel as a force for good. Travel and tourism is a lifeline for many communities around
Apr 03 2024
Set Jetting Adventures: Explore 10 Iconic TV Show Filming Locations in the UK
Are you a fan of TV shows that transport you to other countries, rich with history, drama, and stunning landscapes? Many of us are inspired to visit new destinations after seeing them on screen - so much so that the
Mar 26 2024
The Best Environmentally-Friendly Travel Destinations in 2026
Many of us travel lovers are also concerned with how to minimize the impact our travels may have on the planet. We’ve shared before our tips on how to travel more sustainably; today we’d like to introduce several
Mar 21 2024
Seven Strategies to Avoid Jet Lag
Jet lag. From the newbie to the most seasoned traveler, we all dread its onset; some people even question whether a trip is worth the effort at all, for once we’re acclimatized to a new time zone, it’s often time to
Mar 20 2024
Packing Tips: How to Travel the World with just 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
Mar 19 2024
Travel Smarter, Not Harder: Our Favourite Travel Hacks
Traveling is exhilarating, but it can also be a test of patience and organization. Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or a newbie explorer, these travel hacks our staff have learned over many miles and years will
Mar 15 2024
Our Secret Sauce: What Makes the Guides at ToursByLocals So Special?
Today we’re talking about one of our very favourite topics: the guides at ToursByLocals. As a business, we’ve been around over 15 years now, and building this network of amazing, one-of-a-kind, bright, fun,
Mar 07 2024
International Women’s Day: How Female Guides Inspire Inclusion
"Accelerate action" is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. Because when we inspire others to act, understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. Marked on March 8 every year since 1911,
Mar 01 2024
"Alternative” Italy! Where to go to escape the crowds
Since day one at ToursByLocals, one country more than any other has stood out as eternally popular among our travellers. Home to Michaelangelo, the Sistine Chapel, Chianti and tiramisu, Italy's allure never fades. With
Feb 20 2024