Travel Blog list
Euro Cup 2012 - and TV fame for a local guide!
Starting this weekend, Ukraine and Poland are co-hosting the 2012 Euro Cup. This will be the first time either nation has hosted the event, which lasts from June 8 – July 1st. Sixteen European countries will be playing
Jun 08 2012
ToursByLocals Open House
The dust has settled from our big move to downtown Vancouver, and we're throwing open the doors of our brand new, bright green office on Pender Street for an Open House on June 14th. Everyone welcome!Along with our big
Jun 07 2012
Five Things to do in Casablanca: tips from a local guide
Have you ever been to Morocco? The nation is a fascinating fusion of Mediterranean and North African cultures, and its diverse influences are reflected in its unique architectural styles and cuisine. Mohamed, a guide in
Jun 05 2012
Jubilee Celebrations in London
In the last year, London has seen more than its fair share of pomp and circumstance. There was the Queen’s 85th birthday in April 2011, followed closely by the much anticipated wedding of Prince William and Catherine,
Jun 04 2012
Enjoy Porto’s São João Festival!
In 2004, a journalist from The Guardian commented that "Porto's Festa de São João is one of Europe's liveliest street festivals, yet it remains relatively unknown outside the country." Almost a decade later the lively
May 29 2012
Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75
A very big icon is about to celebrate a very big birthday. While it won’t be able to blow out the candles on its cake, hordes of adoring fans will give it a hand on May 27th. So what are we celebrating? San Francisco’s
May 25 2012
The Perfect Time to Visit Vicenza, "the Museum of Museums"
Vicenza, located an hour from Venice, is renowned as the former home of Renaissance master architect Andrea Palladio. This fall, the city is experiencing another artistic renaissance, as hundreds of works of classical
May 24 2012
Why you should visit Sabah, Malaysian Borneo
Sabah – or Borneo – is one of those travel destinations that elicit dreams of wild adventure and discovery. Borneo’s tropical rainforests and climate provide the ideal conditions for a wide variety of species to thrive.
May 16 2012
Regional Cuisine: the Delights of Southern BBQ
Have you ever experienced the quintessentially American gastronomy known as “Barbecue”? Unique to the southern states – in particular the Carolinas, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri and Texas – this
May 14 2012
Introducing the Latest TBL Addition: Alaska!
One of the newest additions to ToursByLocals is a guide who lives and works in a place many travelers have their eye on: Alaska. Based out of Anchorage, Steve has been guiding for 11 years and is equally comfortable
May 10 2012
Five Places near Bangkok to Visit Floating Markets
Today Swai, a very popular and consistently well-reviewed guide in Bangkok, is sharing with us five excellent spots to experience Thai floating markets. While most of Thailand – like the rest of the world – has embraced
May 07 2012
European Night of Museums
If you’re traveling to Europe this spring, chances are you’ll visit at least one museum. From the Louvre to the Guggenheim, the Rijksmuseum to the Hermitage, Europe’s museums are the thread holding together the
May 04 2012