Travel Blog list
What sort of packer are you?
I’ve started to re-evaluate my packing style. The impetus for this is the realization that all those extremely cheap flights throughout Europe aren’t so cheap once you add on baggage fees. While travelers can bring a
May 03 2012
Grizzly Adventures in Canada's North
As the days grow longer and warmer, Canada’s North comes into its own as a tourist destination. When many travelers think of Canada, they imagine the whole country to be one great Northern wilderness, but for the
Apr 30 2012
Celebrating our Travelers: Barbara and Robert and their 39 Tours!
We’ve written many blog entries about our fantastic guides, the places they live and the diverse tours they offer. Today we’re going to do something different: we’re profiling one of our travelers.By the end of 2012,
Apr 25 2012
Summer Travel Plans: Newfoundland, anyone?
When Paul and I recently had the chance to talk to CTV news anchor Keri Adams about ToursByLocals, she asked us to recommend one great summer destination for 2012. I managed to sneak in two: the Netherlands and
Apr 24 2012
See the "Locals'" Budapest
Today, a few words from our Hungarian guide András, a lifetime resident of Budapest, who we feel really embodies the spirit of ToursByLocals. András understands that while landmarks and monuments look good on postcards,
Apr 20 2012
Watch us on CTV News!
Paul and Sara were in Vancouver's CTV news studios on Monday, taping a segment for the network's News at Noon show. You can watch our interview with CTV news anchor Keri Adams here: ToursByLocals Travel Tips on CTV.
Apr 19 2012
Halifax Commemorates its Connection to the Sinking of the Titanic
As many of us are aware, April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Today Andy, our guide from Halifax, explains this historic Canadian city's connection to the international tragedy, and how
Apr 17 2012
A Move, a Run and a TV Studio: big week ahead for TBL!
It’s almost moving time! Time to leave the old office in New Westminster for our shinier downtown digs on the 6th floor of 1112 West Pender. We’ll be a stone’s throw (if you’ve got a good arm anyway!) from waterfront
Apr 13 2012
2012 European Capital of Culture: Maribor
Ever been to Slovenia? If not, 2012 is a great year to make the trip, as the eastern Slovenian city of Maribor is celebrating its status as European Capital of Culture 2012.A bit about Slovenia: this tiny
Apr 10 2012
Five Activities You've Got to Do in Amsterdam
It’s April and that means one thing in Holland: Tulip season has begun! Throughout the Netherlands, visitors are flocking to the bulb fields to see the nation’s iconic flower in all its colourful glory. And tourists in
Apr 06 2012
We’re moving! (An Ode to New Westminster)
The ToursByLocals office is moving this April. This won’t affect our guides or travelers in the slightest, but it will make commuting into work for our admin team a much more pleasant affair! For the past three years
Apr 03 2012
Don't Miss Vicenza's Venetian Villas
Today we welcome Francesca, an experienced tourist guide in Vicenza, a thriving city in northeastern Italy's Veneto region. Francesca was born in one of Vicenza's renowned Palladian buildings, so it is no exaggeration
Apr 02 2012