Travel Blog list
ToursByLocals Guide Hosts TV Crew in Buenos Aires
Last week, one of our guides in Buenos Aires, Argentina had an extra special Valentine’s Day. Hernan was asked to lead a film crew around the colourful neighbourhood of La Boca to tape an episode of the popular travel
Feb 23 2012
Berlin in Winter
On this cold and rainy morning in Vancouver, it made me smile to read about a sparkling winter’s day in Berlin. Our local guide Penelope (or Pen, as she is usually called) sent me a beautiful written memory that
Feb 21 2012
Why Budapest? A Local Guide Explains his City's Allure
Budapest now is among the top destinations for Central European city breaks. I hear from more and more tourists that this is the city most first-time travelers to Central Europe want to see.However, Budapest and Hungary
Feb 15 2012
Five Must-Sees in Istanbul
“Historic” barely begins to convey the intricate layers of ancient past that weave their way into Istanbul’s present. As a way for new visitors to get to know Turkey’s capital city, we’ve invited one of our Istanbul
Feb 13 2012
ToursByLocals Adds Guides in Two New Countries
With the recent addition of new guides in two countries, travelers booking through ToursByLocals can now find guides in 108 countries around the world!Each new country and region that we add brings us closer to our goal
Feb 11 2012
Atlanta's Top Five Must-Sees: tips from a local guide
Ever been to the sunny, booming "Capital of the South"? That would be Atlanta, Georgia. This city of five million draws many visitors each year with its charming streets, riveting civil war history and family-friendly
Feb 10 2012
Irish Guide on Cover of National Newspaper
"His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.”Our guide Joe in Dublin sent us this photo
Feb 07 2012
ToursByLocals heads to SE Asia!
This week a member of the ToursByLocals admin team is embarking on a major out-of-office adventure. Leaving behind his headset and view of the Fraser River, Customer Service and Guide Rep Matthew will be flying to Bali,
Feb 06 2012
Why you need to visit Saltillo, Mexico
Today we’re joined by a passionate guide and world-traveler from Saltillo, Mexico. Rodrigo has traveled to all seven continents, and loves to meet and make new friends by welcoming fellow travelers to his part of the
Feb 01 2012
Six Simple Products that Make Air Travel Easier
While some of us may relish the thought of a 6-hour flight, those travelers are few and far between. What with overbooked planes, the ever-increasing intensity of airport security measures, and the new norm of “no
Jan 30 2012
Where to shop and what to eat in...
Let’s play jeopardy: THIS city is the only metropolis in the world to span two continents. Another clue? It was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Need one more? Here’s an easy one: until 1930, this city used to be
Jan 27 2012
It's Robbie Burns Day!
Robert Burns, Scotland’s most celebrated poet, was born on this day, January 25th, in 1759. Known alternately as “Scotland’s Bard,” “Scotland’s Favourite Son” and “Scotland’s National Poet” Robbie Burns clearly did not
Jan 25 2012