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Happy Halloween!
If you live in North America, Halloween is pretty hard to miss. Carved pumpkins adorn many stoops, along with cobwebs, faux gravestones, ghosts, ghouls and great big hairy spiders. Today millions of children headed off
Oct 31 2011
Adding Tasmania to the List: a local guide explains the island's allure!
The leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, but the other side of the world is enjoying the blossoming of spring. Warmer temperatures down under make November and December an
Oct 31 2011
Five foodie spots not to miss in Aruba
Unlike many of the Caribbean islands, Aruba is a pretty sure bet when it comes to weather. As the nation sits on the southern fringes of the hurricane belt, tropical storms rarely have much impact on its sunny shores.
Oct 31 2011
Diwali Celebrations Begin!
Today marks the beginning of the 5-day long Deepavali Festival for Hindu, Sikh and Jain families around the world. Deepavali (frequently shortened to “Diwali”) translates to “row of lamps.” The celebration of Diwali
Oct 26 2011
Costa Rica: Top 5 Day Trips from San José
Today we’re joined by Stephanie, a Costa Rican guide based out of San José and an avid world traveler. Stephanie has been to many countries, and believes Costa Rica is the best there is! Beaches, volcanoes, wildlife,
Oct 21 2011
Top Five Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Today we extend a warm welcome to our wonderful Buenos Aires guide, Pablo, who has taken the time to explain his favourite places for visitors lucky enough to be traveling to his hometown. And if you’re not currently
Oct 17 2011
Fall Festivals in Amsterdam
Europe in the fall is a lovely proposition. The summer’s heat has dwindled, making for excellent walking weather (and what better way to experience a city than by foot?), and the tourist crowds have dwindled. Of course,
Oct 14 2011
Staying healthy: 6 Tips to Avoid the "Airplane Cold"
Cold/flu season is here, and one of the easiest places to spread germs is on an airplane. Many travelers have noticed an increased susceptibility to catching a cold after flying; it turns out this common perception is
Oct 11 2011
Handle Rio like a Local!
Today Martha, a Brazilian guide and proud Rio de Janeiro native, is here to share with us her tips for enjoying her city safely, and blending in as much as possible with the locals. Martha's tips should come in
Oct 07 2011
Japan: Land of the rising tourism numbers? (We can hope!)
Ever since the devastating Earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan last March, the nation's tourism sector has been struggling to rebound. Despite assurances to the contrary, most international tourists are still
Oct 06 2011
ToursByLocals featured in Family Travel column on MSNBC
We woke up this morning to some great press coverage for ToursByLocals and one of our stellar guides: Aldo in Taormina, Sicily.Aldo spent a day touring around the historic town of Taormina and its surroundings with
Oct 04 2011
Top 5 day-trips in Basque Country
Today we’re joined by Spanish Guide Jon, an experienced tour guide and long-time local in the beautiful and culturally-rich Basque region of Northern Spain. Jon promises that on another occasion he’ll share with us his
Oct 03 2011