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The tiny island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has just won the world’s largest travel and tourism award. This fall, the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade voted Trinidad and Tobago as the Best Tourist

Shopping for unique items to bring home is something a lot of people look forward to on their travels. We’re not talking about Eiffel Tower key chains and Blarney Stone pint glasses, but one-of-a-kind items that will

At ToursByLocals, we notice a definite correlation between the changing of the seasons and the varying popularity of destinations. Everyone wants to go to Europe in the summer months and our guides there are extremely

Today we welcome Bea, our effervescent, active and lovely guide in Biarritz, France. Apart from being a tour guide, Bea is also a yoga instructor and certified scuba dive teacher. She’s joined us today to share her

Today we are joined by Una, a local Copenhagen guide, who has a lot to tell us about her hometown – and why it merits more than a one-day stop. If you’re headed to this Scandinavian city as part of a cruise, you’ll want

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

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

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.

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

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,

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

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,