Travel Blog list
Johannesburg: Just a transit point? Think again!
South African guide Lesley is our guest blogger today. Having lived in the Gauteng area for fifty years, Lesley has a wealth of knowledge about the region’s historical, cultural and natural attractions – and a love of
Sep 02 2011
Eating in Madrid: Recommendations from a local foodie
Today we are joined by Gemma, who lives and guides in Madrid, Spain. Apart from being an expert in European art (with a PhD in Art History) Gemma is passionate about gastronomy and has an inside track on the best places
Aug 30 2011
Discovering the charms of the “luckiest place in New Zealand”
Today we’re joined by Noel, an experienced and deeply knowledgeable local guide from Nelson, New Zealand. Noel is an expert on the region’s environment and natural history, and also all things wine-related. He’s here to
Aug 25 2011
Quick Update on Hurricane Irene
If you are traveling to the southeastern US or the Caribbean in the near future, no doubt you are keeping a close eye on the Category 3 storm moving through the area. The following update is a condensed version of an
Aug 25 2011
How are you spending the last days of summer?
Summer in the northern hemisphere is still going strong, but there’s no denying that the days are getting shorter, and September, with all its seasonal change, is just around the corner. Personally, I’m still throwing
Aug 24 2011
Five Ways to Experience Thessaloniki: insider tips from a local guide
Today our guest blogger is Kevin, an American expat and local guide in Thessaloniki. Kevin has lived in this Northern Greek city for the past six years and loves the simple pleasures the city affords: good food and
Aug 23 2011
Getting to Know the Office Team at ToursByLocals
ToursByLocals has been extremely busy this summer, and recently brought on board a new Customer Service Specialist to help out in the Vancouver office. Matthew Cooke has worked in the tourism industry for several years,
Aug 18 2011
An Insider's Guide to Visiting Montreal, Canada
Edgy, cosmopolitan and with a dash of European flair, Montreal is a vibrant and eclectic Canadian city. The streets come alive in summer as sidewalk cafes and restaurant patios jostle for space with street performers
Aug 15 2011
Cooking in Mexico City: the makings of a one-of-a-kind culinary tour
At ToursByLocals, we love it when guides get creative with their tour offerings. Tango classes, shopping trips to the local market, private piano concertos – these sorts of unique local experiences make for the best
Aug 12 2011
Five Lesser Known Gems in Dublin: tips from a local guide
Have you ever been to Dublin? This compact, walk-able city is an absolute delight to explore, whether it’s your first or your fifteenth visit. With an abundance of history and culture, there is always something new to
Aug 11 2011
Five Places to Uncover Art and History in Brooklyn
A twenty minute walk across one of the world’s most iconic bridges leads commuters, pleasure-strolling locals and visitors across the East River to Brooklyn, NY. A world away from the high rises of lower Manhattan,
Aug 09 2011
What goes into the making of a truly great guide?
You'll have to stay tuned for the answer, but know that we're working on coming up with a comprehensive response to this big question! We're reaching out to the most popular guides on our site, and to the travelers on
Aug 05 2011