Travel Blog list

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

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

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

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

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

Space travel is the absolute final frontier for the adventurous, been-there-done-that type of traveler. If (like the majority of us) you don't have the funds required for a trip into space, head to the next best place:

Less than three years after launch, ToursByLocals offers private tours in 104 countries around the globe, receives Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. (Shared from our September 27, 2011 press release, issued

Last Saturday, September 17th, Munich’s mayor kicked off the annual Oktoberfest celebrations by tapping 2011’s first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Yes, it's still September, but the festival traditionally lasts until the end

Most of us only take a big holiday once or maybe twice a year. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like to recharge our batteries with mini-getaways in between the big trips. Short-haul travel also tends to be an

Today one of our knowledgeable Finnish guides, Ralf, is joining our blog to talk about spending a day in his hometown of Helsinki. This Scandinavian city is as modern and stylish as it is beautiful, sitting in a natural

Egyptian guide Nahla is joining us today to talk about the best places to eat like a local in Luxor, Egypt. Nahla is a certified Egyptologist and extremely knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian art, culture and history –

Gemma from Madrid is returning to our blog today with more insider tips on the Spanish capital. Last time she shared with us five great places to enjoy a meal in Madrid; today, the topic turns to other urban pleasures,