Travel Blog list

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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,

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

Today we’re handing the blog reins over to Steven, a local guide from Los Angeles, California. Steve has some excellent local insight to share about the culinary offerings on hand at LA’s famous Farmer’s Market.

One of our Japanese guides received a particularly lovely review today from travelers who had recently visited Kyoto during the city’s popular Gion Matsuri festival. One of the most famous and most well-attended