Travel Blog list
Top-Selling Shore Excursions on ToursByLocals
Are you taking a cruise in 2024? Debating whether to take one of the ship’s tours, or strike out on your own at port? We offer a third option: the private shore excursion. Private shore excursions are just for you, the
Feb 14 2024
Shoulder Season: The Travel Sweet Spot
It's no secret that travel is back in a big way, and has been for a couple years now. Last summer's headlines shouted at us about long queues, sold-out attractions, crowded piazzas, and over-heated cities. To be honest,
Feb 09 2024
Ten Unexpectedly Romantic Destinations for Valentine's Day
Just in time for that most infamously high-pressure romantic holiday of the year, we present to you…ten thoughtful destinations to travel to with your sweetheart! As much as we love Paris (and we really do), why not
Feb 07 2024
Alternative Asia: the best destination dupes!
Asia, a continent teeming with diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history around every corner, often lures travellers to its well-known tourist hot spots. Tokyo, Hong Kong, Phuket, Bali… However, for
Jan 18 2024
Ten European Cities You Haven’t Visited – and Should!
The title says it all: below we’ve rounded up ten amazing alternative European cities we've all overlooked time and again in favour of the biggies. Why should places like Paris, Rome and London get all the love? With
Jan 05 2024
Top Ten Travel Wellness Experiences for 2026
Travel recharges us. Whether it’s a simple change of scenery, new conversations, exploration or just pure relaxation, it clears the mind. And there’s little doubt that many of us are craving the sparks of joy that come
Jan 03 2024
2024’s Top Travel Destinations
What a year it’s been...again! International travel is back in a huge way, and shows no sign of slowing down. In 2023, we saw people spreading their wings and returning to amazing destinations like South East Asia,
Dec 20 2023
The Year That Was: Travel in 2023!
At the end of each year, we get to use our bookings data to compile a lot of interesting numbers: how many travellers toured with our guides? Which tours were the most popular? What were the hottest destinations? How
Dec 18 2023
Tips from a Guide: What to Do in Oslo, Norway
We love to hear from the unique guides behind the amazing tours on ToursByLocals! Today we're featuring Diana, who has been working as a tour guide in Oslo for 16 years. She's here to share with us a bit about why she
Dec 01 2023
Yuletide Roots: Exploring Germany's Christmas Traditions
A warm welcome to today’s guest blogger, Marriette! Marriette is a long-time tour guide in Berlin, and joins us today to share stories of the origins of Christmas traditions we know and love today. Did you know that
Nov 28 2023
The ULTIMATE Guide to Christmas Travel with ToursByLocals
Exploring holiday traditions in other countries is a surefire way to make memories this Christmas. With so many incredible destinations and festive themed attractions to choose from, it can be an overwhelming task to
Nov 27 2023
Five Fabulous Escapes to Flee Christmas in Style
In our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Travel, we’ve shared some truly special places to witness Christmas traditions all over the world. But what if you’re not looking for a hearty dose of eggnog and sprigs of mistletoe at
Nov 12 2023