Travel Blog list
The Top 10 'Must-Sees' in Athens: tips from a Greek guide
June is a glorious month to visit Greece; the weather is beautiful and you’ll miss the summer’s peak crowds. Today Jordan, an experienced driver-guide in Athens, Greece wants to extend a warm welcome to travelers by
Jun 09 2011
Should travelers coming to Spain worry about the recent E.Coli outbreak?
Our guide Marta in Barcelona offers explanations and reassurance about the recent news surrounding an e.coli outbreak in Spain. Thank you for the timely update, Marta!SHOULD TRAVELERS COMING TO SPAIN WORRY ABOUT THE
Jun 07 2011
Mexican Cuisine Added to UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
When travelers think of UNESCO, they generally associate the organization with its remarkable list of World Heritage Sites. Many of the world’s most incredible historical monuments and natural attractions are on
Jun 06 2011
Solo Female Travelers
A guide review came across my desk this morning, and made me realise just what a blessing it is for a woman traveling alone in a foreign country to find companionship in another. Getting insider tips from a female
Jun 03 2011
Discovering Luzon, Philippines: What to See Beyond Borocay
Today our fun and friendly Filipino guide, JB offers tips on how to get away from the masses at Boracay and discover some truly unique island experiences on Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. 1) For those
Jun 02 2011
ToursByLocals team shares our bucket lists
Do you have a travel wishlist? Back in 2007, Jack Nicolson and Morgan Freeman made the idea of the “Bucket List” popular with their movie of the same name. What travel adventures would you most like to have before you
Jun 01 2011
Seeing Orangutans in the Wild
Today one of our guides in Sarawak, Malaysia shares with us an incredible wildlife experience unique to this part of South East Asia: spotting orangutans in their native habitat. A walk through the Sepilok Orangutan
May 27 2011
Charleston, SC Crowned #4 Best City in the World for Travelers
Did you know that Charleston, South Carolina was voted #2 Best City in the U.S. to Visit by Travel and Leisure Magazine? Not only that, it ranked #4 in the World! Our Charleston guide, Linda, has a ton of ideas for how
May 25 2011
A Rush of 5-Star Reviews
Our site has been swamped this spring with five star traveler ratings for ToursByLocals guides. We explained in an earlier post how our ratings system works and we’re so thrilled with this recent slew of reviews that
May 24 2011
Local Guide Offers Different Reasons to Visit Kenya
Today’s guest blogger is Rosebell, a guide from Nairobi. Rosebell is extremely well-versed in Kenya's tourism offerings, from watching the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara to urban cultural tours of Nairobi. In
May 23 2011
Speaking the Language
What is your approach to foreign languages while traveling? Those of us who speak English are extremely lucky that much of the world bends over backwards to learn how to communicate with us, while we retain merely a
May 20 2011
Top 5 touring Places in Georgia
The stunning nation of Georgia has never been on the beaten tourist trail, which means if you're fortunate enough to travel here you'll bring home some truly unique stories. Travel through jaw-droppingly beautiful
May 19 2011