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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

Image by R. Wilkinson

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

Pahiyas

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

What would yours look like? (Photo courtesy of Twinpossible)

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

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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

Compromise House

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

That's one happy traveler

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

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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

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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

Jrvis Monastery

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

Mesmerized by a caribou at the side of the road in Jasper National Park

Roadtripping with Children

As I started to plan our family’s big summer road trip yesterday, I recognised a giddy sensation I hadn’t felt in a while: it was the happy feeling I get whenever travel plans begin to take shape. Budget constraints

May 17 2011

Tatev Monastery

Armenia: Must-Sees in the Cradle of Civilization

Our guide Susanna from Yerevan, Armenia has joined us today to shed a bit of light on what makes her country such a fascinating travel destination – and what sights, museums and restaurants no visitor should

May 16 2011