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Finding Great Pub Grub in Historic Sydney
Today we’ve got a great read for anyone heading to Sydney, Australia. Our guide Suanne is a long-time local full of insider info on everything from where to shop to the best places to eat in her hometown. Today she’s
Jun 20 2011
Vancouver Riots: Citizens Condemn the Thoughtless Actions of a Violent Few
As many people around the world have by now heard, Vancouver did not win the Stanley Cup last night. But the loss of the Cup has been all but eclipsed by our city's loss of dignity at the hands of a dangerous and
Jun 16 2011
The Seven Wonders of Lviv
Today we are lucky to feature a lovely guest blogger with many names: she can be Irene if you speak English, Iryna in Ukrainian, Irena in Polish, or Irina in Russian. Iryna lives in the beautiful Ukrainian city of Lviv,
Jun 14 2011
Go Canucks!
Have you ever been in a city on the verge of winning something really big? I've found myself in this position several times now. The first was almost 20 years ago, when the Toronto Blue Jays won baseball's World Series.
Jun 13 2011
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