Travel Blog list
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
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
Five Fantastic Sights in Gdansk
Today Margaret, one of our popular and highly-regarded Polish guides, tells us a bit about the best spots to visit in her lovely hometown of Gdansk. History, romance, shopping and a lively cafe culture - Gdansk has much
May 12 2011
Welcome to our newest guides!
Our network of independent guides continues to grow: ToursByLocals now has an incredible 1084 guides in 99 countries! Today we’re dedicating a bit of space to welcoming the newest in our roster of fun, friendly,
May 10 2011
A Dozen Delights in Sicily
“Sicily is an island with a unique identity, a melting pot of different cultures”; so says our popular local guide Aldo, who has been helping travelers discover “his” Taormina for the past eleven years. Below, see
May 06 2011
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Today Cinco de Mayo festivities break out across much of the United States. May 5th is a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities, marking the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the
May 05 2011
Exploring Buenos Aires with a Local
Today’s guest blogger is Hernan from the beautiful Argentine city of Buenos Aires, sharing his experience of one of the city’s most vibrant historic neighbourhoods.It’s Sunday noon in Buenos Aires. I am finishing up a
May 04 2011
The Value of Peer-Reviewed Travel
The digital world has simultaneously shrunk and expanded our travel horizons. Reaching out and communicating with people in all corners of the world has never been easier, cheaper or faster. At the same time, our
May 03 2011
Vladimir's Top 5 Attractions
A jewel in Russia's "Golden Ring," the 1000 year old Russian city of Vladimir is rich in architectural and artistic treasures. Once one of the medieval capitals of Russia, today evidence of Vladimir’s richly storied
May 02 2011
London Calling
So did you do it? If you live in North America, did you set your alarm to wake you at an ungodly hour so you could watch the live feed from Westminster Abbey and the Mall? At the time of writing, ToursByLocals staff is
Apr 29 2011
Portugal Continues to Welcome Travelers
Portugal offers an amazing blend of old world and modern charms, along with some of Europe’s most stunning coastline and medieval architecture. Today one of our Portuguese guides is stepping in to shed some light on
Apr 27 2011
10 Must-see Sites in Jerusalem
In honour of the Easter and Passover holidays many millions of people around the world are celebrating this weekend, we asked our knowledgeable, experienced and erudite Jerusalem guide Schmuel to put together a list of
Apr 22 2011