Travel Blog list
Top 5 Places to Visit in and around Antalya, Turkey
Today we welcome Aykut, a private guide with a degree in classical archaeology, from Antalya, Turkey. Antalya is an ancient coastal city and has become the gateway to the region now known as the “Turkish Riviera.” As
Apr 19 2011
The Verdict is In: Travellers Trust Locals Most for Authentic Experiences (and Here's Why!)
Here at ToursByLocals, we're passionate about connecting travellers with the heart and soul of a destination – its people. We believe that the most enriching and memorable travel experiences are those guided by local
Apr 18 2011
Egypt's Top 5 Attractions: local guide explains the must-sees
Today we welcome our ebullient, entertaining and popular Egyptian guide, Moustafa. Based out of Cairo, Moustafa helps travelers to discover Egypt’s ancient and modern wonders, from the streets of Alexandria to the
Apr 15 2011
Travelers Ask: Why do I pay in advance?
Occasionally customers ask us why we require tours be paid for in advance. Simply put, it’s what the vast majority of our customers and guides prefer. Paying in advance through our secure site ensures both traveler and
Apr 14 2011
Thailand's Songkran Festival
This week marks the start of a major festival in Thailand, and today’s guest blogger, our friendly and popular guide Air from Bangkok, is going to tell us a bit about what it all means. Make sure you take a look at the
Apr 12 2011
Historic Halifax
Today we welcome Andy, a charming, knowledgeable and above all entertaining guide from Halifax, Canada. Founded in 1749, Halifax is one of Canada’s oldest cities, and prides itself on being both historically and
Apr 08 2011
Five Must-Sees in Moscow
Today we are lucky to have an eloquent and passionate Muscovite as our guest blogger. Tatiana has lived in Russia’s capital city since she was ten years old; she describes Moscow as a bundle of contradictions: “charming
Apr 06 2011
Top 5 Things to Do in Bucharest
Our guest blogger today is Radu Zota, a fun-loving and knowledgable Romanian guide living in Bucharest. Here are his top five suggestions for experiencing the pulse of the city while visiting Bucharest:1. Parliament
Apr 01 2011
India V. Pakistan
It was a match for the ages. Today two South Asian rivals, India and Pakistan, met up in the semi-final match of the Cricket World Cup.Now in North America cricket's barely a blip on the radar of sports fans. In fact,
Mar 30 2011
A Day in Varna, Bulgaria: Local Tips
Varna, Bulgaria has become a popular port of call for cruise ships sailing through Eastern Europe. One of the prettiest sail-ins on the Black Sea, it’s also a magnet for summer crowds. We asked our popular Bulgarian
Mar 29 2011
Private tours more economical than bus tours - who knew?
ToursByLocals was recently featured in the Globe and Mail (Canada’s National Newspaper), who ran a piece comparing the merits of private tours versus large group tours. The surprising result was that in most travel
Mar 28 2011
Learn to Cook in Ho Chi Minh City
Today we’d like to feature a tour that we feel embodies the spirit of ToursByLocals. We believe traveling to new places is about so much more than seeing the sights; it’s about meeting new friends, learning firsthand
Mar 25 2011