Travel Blog list

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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