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Go local Iceland initiative

By ⋅ June 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

It´s almost a year ago when I started getting involved in tourism in Iceland, being particularly interested in regions ‚off the beaten track‘, which would often be ‚forgotten‘ in contrast to overpromoted highlights or sort of ‚must sees‘ in Iceland. July 2010, I published an article on the LOCAL TRAVEL MOVEMENT site about how I […]

10 Reasons the Local Travel Movement is here to stay

By ⋅ June 9, 2011 ⋅ One comment

(and why we are proud to be a part of it!) 1. Like Slow Food, Slow Travel (aka Local Travel) was created by the curious and passionate, for the curious and passionate. 2. Because a vacation with a ‘local contact experience’ will not just help you compete with the Joneses, but will help you surpass […]

Traveling like a local is the best way to go

By ⋅ May 2, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

After every trip we’ve taken, the most significant memories were those that included the people and the friendships we have created along the way. They’ve given us perspective and even inspired us to create a community of people who share the same passion for traveling and connecting with like-minded locals – Triptrotting. Here is a […]

Learn to cook like a local in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

By ⋅ April 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

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 about the local customs and environment, and leaving a place feeling you’ve gained some genuine cultural understanding. One […]

Viking village in Denmark makes a difference

By ⋅ March 21, 2011 ⋅ One comment

No culture is more grossly misunderstood and under-appreciated than the Vikings. Few people realize that the Vikings, though they led simple lifestyles, were amazingly effective and advanced. Circular forts, for example, are among the most impressive examples of Viking construction technique. Harald Blåtand Gormsen constructed two unique circular forts around 980 AD in Denmark. The […]

Embracing the Local Travel Movement

By ⋅ March 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Local Travel Movement is gaining steam. As technology continues to expand the speed and scope of our virtual experiences, an increasing number of people are looking to slow down and create more real and meaningful connections with the places they travel. Our unprecedented access to information means we can virtually experience a place before […]

Independent local tour guides offer local experiences

By ⋅ March 10, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

LocalGuiding connects travellers with local, independent tour guides in a new, more personal way. I like to connect with local people: to talk about their points of views, thoughts, customs and culture – to experience the local culture as it is and not how mass tourism companies masquerade it. The best option to do this […]

The laid-back local life of Curitiba, Brazil

By ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

For travellers in search of the good life in Brazil, the city of Curitiba is the natural choice. Over the last few decades, it has transformed itself from a provincial capital into one of the most important economic centres in the country. Today, Curitiba has almost 2 million inhabitants and is considered a model Brazilian […]

Real Gunyah-style local travel experiences

By ⋅ February 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In light of Responsible Travel Week 2011, we at Gunyah – specialists in short-duration experiential packages for independent travellers eager to connect with local people – have selected our favourite local travel experiences. We want to inspire travellers to seek out more meaningful travel experiences, the kinds that can only come through real contact with […]

Responsible Tourism Week 2011: February 14-18, 2011

By ⋅ February 10, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

If the third time’s a charm, then the annual Responsible Tourism Week, taking place online from February 14 to 18, will be even more inspiring than the last two. Billed as an unconventional, online unconference, it is a fun mash-up exploring down-to-earth applications of noble concepts including responsible tourism, the Local Travel Movement and ecotourism […]

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