Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]
Touring Tuscany: Where To Go And What To Do
Tuscany is a historic Italian province which showcases the very best of Italian culture, architecture, food, and wine. Its strategic location on the West coast has meant that it has been colonised many times under many rulers, first by the Roman empire in 351 BC to the Napoleonic empire in 1808. As a small and visually stunning Italian province, which is easily accessible by car, Tuscany makes an ideal destination for keen tourists and has an … [Read more...]
Jamaica Welcomes One Millionth Stopover Visitor for 2022
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, 2022 – Continuing the destination's strong tourism recovery, Jamaica welcomed its one millionth stopover arrival for 2022 today. This significant milestone was celebrated with the arrival of Brian Simmons, who recently landed at Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport (MBJ) on JetBlue flight 1479 from New York's JFK airport. Pictured: Deputy Mayor, Montego Bay, Richard Vernon (at left); Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, … [Read more...]
Top Romantic Destinations in Italy for Couples
Italy boasts charm beyond belief that has to be witnessed firsthand at least once in a lifetime. And what better way is there to explore a destination other than visiting it with a loved one? Spectacular wherever you look, Italy houses some undoubtedly romantic settings to uncover; thus, here are six of the most romantic destinations for a couple’s trip to Italy. Verona Verona is without a doubt one of the most romantic Italian cities. The … [Read more...]
Visit Avignon France – February 2022
Located along the banks of the great Rhone River - the gateway city to Provence, Avignon proudly shares its history and culture with curious visitors. Old, older and oldest are common elements within this city - remarkably inhabited continuously since the stone age. Arguably the most well-known attractions involve two historic sites: one that visitors often start their trip to the city with is the Pont Saint-Bénézet. This bridge ends about half … [Read more...]
Rome Beyond The Basics: 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In The Eternal City
With everything from The Vatican to the Colosseum in its armory, Rome is consistently among the most talked-about and visited destinations on the planet. Traveling through this one-of-a-kind city, you'll pass through the imposing columns of the iconic Pantheon, sample gelato in front of the Trevi Fountain, and tour sites like the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Piazza Navona. The amazing thing about Rome, however, is that it is so … [Read more...]
4 Transformative Travel Ideas for the Whole Family
The world is a wondrous place just waiting to be explored, so it would be a shame to leave out our naturally curious kids when we travel. In many ways, kids are geared for travel and adventure. In fact, studies show that travel can be extremely beneficial to a child's development. Now more than ever, parents are opting to bring the kids along for vacation and they rave about the experiences. Traveling with the whole family facilitates rich … [Read more...]
Air Italy’s New Nonstop Service between Los Angeles and Milan
(Los Angeles, CA) Air Italy has begun non stop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) - Los Angeles is only the third North American destination city served nonstop by Air Italy (their first North American non stop flights were to New York JFK and Miami in 2016. And service begins to San Francisco on April 10, 2019. LAX is currently only one of 4 USA based airports to provide non stop service to Milan, … [Read more...]
5 Great Things to Do in Prague
Prague is a stunning city - well-known, but often not spoken of in the same manner as the most popular cities in Europe, such as London, Paris, or Rome. However, as more people find out about this beautiful Czech capital, its place on the radar for world travelers increases. If you have a trip to Prague planned, these are five things you absolutely must do during your time in Prague! Prague Castle Most going to Prague anticipate that Prague … [Read more...]
Incomparable and Magnificent Istanbul
“If a blind man should gaze upon the world but one day, he should gaze upon Istanbul.” – Alphonse de Lamartine Few places elicit the “It's the most beautiful city I have ever seen!” reaction as frequently as Istanbul. Those were also my exact sentiments the first time I visited back in 2004. Today, 15 years later, as I stroll the empty streets of downtown Istanbul in the middle of the night, I remember why I have ever since felt this way. I … [Read more...]
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