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"TravelLocal and their partners put together a dynamite trip for us through the Golden Triangle of Northern India, then south to Kerala State." Read Deb and Pete's full review of their incredible trip to India here: hubs.ly/H0-P4tL0

Yesterday’s city was… Avignon! 🇫🇷 This idyllic city is full of charming shops, inviting bakeries, and numerous little hideaways. hubs.ly/H0-NZGr0

Guess the city: ✨This medieval city housed the Pope in the 14th century. ✨While exploring the city, you will discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: le Palais des Papes & le pont Saint-Bénézet. ✨This city is home to a famous theatre and performing arts festival.

We’re wrapping up festival week with the largest festival in the world, Brazil’s carnival! One of breath-taking costumes, phenomenal samba parades, and vibrant week-long street parties. What’s the best festival you’ve ever been to?

In India the welcoming of spring brings with it an explosion of colour as people celebrate Holi, a festival of love and unity! 💛🧡💚💜💙❤️ Read more about Holi here: hubs.ly/H0-z1MH0

If you’re interested in something slightly different, join our group tour to Benin’s Voodoo Festival. Dates: 8 - 13 January 2022. hubs.ly/H0-y-yD0

3/ These challenges aren't things we can solve on our own. This is our opportunity to work collaboratively with others in tourism to build a sustainable industry that can be enjoyed by many future generations! #GlasgowDeclaration and #TourismAndClimate

2/ At TravelLocal, our purpose has always been to connect people to reimagine travel, building positive relationships with the environment, ecosystems and local communities that we travel to.

1/ We are proud to have signed The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, launched today in front of world leaders at COP26. 🌍 #GlasgowDeclaration and #TourismAndClimate

When it comes to festivals, nowhere does it quite like Japan 🇯🇵 Whether wandering among candle-lit igloos in Yokote or joining a traditional dance troupe in Tokushima, Japan has plenty of weird and wonderful celebrations waiting to be discovered. hubs.ly/H0-yY620

Feliz Día de los Muertos! Originating in Mexico and now celebrated in many Latin American countries, Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. Discover the best way to experience Mexico’s Day of the Dead here: hubs.ly/H0-pSP40

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 We hope you have a spook-tacular day 👻 Have a read of our blog to discover how Halloween in celebrated in different countries: hubs.ly/H0-jzcC0

Morocco is rich in culture and the cities are the best place to immerse yourself in it - from museums and palaces to modern art and ancient medersas, there’s always plenty to see. Would you love to visit Morocco? 🇲🇦 hubs.ly/H0-4wlx0

"Sasha was our Moscow guide, she was great, brilliant English, really got our wavelength, great in every way. St Petersburg was equally good, the knowledge that they have is amazing, I really felt in good hands the whole time." 👤Mike 🌍 Russia

Sri Lanka is the answer to yesterday’s quiz and it really does highlight just how diverse of a country it really is 🇱🇰 Read our Q&A with Viraj, our Sri Lankan partner, where he shares his tips for an authentic and exciting trip to Sri Lanka - hubs.ly/H0ZzPGr0

It’s Friday Quiz time! 😁 Can you guess the country based on the activities: 1. Between November and April this country is a great place to go whale watching.🐋 2. Taking a scenic train ride through this country’s Hill Country is an unforgettable experience.🚂

Today is International Sloth Day! Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica is an incredible destination to see three-toed sloths in their natural habitat. Did you know: Sloths are the world's slowest mammal.

These colourful beaded necklaces are a distinctive feature of the Kenyan Samburu tribe and are considered a symbol of beauty. Learn more about the lives of the Samburu tribe on our Luxury Kenya trip idea: hubs.ly/H0ZzR0n0

From the fairytale landscapes of the French Alps to the breath-taking slopes of the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan. Where is your favourite destination to ski? Check out some of our best alternative ski destinations in our blog.. hubs.ly/H0Z7Snp0

Whether you’re an avid skier or there for fairytale landscapes and cosy afternoons spent warming up with a glass or two of Bombardino, the Dolomites have you covered. ❄️ Discover more about this magical winter wonderland trip idea here: hubs.ly/H0Z7Vf30