Meet Camilla Catlin
Camilla was our very first IC and her path to the travel industry is as unique as she is. Now she’s a rising star, taking her career to new heights with The Local Foreigner.
Meet Cally Pirrung
An established force in the industry, Cally Pirrung isn’t a stranger to planning travel. She’s smart, sweet, and sure of the road ahead, and she’s choosing to walk it with us.
Why I Love Our Hosting Program
TLF Partner, Alex Erdman Ely, officially introduces our hosting program — a platform for independent travel advisors.
Are We There Yet?: Hotels with Homes Big Enough for the Whole Crew
While hoteliers the world over are starting to dust off the welcome mats (and then dust them again for good measure), TLF Partner Brooke Lavery is dreaming of square footage and freedom paired with amenities and services — because there’s no place like a hotel-home.
Industry Interview: Kevin Jackson
Kevin Jackson is our go-to-guru for all things American adventure. Before he headed out into the wilds of Utah for some time off the grid at a luxury tented camp he and his team erected, Kevin sat down (virtually) with TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton to chat about underrated national parks, surf culture, and their shared connection to San Diego.
Erdman vs. Wild: Hotels Near National Parks
The National Park System comprises over 400 awe-inspiring natural, historical, recreational, and cultural sites across 29 of the 50 states. And while it’s possible to march off solo into the wild with a tent and a map, there are also cushier ways to appreciate our nation’s natural beauty…
Barkley's Baths: The Silo
When the Silo opened in Cape Town in 2017 in a renovated 1920s grain silo, the building’s unique and distinctive windows captured the imagination of Cape Tonians and international travelers alike. But it’s the bathrooms that have TLF Partner Barkley Hickox plotting her return visit.
On the Rocks: Cuatro Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo
Mexico has something for culture vultures, outdoor enthusiasts, beach bums, history buffs, city dwellers, escapists – you name it, and our neighbor nation can probably deliver. But TLF Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton wants to go for happy hour.
Alex in Raja Ampat
If you’ve never heard of Raja Ampat, all you have to do to find it is fly 28 hours around the world to Jakarta, board a midnight flight to the well known island of Sorong, then sail six hours along the Dampier Strait. Then it’s just a hop, skip, and jump to the national park!