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March 11, 2023

5 city breaks to take with the girls

March 11, 2023/ Tom Woods
5 city breaks to take with the girls

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re sharing some of our favourite city break destinations to take with the girls.

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March 11, 2023/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, New York, United States of America, Milan, Italy, Singapore, Marbella, Spain, Budapest, Hungary
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September 14, 2021

5 travel destinations for betting enthusiasts

September 14, 2021/ Tom Woods
5 travel destinations for betting enthusiasts

Gambling on vacation? Check out five of the best travel destinations for betting enthusiasts to have some fun during your holiday.

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September 14, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 5 Comments
United States of America, Nevada, Las Vegas, Reno, Top 5, Listicles, China, Macau, Monaco, Aruba
Gambling, Gambling Holidays, Gambling Travel, Las Vegas, Vegas, Reno, Nevada, USA, United States, United States of America, Aruba, Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco, Macau, Macau Travel, China
March 04, 2021

5 of my favourite experiences in New York

March 04, 2021/ Tom Woods
5 of my favourite experiences in New York

Every time I’ve been to New York City, I have crammed in A LOT, so here are some suggestions of things you should try if you’re ever in the Big Apple.

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March 04, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 17 Comments
United States of America, New York, Listicles
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Woodbury Common, New York shopping, Staten Island, Manhattan, Staten Island Ferry, New York Jets, New York Giants, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Citi Field, Yankee Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center, New York, New York City, NYC, United States, United States of America, USA, ESTA, USA visa waiver, USA visas
January 19, 2021

3 international meetings every horse racing fan should visit

January 19, 2021/ Tom Woods
3 international meetings every horse racing fan should visit

Like horseracing? Love travel? Give this a read to discover three destinations that are perfect for fans of both.

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January 19, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
France, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Listicles
Horse racing, Horse racing travel, Channel, France, Breeders' Cup, Dubai World Cup, Dubai Carnival, United States, United States of America, USA, UAE, United Arab Emirates, Racing, Top 3
January 03, 2021

5 famous horse races around the world

January 03, 2021/ Tom Woods
5 famous horse races around the world

If you like travel and sports, then why not go to a horse racing event on your trip? If you need some ideas, here are five of the world’s biggest and best equine experiences.

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January 03, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, Sport, Sports, France, Paris, Tokyo, Japan, Sydney, Australia, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Horse Racing, Horse racing travel, Grand National, The Grand National, Liverpool, Aintree, England, United Kingdom, Sport, Sports, Sporting travel, Sports travel, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France, Japan Cup, Tokyo, Japan, The Everest Sydney, The Everest, Sydney, Australia, The Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky, Louisville, USA, United States of America
October 11, 2020

Top 5 spots to visit on a USA cross-country tour

October 11, 2020/ Tom Woods
Top 5 spots to visit on a USA cross-country tour

Going to the United States of America on a road trip? Then here are five lesser-known destinations that you should consider visiting along the way.

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October 11, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 5 Comments
United States of America, Wyoming, South Dakota, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Listicles
USA, United States of America, United States, US, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Niagara, Niagara Falls, Road Trip, Road Trip USA, USA Road Trip, USA Travel, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Badlands National Park, Badlands, Black Hills, South Dakota, Buffalo, Wyoming
September 06, 2020

Places to visit in the USA for camping enthusiasts

September 06, 2020/ Tom Woods
Places to visit in the USA for camping enthusiasts

If you’re doing a road trip through the United States of America, why not try camping? Here are some of the best places to camp in the USA.

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September 06, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 6 Comments
Listicles, United States of America, Alaska, Maine, California, New York, Texas, Idaho
United States, United States of America, USA, US, US National Parks, Acadia, Acadia National Park, Denali National Park, Denali, Mount McKinley, Alaska, Maine, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park, California, Camping, Camping Holidays, Big Bend, Big Bend National Park, Saranac Lake, New York, Texas, Idaho, Sawtooth, Sawtooth National Park, Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth Forest
July 05, 2020

6 places that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites

July 05, 2020/ Tom Woods
6 places that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites

In 2019, UNESCO released the names of several places to be granted World Heritage Status, yet some still haven’t made the cut. Here are six travel destination that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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July 05, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 5 Comments
Listicles, Top 6, Russia, Moscow, Antarctica, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, United States of America, Arizona, France, Normandy, Cambodia, Phnom Penh
UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site, World Heritage Site, World Heritage, Moscow, Russia, Izmailovo, Izmailovo Kremlin, Kremlin, South Pole, Geographic South Pole, Antarctica, Southern Lights, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Batu Caves, Normandy, Normandy Beach, France, Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA, United States of America, Khmer Rouge, Killing Fields, Cambodia, Cambodia Killing Fields, Khmer Rouge Killing Fields
June 12, 2020

5 reasons why you should visit Hobbit Treehouse in South Dakota

June 12, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 reasons why you should visit Hobbit Treehouse in South Dakota

For a vacation with a difference, check out the Hobbit Treehouse in the American state of South Dakota.

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June 12, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
United States of America, South Dakota
Hobbit Treehouse, South Dakota, USA, United States of America, United States, US, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, JRR Tolkein, Rapid City Regional Airport, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Cedar Wood Inn, Chateau de Soleil
June 01, 2020

5 of the best destinations with black sand beaches

June 01, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the best destinations with black sand beaches

Did you know that some beaches have black sand? Here are five destinations where you can find black sand beaches.

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June 01, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Iceland, Spain, Tenerife, United States of America, Alaska, Hawaii, Santorini, Greece, Listicles, Top 5
Black Sand, Black Sand Beaches, Beach Holiday, Beach, Iceland, Golden Circle, Geysir, Raynisfjara, Tenerife, Loro Parque, Alaska, Prince William Sound, Hawaii, Waianapanapa State Park, Pebble Beach Hawaii, Waianapanapa, Santorini, Greece, USA, United States of America, Perissa, Perivolos
February 08, 2020

Miami to Key West: What to see on the ultimate beach road trip

February 08, 2020/ Tom Woods
Miami to Key West: What to see on the ultimate beach road trip

Miami to Key West is one of the world’s greatest road trips. Here’s a checklist of the things you need to see and stops you need to take along the way.

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February 08, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
United States of America, Florida
Key West, Key Largo, Plantation Key, Isla Morada, Robbie's Pier, Tarpon, Tarpon Robbie's Pier, Coral Castle, Flordia Keys, Florida, Visit Florida, Florida Travel, Florida Keys Drive, Florida Road Trip, Road Trip USA, United States, United States of America, Florida Keys Road Trip
January 26, 2020

Atlanta – a visit to the City in a Forest

January 26, 2020/ Tom Woods
Atlanta – a visit to the City in a Forest

Atlanta has a deep connection with nature and offers a lot of wonderful outdoor activities away from its urban centre. Here's a flavour of what to expect.

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January 26, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Atlanta, Georgia (GA), United States of America
Atlanta, Georgia, Visit Atlanta, Atlanta Travel, USA, United States of America, United States, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, Stone Mountain, Sope Creek, Shoot the Hooch, Chattahoochee River, Georgia State
January 18, 2020

How to make your USA road trip a successful one

January 18, 2020/ Tom Woods
How to make your USA road trip a successful one

Here are some tips for taking a road trip and navigating car rental on your holiday to the United States.

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January 18, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
United States of America, Road Trip
Car Rental, Rent A Car, Renting A Car, Renting a Car in the USA, Car Rental USA, Rental Car Road Trip, USA, United States of America, Road Trip, Car Travel
January 10, 2020

Activities in Las Vegas to get your adrenaline pumping

January 10, 2020/ Tom Woods
Activities in Las Vegas to get your adrenaline pumping

There are a lot of activities in Las Vegas to get your adrenaline pumping, here you'll find all the things you need and more for your trip to Sin City.

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January 10, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
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January 03, 2020

Three great USA hiking destinations for all experience levels

January 03, 2020/ Tom Woods
Three great USA hiking destinations for all experience levels

Fancy a hiking holiday and don’t know where to go? Are you a beginner? Then check this list of the USA’s best hiking trails for hikers of all abilities.

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January 03, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
United States of America, Washington, California, Pennsylvania
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Parson's Lodge, Parson's Memorial Lodge, Parson's Lodge Trail, California, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park, Hiking, Hiking Travel, USA Hiking, USA Hiking Trails, Calfornia, Pennsylvania, Wissahickon, Wissahickon Trail, Philadelphia, Walking Holiday, Walking Travel, Walking Holidays, USA, United States of America, USA Travel
December 24, 2019

How to prepare for a golfing holiday

December 24, 2019/ Tom Woods
How to prepare for a golfing holiday

If you’re thinking of going for a golfing holiday on your next retreat, here are some things you may want to consider ahead of your trip.

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December 24, 2019/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Sports, Algarve, Portugal, California, United States of America
Golf, Golfing Holiday, Golf Holiday, Algarve Golf, California Golf, Golf Vacation, Golfing Vacation, Golf in Portugal, Golf in USA, The Masters
December 08, 2019

10 best destinations for birdwatching

December 08, 2019/ Tom Woods
10 best destinations for birdwatching

Fancy travelling with an unorthodox twist? Why not jet off and be at one with nature with one of these intriguing birdwatching destinations.

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December 08, 2019/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Ecuador, Peru, Wildlife, United States of America, Florida, Galapagos Islands, Romania, Papua New Guinea, Panama, Costa Rica, Madagascar, Canada, Ontario, South Africa
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August 03, 2019

5 things on my sporting travel bucket list

August 03, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 things on my sporting travel bucket list

I recently got tickets to see Boca Juniors in Buenos Aries which got me thinking about the other items on my travel bucket list – here they are.

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August 03, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, Buenos Aires, London, France, Paris, United Kingdom, Monaco, Nice, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Moscow, Russia, New York, United States of America
Sports, Sports Travel, Sporting Travel, Bucket List, Travel Bucket List, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Boca Juniors, La Bombonera, La Boca, Superclasico, River Plate, Norwegian, Norwegian Air, Budget Travel, Low Cost Airlines, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, London Olympics, London 2012, 2012 Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Summer Olympic Games, Olympics, Paris 2024, Tokyo 2020, World Cup, FIFA World Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Football Travel, Monaco, Monaco GP, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco F1, Formula 1, Monte Carlo, New York, New York Travel, New York Knicks, Knicks, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NYC, MSG, NY Knicks
July 22, 2019

5 popular destinations and their lesser-known alternatives

July 22, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 popular destinations and their lesser-known alternatives

Why not ditch the usual suspects like Paris and Las Vegas and try out their alternatives? Here are a few you could try.  

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July 22, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Listicles, Marbella, Spain, Lebanon, Beirut, Las Vegas, United States of America, Moscow, Russia, Paris, France, Bucharest, Romania, Morocco, Marrakesh, Tunis, Tunisia
Off the beaten track, Popular destinations, Best places, Marbella, Spain, Beirut, Lebanon, Visit Lebanon, Lebanese Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Macau, China, USA, United States, United States of America, London, United Kingdom, UK, Moscow, Russia, Red Square, Saint Basil's Cathedral, The Venetian Macau, Macau Travel, Portugal, Bucharest, Romania, Paris, France, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Tunis, Tunisia, Morocco, Markets, Bardo Museum
July 07, 2019

Things you should do in Southwest USA

July 07, 2019/ Tom Woods
Things you should do in Southwest USA

Travelling in the western United States gives you the opportunity to discover flashy attractions, so here are some of the can’t-miss things to do in Southwest USA.

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July 07, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 14 Comments
United States of America, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, Colorado, Arizona
Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, Southwest USA, American Southwest, USA, United States of America, United States, Valley of Fire, Nevada, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, USA Travel, Cadillac Ranch, Texas, Garden of the Gods, Colorado, Arches National Park, Utah, Sponsored, Sponsored Post, Ad
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Hi! I’m Tom, a student from the United Kingdom who loves all things travel! I created Travelling Tom out of my passion and desire to inspire and educate students and the working person about how to travel more and see the world!

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