Here is an archive of all the posts from my own travels. Find stories, tips and Travelling Tom's take on the world!
In my final full day in Bishkek, on my most recent trip, I visited Bishkek Central Mosque - also known as the Kyrgyz capital’s Turkish mosque. But, is this the best mosque in Central Asia? Watch the video to find out!
Read MoreI went to watch a Premier League football game in Kyrgyzstan between Ilbirs and Dordoi Bishkek, and I even got on the pitch myself.
Read MoreIn this video, I decided to get a taxi to the largest market in Kyrgyzstan, and one made entirely from shipping containers - Dordoi Bazaar.
Read MoreWatch this video, where I get my first-ever PCR test in Bishkek, and find out how to get a COVID test to travel in Kyrgyzstan.
Read MoreI visited Panfilov Park, which is home to Bishkek’s Soviet theme park. So, I decided to check out the fairground rides and catch one of the city’s best views.
Read MoreOn my second day in Bishkek I took a taxi to Osh Bazaar, one of the most popular gathering spots for locals who go there to purchase food, drink, common household goods, clothes and much more.
Read MoreOne of the best ways of seeing how expensive the cost of living is in a country is to visit a supermarket, and on a recent trip to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, that’s exactly what I did. So, how expensive is Kyrgyzstan? Watch this Bishkek supermarket tour to find out!
Read MoreEvery time I visit a new country, I do something special to mark the occasion. In this vlog, you’ll see me doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan.
Read MoreThe Kyrgyz State Circus is one of Bishkek’s most notable buildings, so on my first day in Kyrgyzstan I went to check out this rumoured-to-be-abandoned landmark.
Read MoreUnfortunately, when I arrived in Kyrgyzstan, I was quickly set upon by a taxi driver and his friend, who wanted to rip me off for the journey to my hotel. What happened next? Watch the video to find out why you need to avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!
Read MoreAfter being inspired by a fellow travel blogger, I made a list of the places I hope to visit in 2019.
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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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I give some insight into what is, and has been, happening with the Travelling Tom travel blog.
We enjoyed a touristy day in Brussels with top attractions such as the Atomium, Grand Place and the Parlamentarium on the agenda, and we also made a stop by Mini-Europe – home of the worst attraction in Europe.
I’ve got one of the busiest Aprils of my life with travels to Africa and continental Europe, but what am I going to do with a travelless summer?