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April 25, 2021

VIDEO: A Mexican gaff (Pandemic house party)

April 25, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: A Mexican gaff (Pandemic house party)

After getting drunk with Mexican locals, I decided to stay out for the night, and when everywhere closed early because of COVID, we decided to head back to their apartment for a house party.

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April 25, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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April 11, 2021

VIDEO: Going on an adventure with locals in Mexico City

April 11, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Going on an adventure with locals in Mexico City

While visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, I was invited by locals to explore the city with them. Of course I said yes, and off I went with the Mexicans.

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April 11, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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March 28, 2021

VIDEO: I rented a pedal boat in Mexico City. It was a bad idea.

March 28, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I rented a pedal boat in Mexico City. It was a bad idea.

On a visit to Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, I decided to rent a paddle boat and enjoy a nice hour out on the lake, and what was supposed to be a relaxing afternoon turned out to be a bad idea.

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March 28, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 21, 2021

VIDEO: How dangerous is the Mexico City Metro?

March 21, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: How dangerous is the Mexico City Metro?

I’d read on the internet that the Mexican capital’s underground rail system wasn’t very safe, but I had to see this for myself. So, how dangerous is the Mexico City Metro?

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March 21, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 07, 2021

VIDEO: Is this the best view in Mexico City?

March 07, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Is this the best view in Mexico City?

I went in search of Mexico City's best view, and got even more than I bargained for when I headed up the Torre Latinoamericana - the best view in Mexico City?

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March 07, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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January 24, 2021

VIDEO: $19 haul in La Merced & Sonora Markets in Mexico City

January 24, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: $19 haul in La Merced & Sonora Markets in Mexico City

What does $19 get you in the markets of Mexico City? I spent a few hours at La Merced and Sonora markets in the Mexican capital and went hunting for some souvenirs.

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January 24, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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January 17, 2021

VIDEO: Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend

January 17, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend

I wanted to make the most of my remaining time in Mexico City, and so I went off to the Monument a la Revolución where I saw some architecture, caught some views and even met Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend.

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January 17, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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January 10, 2021

VIDEO: $38 tapas FEAST in Mexico City

January 10, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: $38 tapas FEAST in Mexico City

When I placed my order at Centro Castellano restaurant, I didn’t quite realise what I was getting myself into. So, here is my effort at devouring a $38 tapas feast in Mexico City.

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January 10, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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December 27, 2020

VIDEO: COVID-secure street food in Mexico City

December 27, 2020/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: COVID-secure street food in Mexico City

In my latest vlog, I pull up and grab some street food at a stall in Mexico City’s La Merced Market, sampling some of the city’s finest cuisine including… a cactus?!

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December 27, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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Travelling Tom | A UK travel blog

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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