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Travelling Tom | A UK travel blog

Supplementing life with a heavy dose of travel

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Here is an archive of all the posts from my own travels. Find stories, tips and Travelling Tom's take on the world!

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January 25, 2023

VIDEO: What visiting Mona Lisa is REALLY like

January 25, 2023/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: What visiting Mona Lisa is REALLY like

If you’ve never been to The Louvre but want to get a feel for the experience, watch this vlog and see what visiting the Mona Lisa is really like.

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January 25, 2023/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Paris, France, Videos, Travel Videos
Paris, France, Things to do in Paris, Things to see in Paris, How to see Mona Lisa, How to visit Mona Lisa, What visiting Mona Lisa is really like, The Louvre, La Louvre, The Louvre Museum, Musee du Louvre, Louvre, Louvre tickets, Notre Dame, Notre Dame 2022, Notre Dame in 2022, Notre Dame Paris, Can you visit Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Sacre Coeur Paris, Paris Metro, Travelling Tom, Paris travel, Visit Paris, Paris vlog, Paris travel vlog, Traveling Tom, Montmatre, Montmatre Paris
January 18, 2023

VIDEO: Going to the Stade de France the week after 2022 UEFA Champions League Final

January 18, 2023/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Going to the Stade de France the week after 2022 UEFA Champions League Final

Watch my experience going to the Stade de France the week after 2022 UEFA Champions League Final to find out just how dangerous Paris’ Saint-Denis really is.

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January 18, 2023/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Paris, France, Videos, Travel Videos
2022 UEFA Champions League Final, Champions League Final 2022, Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool, Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool Champions League, Real Madrid Liverpool 2022, Stade de France, Paris, France, Saint-Denis, Saint Denis Paris, Champions League Final crowd troubles, Is Saint Denis dangerous?, Is Saint Denis safe?, Paris travel, France travel, France 1-2 Denmark, France 1-2 Denmark Nations League, UEFA Nations League, Groundhopper, Groundhopping, Football vlog, Football travel vlog, Paris travel vlog, Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom
January 11, 2023

VIDEO: Eiffel Tower proposal caught on camera!

January 11, 2023/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Eiffel Tower proposal caught on camera!

If you visit Paris then you absolutely MUST go up the Eiffel Tower, and when we got up there we saw a breathtaking proposal, which I caught on camera!

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January 11, 2023/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Paris, France, Videos, Travel Videos
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January 04, 2023

VIDEO: My first impressions of Eurostar (London to Paris train)

January 04, 2023/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: My first impressions of Eurostar (London to Paris train)

Watch this vlog for my first impressions of Eurostar, travelling from London to Paris by train.

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January 04, 2023/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Travel Videos, Videos, France, Paris, London, United Kingdom, England
Eurostar, Eurostar first impressions, First time Eurostar, Eurostar London to Paris train, London to Paris train, Paris by train, Train travel, Train vlog, London St Pancras International, St Pancras International, St Pancras, Gare du Nord, Paris Gare du Nord, Eurostar travel, Travelling by Eurostar, Interrailing, Europe travel, London, Paris, Visit Paris, Paris travel, Arc de Triomphe Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Travel, Travel vlog, Travel vlogger, Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom
July 20, 2022

VIDEO: They BANNED me from watching football in Jordan

July 20, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: They BANNED me from watching football in Jordan

I purchased tickets to watch a Jordanian Pro League game but, I was denied entry to the stadium for something that wasn’t my fault. Watch this travel vlog to see why!

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July 20, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Amman, Jordan, Travel Videos, Videos
Amman International Stadium, Jordan football stadium ban, Football fans, Stadium ban, Al Faisaly Amman, Al Faisaly Jordan, Al Faisaly SC, Shabab Al Aqaba, Aqaba, Jordan, Visit Amman, Visit Jordan, Amman, Jordan football, Jordanian football, Jordanian Pro League, Jordan Premier League, Football vlog, Football travel, Soccer vlog, Soccer travel, Football travel vlog, Amman vlog, Jordan vlog, King Abdullah Mosque, Blue Mosque Amman, Blue Mosque Jordan, Manchester Airport COVID testing, Randox testing centre Manchester, Swimming, Swimming pool, Traveling Tom, Travelling Tom
June 19, 2022

VIDEO: Welcome to the Lisbon of the Middle East (Amman, Jordan)

June 19, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Welcome to the Lisbon of the Middle East (Amman, Jordan)

En route to Amman’s famous Rainbow Street - atop one of Amman’s many hills - I was reminded me of a particular European nation. So… Welcome to the Lisbon of the Middle East!

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June 19, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Amman, Jordan, Travel Videos, Videos
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April 27, 2022

VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

In this video, I decided to get a taxi to the largest market in Kyrgyzstan, and one made entirely from shipping containers - Dordoi Bazaar.

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April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Travel Videos, Videos
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March 23, 2022

VIDEO: Doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan!

March 23, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Doing my new country ritual in Kyrgyzstan!

Every 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.

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March 23, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Travel Videos, Videos
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May 30, 2021

VIDEO: I ate REINDEER in Sweden (Sorry, Rudolph!)

May 30, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I ate REINDEER in Sweden (Sorry, Rudolph!)

It was time for me to take the plunge, getting some Swedish food, and for starters, it would be something a little different as I ate reindeer… Sorry, Rudolph!

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May 30, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Sweden, Stockholm, Travel Videos, Videos, Vlogging
Ocean Bus, Ocean Bus Stockholm, Amphibious bus, Stockholm city tour, Stockholm city guide, What to do in Stockholm, Things to do in Stockholm, Stockholm travel, Sweden, Sweden travel, Sweden Royal Palace, Stockholm Royal Palace, Swedish food, Sweden food, Swedish meatballs, Swedish cuisine, Reindeer, Swedish reindeer, Eating reindeer, Eating Swedish food, Food vlog, Travel vlog, Liverpool vlogger, Manchester vlogger, Scouse vlogger, Manc vlogger, Traveling Tom, Travelling Tom, Sweden COVID, Sweden Coronavirus, Sweden Pandemic, Sweden lockdown
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
Mexico, Mexico City, Travel Videos, Videos
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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
Mexico City, Mexico, Travel Videos, Videos
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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
Mexico, Mexico City, Travel Videos, Videos
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June 15, 2019

Time for Travelling Tom to get an upgrade

June 15, 2019/ Tom Woods
Time for Travelling Tom to get an upgrade

It’s been long overdue, and now TravellingTom.com is getting a re-design. Read this blog post for more details on what to expect.

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June 15, 2019/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Blog, Blogging, Miscellaneous
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February 09, 2019

Why Travelling Tom may be taking a break

February 09, 2019/ Tom Woods
Why Travelling Tom may be taking a break

To improve the Travelling Tom blog, it may be necessary to take a step back - a break of sorts.

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February 09, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Miscellaneous, Blogging
Blogging, Blogger, Blog, Blog Update, Blogging Update, Travelling Tom, The Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom, Hiatus, Blog Break, Blog Retreat, Wordpress, Squarespace, CMS, Website Builder, Squarespace vs Wordpress
January 12, 2019

An update

January 12, 2019/ Tom Woods
An update

We’re now well into 2019, but I wanted to share what I have in mind for Travelling Tom for the rest of the year.

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January 12, 2019/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Miscellaneous
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June 23, 2018

Travelling Tom Podcast #3: LUCK VS HARD WORK & IS UNIVERSITY A SCAM?

June 23, 2018/ Tom Woods
Travelling Tom Podcast #3: LUCK VS HARD WORK & IS UNIVERSITY A SCAM?

This week me and James discuss Steven Bartlett’s claim that university is a scam, my recent trip to Gdansk, Poland and debate whether success is down to luck or hard work.

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June 23, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos, Poland, Gdansk
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May 20, 2018

Introducing The Travelling Tom Podcast

May 20, 2018/ Tom Woods
Introducing The Travelling Tom Podcast

It’s been a few months in the making, but today I am delighted to release and share with you The Travelling Tom Podcast!

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May 20, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos
Travel Podcast, The Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Podcast, Travel, Podcast, Travelling Tom, The Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom, Queen, The Queen, Royal Wedding, JWRSimons, James Simons, Manchester, Salford, MediaCityUK, MediaCity, Media City, MCUK
November 01, 2017

Two years of Travelling Tom

November 01, 2017/ Tom Woods
Two years of Travelling Tom

As my blog turns two, I reflect on what has been a great second year for Travelling Tom.

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November 01, 2017/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Miscellaneous
Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom, The Travelling Tom, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Bloggiversary
April 29, 2017

Something you might not know: The easyJet empire is a real thing

April 29, 2017/ Tom Woods
Something you might not know: The easyJet empire is a real thing

You've probably heard of easyJet, you might have heard of easyGym - but easyPizza? That's a slice too far.

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April 29, 2017/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Travel Tips, United Kingdom, London, Miscellaneous
easyHotel Croydon, Travel, Travelling, Stelios, Traveling, Croydon, easyGroup, Travelling Tom, easyHotel, easyJet, Sir Stelios, Traveling Tom, easyLand, easyBus, easyFoodstore
April 13, 2017

Study finds more Brits seeking spring sun this Easter

April 13, 2017/ Tom Woods
Study finds more Brits seeking spring sun this Easter

Research by travel search engine gopili suggests an increased number of Brits are looking abroad this Easter.

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April 13, 2017/ Tom Woods/ Comment
United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, France, Travel News
Travel, Brits, British, Spring, Easter, Easter Holiday, Gopili, Newquay, Brussels, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Belgium, Spain, France, UK, United Kingdom, Travel Study, Research, Travel Search Engine, Travelling Tom, The Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom, Travelling, TravellingTom.com, Family Holiday
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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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