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March 09, 2022

VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

March 09, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

Unfortunately, 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!

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March 09, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Travel Videos, Videos
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September 19, 2021

5 European cities with unforgettable nightlife

September 19, 2021/ Tom Woods
5 European cities with unforgettable nightlife

Europe is home to some of the planet’s best party scenes, but where are the continent’s best nightlife destinations? Read this post to find out.

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September 19, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, Top 5, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Germany, Berlin, Czech Republic, Prague, France, Paris, United Kingdom, London
Nightlife, Clubbing, Bars, Best bars, Best bars and clubs, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Holland, Berlin, Germany, Berghain, Tresor, Tresor Berlin, Prague, Czech, Czechia, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Karlovy Lazne, Paris, France, London, England, UK, United Kingdom, London nightlife, Prague nightlife, Paris nightlife, Amsterdam nightlife, Berlin nightlife
July 04, 2021

VIDEO: How I met The Queen whilst travelling

July 04, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: How I met The Queen whilst travelling

When I was younger, I met Queen Elizabeth II when I was on a summer holiday in Scotland - find out exactly what went down with this podcast highlight.

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July 04, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
United Kingdom, Scotland, Podcast, Travel Videos, Videos
The Queen, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom, Scotland, Ballater, Balmoral, Travel Vlog, YouTube, YouTube Podcast, The Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Tom Podcast, Podcast, Podcast Highlights
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
December 06, 2020

VIDEO: The long road to Mexico (Flying long haul during a pandemic)

December 06, 2020/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: The long road to Mexico (Flying long haul during a pandemic)

I was determined to visit a new country before the end of the year, and with no testing required, Mexico fit the bill. So, in the early hours of a Wednesday morning, I set off on the long road to North America.

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December 06, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Mexico, Mexico City, Manchester, United Kingdom, Coronavirus, Videos, Travel Videos
Pandemic travel, Travelling during a pandemic, Travelling during COVID, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Coronavirus travel, COVID travel, Pandemic, Boeing, Boeing 747, Manchester Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Mexico City Airport, Mexico City, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Travel vlog, Travel vlogger, Aviation vlog, Plane vlog, Coronavirus travel what to expect, MAN airport, FRA airport, MEX airport, COVID long haul travel, Travelling Tom, Bald and Bankrupt Mexico, Harald Baldr Mexico, Simon Wilson Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, How to get to Mexico City, Lufthansa, Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez
July 03, 2020

5 of the best places to stay in the Lake District for your next staycation

July 03, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the best places to stay in the Lake District for your next staycation

Holidaying in the UK this year? I've teamed up with Hotels.com to show you some of the best places to stay in the Lake District for your next staycation.

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July 03, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, United Kingdom, Lake District, Cumbria
Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom, UK, Staycation, UK Travel, England, North-West, North-West England, Hotels.com, Lockdown, UK Lockdown, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Leathes Head Country House, Aphrodites Boutique Hotel, Ambleside Lake House, Armathwaite Hall, YHA Windermere Hostel, Windermere, Lake Windermere, Ambleside, Scafell Pike, Borrowdale Valley
June 20, 2020

A quick guide to the Cheltenham Festival

June 20, 2020/ Tom Woods
A quick guide to the Cheltenham Festival

Thinking of visiting Cheltenham for the famous Cheltenham Festival? Here’s a look at what you need to know for race week.

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June 20, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Cheltenham, Cheltenham Racing Festival, Cheltenham Festival, UK, United Kingdom, England, Gloucestershire, Horse Racing
June 07, 2020

7 great reasons to visit the island of Jersey

June 07, 2020/ Tom Woods
7 great reasons to visit the island of Jersey

Jersey might not be the first destination that springs to mind when you think of your next holiday, so here are seven reasons to change your mind.

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June 07, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Top 7, Listicles, United Kingdom, Jersey
Jersey, St Helier, British Isles, Britain, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Europe, Short Trip
November 02, 2019

Why people – even females – shouldn’t be afraid to travel alone

November 02, 2019/ Tom Woods
Why people – even females – shouldn’t be afraid to travel alone

Even in the wake of the heartbreaking Amelia Bambridge news, people shouldn’t be put off from solo travel.

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November 02, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Solo Travel, United Kingdom, Manchester, London, Cambodia, Travel News
Amelia Bambridge, #AmeliaBambridge, Cambodia, Koh Rong, Solo Travel, Female Solo Travel, Female Travel, Danger Zone Tourism, Danger Zone Travel, Egypt, Tunisia, Palestine, North Korea, Young Persons Travel, Youth Travel, Student Travel, Southeast Asia, Manchester Arena Bombing, Manchester Bombing, Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK, United Kingdom, England, London, Lonely Planet, University
October 26, 2019

Europe? Completed it, mate

October 26, 2019/ Tom Woods
Europe? Completed it, mate

When I set foot in Kazakhstan I “completed” Europe, visiting each and every one of my home continent’s 51 nations.

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October 26, 2019/ Tom Woods/
Astana, Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
Europe, European Travel, Europe Travel, European, Counting Countries, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Montenegro, Astana, Air Astana, Nursultan, Nur-Sultan, Nursultan Nazarbyev, Borat, Visit Astana, Astana Travel, Visit Nursultan, Nursultan Travel, Visit Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Travel, Kazakh, United Kingdom, Every Country, Eurasia, Asia, Continent
October 12, 2019

How to get from Liverpool Airport to Liverpool

October 12, 2019/ Tom Woods
How to get from Liverpool Airport to Liverpool

Find out how to get to Liverpool city centre from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

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October 12, 2019/ Tom Woods/
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool, Liverpool Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, John Lennon, The Beatles, Liverpool City Centre, Belfast, George Best, Belfast City Airport, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, England, UK, Speke, Speke Airport, RAF Speke
September 14, 2019

Australian-British couple detained over drones: Innocent movie makers or idiots in Iran?

September 14, 2019/ Tom Woods
Australian-British couple detained over drones: Innocent movie makers or idiots in Iran?

Travel bloggers Jolie King and Mark Firkin from The Way Overland were arrested after flying a drone near Iran. Were they innocent movie makers or idiots in Iran?

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September 14, 2019/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Travel News, Iran, Tehran, Australia, Western Australia
Travel Bloggers, Travel Bloggers Detained, Travel Blog, Blog, Bergen, Norway, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Mavic, Drone, Drones, Drone Laws, DJI Phantom, DJI Phantom 3, Mark Firkin, Jolie King, Iran, Tehran, Drone Safety, The Way Overland, Way Overland, Australia, United Kingdom, UK, London, Western Australia, Content Creator, Content Creators, Evin, Evin Prison
August 23, 2019

10 of the best National Parks in the UK for a walking holiday

August 23, 2019/ Tom Woods
10 of the best National Parks in the UK for a walking holiday

I’ve teamed up with UK walking holiday specialists Mickledore to help you discover what the best of Britain’s National Parks have to offer and tell you why you should explore them.

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August 23, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
United Kingdom, Wales, England, Scotland, Listicles
United Kingdom, United Kingdom Travel, Walking Holiday, Hiking, Rambling, UK Holidays, UK Staycation, Staycation, Domestic Travel, Mickledore, UK Walking Holidays, Coast to Coast, Lake District, National Park, National Parks, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Conwy, England, Scotland, Wales, Mount Snowdon, Snowdon, Hadrian's Wall, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales, Costwolds, Cotswold Way, Northumberland, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast, West Highland Way, Highlands, Fort William, Glasgow, Helvellyn, Dartmoor
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
April 12, 2019

Why now is the time to take a staycation

April 12, 2019/ Tom Woods
Why now is the time to take a staycation

With Brexit looming and an uncertain political and financial climate, is 2019 the perfect time to book a staycation?

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April 12, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
United Kingdom
Staycation, UK, United Kingdom, UK Travel, UK Holiday, UK Staycation, UK Holidays, England, England Travel, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Eco Travel
February 02, 2019

The UK’s best summer staycations

February 02, 2019/ Tom Woods
The UK’s best summer staycations

If you’re looking for a domestic holiday this summer, then check out one of these incredible UK destinations.

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February 02, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
United Kingdom, Portfolio
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October 15, 2018

Travelling Tom Podcast #5: SHOOTING IN MANCHESTER AND BREXIT MEANS BREXIT

October 15, 2018/ Tom Woods
Travelling Tom Podcast #5: SHOOTING IN MANCHESTER AND BREXIT MEANS BREXIT

We got podcast five up and running following some technical issues and talked about our political views (saucy), drone flying (scary) and how we overcame a long and frustrating day (angry).

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October 15, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos
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July 14, 2018

Using my Coachcard with National Express

July 14, 2018/ Tom Woods
Using my Coachcard with National Express

Riding on a National Express coach is one of the cheapest ways to travel around the UK - and it’s even cheaper when you have a Coachcard.

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July 14, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
United Kingdom, Budget Travel
National Express, Coach Travel, Coach, Bus Travel, Bus, Britain, United Kingdom, Great Britain, England Travel, Britain Travel, UK Travel, UK Public Transport, UK Transport, Coachcard, National Express Coachcard, British Transport, Travelling UK
July 07, 2018

Top 5 places to visit in July according to travel bloggers

July 07, 2018/ Tom Woods
Top 5 places to visit in July according to travel bloggers

July - the perfect time to up sticks and celebrate the warmer months by going on a midsummer adventure. If you're looking for some July-themed inspiration, here are five awesome destinations you should visit, as suggested by travel bloggers.

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July 07, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Listicles, Monaco, New Zealand, Queenstown, United Kingdom, Scotland, Hvar, Croatia, Portugal, Lisbon
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April 16, 2018

Is it worth travelling to take your practical driving test?

April 16, 2018/ Tom Woods
Is it worth travelling to take your practical driving test?

If you've failed your practical driving test or you're taking it for the first time, is it worth travelling to an area with a better pass rate for the big day?

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April 16, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
United Kingdom, Miscellaneous
Driving Test, Driving Test Travel, United Kingdom, UK, Driving, Rent A Car, Car Rental, PassMeFast, Pass Me Fast, Car Travel, Failed Test, Failed Driving Test, Manchester, Scotland, Driving in Scotland
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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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