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Supplementing life with a heavy dose of travel

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August 04, 2019

10 adventure activities you need to try in Nepal

August 04, 2019/ Tom Woods
10 adventure activities you need to try in Nepal

I’ve rounded up 10 of my favourite adventure activities in Nepal which demonstrate exactly why this small, landlocked Asian nation is bucket list-worthy.

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August 04, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Nepal, Listicles
Nepal, Nepal Adventure, Nepal Helicopter Tour, Nepal Trekking, Nepal Trek, Nepal Climbing, Mount Everest, Everest, Nepal Travel, Visit Nepal, Nepal Fishing, Nepal Rafting, Nepal Bungee Jumping, Nepal Rock Climbing, Nepal Mountain Climbing, Nepal Canyoning, Nepal Safari, Nepal Mountain Biking, Asia, Adventure Holidays, Adventure Travel
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 22, 2019

5 things to do in Medellin, Colombia

July 22, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 things to do in Medellin, Colombia

If you are planning to visit Medellin, Colombia, there is plenty for you to enjoy. To give you an idea of what you can expect, here are five things that you can experience in Medellin, Colombia.

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July 22, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Medellin, Colombia, Listicles
Medellin, Colombia, Pablo Escobar, Pablo Escobar Tour, Medellin City Tour, Visit Colombia, Colombia Travel, Visit Medellin, Medellin Travel, Medellin Food Tour, Narcos, Netflix, Plaza Botero, Spanish Language, Jardin Botanico, Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden
July 21, 2019

5 things you should know before your first visit to China

July 21, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 things you should know before your first visit to China

Travelling to China soon? Is it your first time there? If so, check out this blog post packed with tips for first-timers to the world’s most populated country.

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July 21, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
China, Beijing, Listicles
China Travel, China, Hangzhou, Beijing, Visit China, China VPN, China Great Firewall, China Travel Insurance, Chinese Tea, Chinese Food, Culture Shock
July 06, 2019

5 amazing cave restaurants across the globe

July 06, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 amazing cave restaurants across the globe

Here’s a round-up of the world’s best cave restaurants, showcasing some jaw-dropping destinations from an incredible niche.

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July 06, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
China, Hubei, Food, Food & Drink, Zurich, Kenya, Mombasa, Thailand, Krabi, Italy, Puglia, Spain, Tenerife, Listicles, Portfolio
Cave Restaurant, Cave Restaurants, Restaurants, Places to Eat, Food Travel, Grotta Palazzese, Puglia, Puglia Travel, Visit Puglia, Italy, Italy Travel, Visit Italy, Fangweng, Hubei, Hubei Region, Visit Hubei, Hubei Travel, China, Visit China, China Travel, Jameos del Agua, Visit Tenerife, Tenerife Travel, Visit Spain, Spain Travel, Spain, Rayavadee, Rayavadee Dining Grotto, Krabi, Krabi Travel, Visit Krabi, Thailand Travel, Visit Thailand, Thailand, Ali Barbour, Ali Barbour Kenya, Mombasa, Visit Mombasa, Mombasa Travel, Kenya, Visit Kenya, Kenya Travel
May 25, 2019

9 things you must do on a trip to Krakow

May 25, 2019/ Tom Woods
9 things you must do on a trip to Krakow

Having visited Krakow twice and heading back for a third time next month, I’ve decided to put together a list of the city’s must-do attractions so that you know where to go and what to see.

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May 25, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Poland, Krakow, Listicles
Krakow, Poland, Auschwitz, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow Salt Mine, Wisla Krakow, Cracovia, Wieliczka, Schindler's Factory, Oskar Schindler, Rynek Underground, Rynek Glowny, Main Square, Coyote Bar, Coyote Bar Krakow, Krakow Shopping, Galeria Krakowska, Galeria Kazimierz, Pimiento, Pimiento Steakhouse, Pimiento Krakow, Kazimierz, Jewish Quarter Krakow, Krakow Things To Do, Krakow Travel, Visit Krakow
May 11, 2019

7 must-visit places of worship in Europe

May 11, 2019/ Tom Woods
7 must-visit places of worship in Europe

The European continent is full of beautiful buildings and amazing places of worship. I’ve rounded up seven that you should definitely visit!

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May 11, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Reykjavik, Iceland, Barcelona, Spain, Moscow, Russia, Istanbul, Turkey, Kiev, Ukraine, Valletta, Malta, Listicles, Portfolio
St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavík, Reykjavik, Iceland, Churches, Mosques, Places of Worship, Europe 2019, Europe, Europe Travel, European Travel, Sagrada Familia, Gaudi, Barcelona, Spain, Saint Basil, Saint Basil's Cathedral, St Basil's Cathedral, Moscow, Russia, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey, Saint Sophia's Cathedral, St Sophia's Cathedral, Kiev, Kyiv, Ukraine, St John's Cathedral, St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta
April 30, 2019

Why not learn a new skill on your next holiday?

April 30, 2019/ Tom Woods
Why not learn a new skill on your next holiday?

I believe that travelling is one of the best educational experiences you can have, so why not learn a new skill while you’re at it? Here are some ideas for your next trip.

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April 30, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
United Kingdom, Morocco, Slovenia, Bali, Indonesia, Listicles, Miscellaneous, Italy, Bologna
Learning a new skill, New skill, Travel Learning, Learning Travel, Staycation, UK Staycation, Devon, France, Painting Holiday, Writing Holiday, Surfing Holiday, Food, Food Travel, Foodie Travel, Italian Food, Italy, Bologna, Surf Maroc, Bali Scuba Diving, Bali, Indonesia, Skillshare
March 13, 2019

5 ways to save money for your travels

March 13, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 ways to save money for your travels

Here are five tips I have picked up while travelling to over 60 countries that have helped me save and fund my travels.

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Travel Tips, Listicles, Travel Money
Travel Money, Money, Spending, Currency, Travel Currency, Currency Exchange, Depop, Making Money, Earning Money
March 10, 2019

5 things you need to know before your first trip to Vietnam

March 10, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 things you need to know before your first trip to Vietnam

Before you travel to Vietnam, check out these five pieces of must-know information about this Southeast Asian nation.

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March 10, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Vietnam, Listicles, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, Vietnam Travel, Visit Vietnam, Vietnam Tips, Vietnam Travel Tips, Hanoi, Visit Hanoi, Hanoi Travel, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Visit Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Travel, Ha Long Bay, Ban-Gioc Waterfall, Vietnamese Food, Vietnam Food, Vietnam Tours
March 08, 2019

3 of the world’s best travel destinations for partying

March 08, 2019/ Tom Woods
3 of the world’s best travel destinations for partying

If you’re looking for a party holiday, then why not consider one of these awesome destinations?

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March 08, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 6 Comments
Listicles, Ibiza, Spain, Mexico, Cancun, Las Vegas, United States of America
Party Destinations, Party Travel, Spring Break, Spring Break Travel, Spring Break Destinations, Lads Holiday, Girls Holiday, Stag Do, Hen Do
January 27, 2019

5 killer tips on how to find cheap accommodation

January 27, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 killer tips on how to find cheap accommodation

Before you book your next hotel, hostel or Airbnb, check out these five awesome tips to help you save money on your accommodation.

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January 27, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Travel Tips, Listicles
Cheap Accommodation, Budget Hotels, Hostels, Homestays, Couchsurfing.com, Couchsurfing, Couch Surfing, Apartment Rentals, Room Rental, Hotel Comparison Sites, Accommodation.co.uk, Airbnb, Places to Stay, Hotels, Hotels.com, Offline Accommodation
January 16, 2019

5 amazing experiences you can have in Africa

January 16, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 amazing experiences you can have in Africa

From the world’s largest waterfall to incredible marine life, here are five amazing experiences you can have in Africa.

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January 16, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Listicles, Portfolio, Egypt, Madagascar
Madagascar, Avenue of the Baobabs, Egypt, Visit Madagascar, Madagascar Travel, Red Sea, Red Sea Egypt, Egypt Travel, Visit Egypt, Gorilla Trekking, Rwanda, Uganda, Rwanda Travel, Visit Rwanda, Uganda Travel, Visit Uganda, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Livingstone, Visit Zambia, Zambia Travel, Visit Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Travel, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Visit Tanzania, Tanzania Travel, Africa, Africa Travel, Visit Africa, Africa Experiences, Experience Africa, African Experiences, Things to do in Africa
December 16, 2018

7 of the world’s most underrated food hotspots

December 16, 2018/ Tom Woods
7 of the world’s most underrated food hotspots

You’ll already know that London, Paris and Tokyo serve up some of the world’s best food, but here are seven cheaper and less-crowded alternatives that are just as appetising.

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December 16, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Israel, Tel Aviv, Italy, Bologna, Canada, Vancouver, Portugal, Lisbon, Lima, Peru, Food, Tbilisi, Georgia, Athens, Greece, Listicles, Portfolio
Food, Foodie Travel, Food Travel, Food Destinations, Food Hotspots, Tel Aviv Food, Israel Food, Tel Aviv, Israel, Bologna Food, Bologna, Italy, Italian Food, Vancouver, Canada, Canadian Food, Vancouver Food, Lisbon Food, Time Out Market Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, Portuguese Food, Lima, Peru, Lima Food, Peru Food, Peruvian Food, Georgian Cuisine, Georgian Food, Tbilisi Food, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tasty Travel, Greek Food, Athens, Greece, Athens Food
November 24, 2018

The world’s 5 happiest countries

November 24, 2018/ Tom Woods
The world’s 5 happiest countries

Nothing says feel-good like a trip to one of these happy-go-lucky nations. How many have you been to?

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November 24, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Reykjavik, Finland, Zurich, Denmark, Norway, Listicles, Aarhus, Iceland, Helsinki, Basel, Portfolio, Billund, Copenhagen, Switzerland, Lapland, Oslo
Copenhagen, Billund, Zurich, Finland, Lapland, Finnish Lapland, Aarhus, Lucerne, Reykjavík, Happiest Countries, Basel, Geirangerfjord, Happiness Research Institute, Happy Countries, United Nationa, Rovaniemi, Golden Circle, Denmark, Santa Claus Village, Switzerland, Geneva, Hygge, Helsinki, Norway, World Happiness Report, Iceland, UN, Oslo
November 09, 2018

My travel destination hit list for 2019

November 09, 2018/ Tom Woods
My travel destination hit list for 2019

After being inspired by a fellow travel blogger, I made a list of the places I hope to visit in 2019.

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Astana, Kazakhstan, Listicles, Armenia, Yerevan, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Thailand, Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Beirut, Lebanon, Petra, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Amman, Egypt, Cairo, Wroclaw, Spain, Poland, Benidorm, Madrid
2019 Travel, 2019, Where Charlie Wanders, Travel Twitter, Astana, Kazakhstan, 2019 City Breaks, Visit Astana, Visit Kazakhstan, Astana Travel, Kazakhstan Travel, Europe, Europe Holidays, Europe 2019, Yerevan, Armenia, Yerevan Travel, Armenia Travel, Visit Yerevan, Visit Armenia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Visit Bishkek, Bishkek Travel, Visit Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan Travel, Thailand, Thailand Travel, Visit Thailand, Koh Samui, Koh Samui Travel, Visit Koh Samui, Bangkok, Visit Bangkok, Bangkok Travel, Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan Travel, Visit Koh Phangan, Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East Travel, Lebanon Travel, Visit Lebanon, Beirut Travel, Visit Beirut, Visit Jordan, Jordan Travel, Amman, Jordan, Wadi Rum, Cairo, Egypt, Giza, Cairo Travel, Egypt Travel, Visit Egypt, Visit Cairo, Visit Giza, Giza Travel, Sphynx, Great Pyramid, Great Pyramid of Giza, Bucket List, Seven Wonders of the World, 7 Wonders of the World, Wroclaw Travel, Wroclaw, Visit Wroclaw, Poland Travel, Poland, Visit Poland, Visit Spain, Spain Travel, Spain, Madrid, Visit Madrid, Madrid Travel, Benidorm Travel, Visit Benidorm
November 01, 2018

Travelling Tom turns 3: My top travel moments from the past 12 months

November 01, 2018/ Tom Woods
Travelling Tom turns 3: My top travel moments from the past 12 months

My blog is three today, so I’ve compiled a list of my favourite travel experiences over the past 12 months.

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November 01, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Blogging, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Greece, Athens, Israel, Jerusalem, Palestine, Listicles
Travel Blog, Travel Blogging, Travelling Tom, Birthday, Anniversary, Bloggiversary, Singapore, Singapore Travel, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore Night Race, Singapore At Night, Singapore Night, Night Skyline, Malaysia, Counting Countries, Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves, Petronas Twin Towers, Flags, AEK, AEK Athens, Greek Football, Super League Greece, Athens Olympic Stadium, Olympic Stadium, AEK Champions, Singapore Olympic Park, Palestine, Israel, Palestine Wall, Palestine Border Wall, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Travel, Bethlehem, Moscow, Russia, Palestine Art, Street Art, Russia Travel, Visit Russia, Visit Moscow, Moscow Travel, Saint Basil, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, Kremlin, The Kremlin, Izmailovsky Kremlin, Izmailovo Kremlin, I Love Cake, Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, CSKA Moscow
September 15, 2018

5 eastern Europe city breaks you need to try

September 15, 2018/ Tom Woods
5 eastern Europe city breaks you need to try

Eastern Europe is a hotbed of safe, lively and fascinating city break destinations which are, largely, unspoilt by tourists. Here are five of the best.

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September 15, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 6 Comments
Europe, Listicles, Russia, Moscow, Estonia, Tallinn, Riga, Latvia, Kiev, Ukraine, Serbia, Belgrade
Moscow, Russia, Red Square, The Kremlin, Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, St Basil's Cathedral, Izmailovo Kremlin, Izmailovsky Kremlin, Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic, St Olaf's Church, Riga, Latvia, Tallinn Travel, Estonia Travel, Riga Travel, Latvia Travel, Moscow Travel, Russia Travel, Riga Central Market, Riga Sign, Kiev, Kiev Travel, Kyiv, Kyiv Travel, Ukraine, Ukraine Travel, Belgrade, Serbia, Belgrade Travel, Serbia Travel, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe City Breaks, Capital City, Belgrade Fortress
September 04, 2018

6 essential items every traveller should pack to survive in unwanted situations

September 04, 2018/ Tom Woods
6 essential items every traveller should pack to survive in unwanted situations

Whether it’s for survival, necessity or practicality - here are six essentials you need in your travel bag.

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Listicles, Travel Tips
What's in my suitcase, Suitcase, Travel Bag, Travel Accessories, Travel Food, Travel Drink, Food and Drink, Travel Money, Travel Currency, Currency, Travel Poncho, Travel Knife, Travel Health, First Aid Travel, Travel Tips, Compass, Travel Compass
August 23, 2018

5 top travel destinations for casino lovers

August 23, 2018/ Tom Woods
5 top travel destinations for casino lovers

Whether you like to decide between red, black and green on roulette or pull the arm of a slot machine, I’ve rounded up some of the top destinations for those who enjoy casinos.

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August 23, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 6 Comments
China, Macau, Canada, Ontario, San Jose, Costa Rica, Singapore, United States of America, Las Vegas, Listicles
Casino, Casino Holidays, Casino Travel, Gambling Holidays, Gambling Travel, Gambling, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, United States, United States of America, Macau, Macau Travel, China, Singapore, Singapore Travel, Marina Bay Sands Casino, San Jose, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Travel, Ontario, Canada, Ontario Travel
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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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