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July 26, 2020

8 cultural attractions you HAVE to experience in Japan

July 26, 2020/ Tom Woods
8 cultural attractions you HAVE to experience in Japan

The Japanese have one of the most distinct cultures in the world, so here’s a rundown of the cultural attractions you must experience in Japan.

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July 26, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, Top 8, Japan
Japan, Japanese Garden, Japanese Markets, Japanese Architecture, Sumo, Japanese Crafts, Shinto, Shinto Shrine, Buddhism, Buddhist Temple, Onsen, Japanese Onsen
July 19, 2020

5 of the world’s most spiritual destinations

July 19, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the world’s most spiritual destinations

There are some places across the world that are known to give off a special aura, so here are five renowned destinations known for their spirituality.

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July 19, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Listicles, Top 5, Ibiza, Spain, Northern Territory, Australia, Siem Reap, Cambodia, United Kingdom, Wiltshire, Peru, Bolivia
Es Vedra, Ibiza, Spain, Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia, Ayres Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Angkor, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Late Titicaca, Bolivia, Peru
July 12, 2020

5 of the world’s best reef diving destinations

July 12, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the world’s best reef diving destinations

If you like to wetsuit up and see what the deep blue oceans have to offer, here are five of the world’s best reefs for diving.

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July 12, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Philippines, The Maldives, Belize, Turks and Caicos, Australia, Listicles, Top 5
Diving, Diving Holidays, Swimming, Reef, Reefs, Reef Diving, Ocean, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Bight Reef, Turks and Caicos, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize, Great Blue Hole, Maldives, The Maldives, Tubbataha Reef, Philippines, The Philippines
July 05, 2020

6 places that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites

July 05, 2020/ Tom Woods
6 places that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites

In 2019, UNESCO released the names of several places to be granted World Heritage Status, yet some still haven’t made the cut. Here are six travel destination that should be UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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July 05, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 5 Comments
Listicles, Top 6, Russia, Moscow, Antarctica, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, United States of America, Arizona, France, Normandy, Cambodia, Phnom Penh
UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site, World Heritage Site, World Heritage, Moscow, Russia, Izmailovo, Izmailovo Kremlin, Kremlin, South Pole, Geographic South Pole, Antarctica, Southern Lights, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Batu Caves, Normandy, Normandy Beach, France, Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA, United States of America, Khmer Rouge, Killing Fields, Cambodia, Cambodia Killing Fields, Khmer Rouge Killing Fields
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 14, 2020

5 of the best beaches in Dubai

June 14, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the best beaches in Dubai

Whether you are heading to Dubai for a short break or a long week in the sun, here are five beaches you’re going to want to check out.

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June 14, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Listicles, Top 5
Dubai, Dubai Beaches, La Mer, La Mer Dubai, Sunset Beach, Sunset Beach Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, The Beach by JBR, Jumeirah Beach Dubai, Kite Beach, Kite Beach Dubai, Black Palace Beach, Black Palace Beach Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE
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
June 01, 2020

5 of the best destinations with black sand beaches

June 01, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 of the best destinations with black sand beaches

Did you know that some beaches have black sand? Here are five destinations where you can find black sand beaches.

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June 01, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Iceland, Spain, Tenerife, United States of America, Alaska, Hawaii, Santorini, Greece, Listicles, Top 5
Black Sand, Black Sand Beaches, Beach Holiday, Beach, Iceland, Golden Circle, Geysir, Raynisfjara, Tenerife, Loro Parque, Alaska, Prince William Sound, Hawaii, Waianapanapa State Park, Pebble Beach Hawaii, Waianapanapa, Santorini, Greece, USA, United States of America, Perissa, Perivolos
May 31, 2020

5 alternative Southeast Asian destinations that aren’t Thailand

May 31, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 alternative Southeast Asian destinations that aren’t Thailand

Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations - so, here’s a list of alternative, but equally exciting, destinations.

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May 31, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Listicles, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Cebu, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mandalay, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Top 5, Asia, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mandalay, Myanmar, Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines, Siem Reap, Cambodia
April 25, 2020

3 of the worst side effects of Coronavirus

April 25, 2020/ Tom Woods
3 of the worst side effects of Coronavirus

Coronavirus has shown the best and the worst sides of life, so here’s a rundown of bad side effects of COVID-19 that aren’t anything to do with health implications.

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April 25, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Listicles, Travel Health
Coronavirus, COVID-19, Coronavirus Travel, COVID Travel, Lockdown, Quarantine, TikTok, Travel, Sports, Belarusian Premier League, Belarus, NFL, NFL Draft, Staircase Challenge, Everest, Mount Everest, Mount Snowdon, Snowdon, Top 3, Travel Lockdown
April 19, 2020

5 travel destinations that made me go “wow”

April 19, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 travel destinations that made me go “wow”

Every travel destination has its redeeming features, but some are truly amazing. Here are five extraordinary places that completely wowed me – from Iceland to North Korea.

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April 19, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Listicles, North Korea, Pyongyang, Iceland, Egypt, Cairo, Montenegro, Tivat, Kotor, Lebanon, Beirut
Top 5 Travel, Top 5, Travel List, Travel Listicles, Destinations, Travel Destination, Pyongyang, North Korea, Visit North Korea, Visit Pyongyang, North Korea Travel, Iceland, Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Geysir, Gullfoss, Cairo, Egypt, Visit Cairo, Giza, Pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Citadel, Africa, Montenegro, Dalmatian Coast, Montenegro Coast, Montenegro Beaches, Porto Montenegro, Tivat, Kotor, Bay of Kotor, Travel Food, Travel Eats, Lebanese Food, Lebanese Cuisine, Lebanese, Lebanon, Beirut
February 22, 2020

6 great destinations for water sports lovers

February 22, 2020/ Tom Woods
6 great destinations for water sports lovers

If you’re in the market for a holiday with plenty of water sporting fun, then here are six great destinations you should consider.

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February 22, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
Listicles, Thailand, India, Portugal, Greece, Mauritius, Australia
Thailand, Koh Samui, Phuket, Watersports, Water Sports, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding, Goa, Lakshadweep, India, Andaman Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rishikesh, Australia, Melbourne, Queensland, Mornington Peninsula, Portugal, Greece, Sagres, Lagos, Mykonos, Mauritius, Port Louis
January 25, 2020

5 things to consider before booking your accommodation

January 25, 2020/ Tom Woods
5 things to consider before booking your accommodation

Looking for your hotel or accommodation for your next trip? Then read these five tips to make the process easier and to ensure your stay is right for you.

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January 25, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Accommodation, Listicles
Hotel, Hotels, Hotel Booking, TripAdvisor, Customer Reviews, Hotel Amenities, Wi-Fi access, Wi-Fi, Room quality, Booking.com, Booking, Booking accommodation, Booking hotels, Accommodation, Accommodation tips, Travel tips, Hotel tips
September 30, 2019

5 of Europe’s great hiking trails for campers

September 30, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 of Europe’s great hiking trails for campers

Hiking is the key to a wealth of wellness benefits, so I’ve put together a list of five fantastic hiking trails in Europe that are great for exploring the great outdoors.

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September 30, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Slovenia, Romania, Poland, Listicles, Italy, Cinque Terre, Bulgaria
Hiking, Hiking Travel, Hinking Holidays, Walking Holiday, Walking Holidays, Walking Travel, Camping, Camping Holidays, Slovenian Mountain Trail, Slovenia, Bucegi, Bucegi Mountains, Romania, Hala Stoly, Poland, Rila National Park, Bulgaria, Sapareva Banya, Cinque Terre, Italy, Italy Hiking, Italy Walking
September 28, 2019

3 Asian train rides you HAVE to take

September 28, 2019/ Tom Woods
3 Asian train rides you HAVE to take

Asia has some of the world’s greatest train rides – rail journeys that are more than just transportation, they are travel experiences themselves. Here are three of the best.

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September 28, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 6 Comments
Vietnam, Hanoi, Hue, Japan, Kyoto, Tokyo, Sri Lanka, Ella, Kandy, Listicles
Asia, Asian, Asia Train, Asian Train, Asian Train Journeys, Trains, Hanoi, Hue, Vietnam, Visit Vietnam, Vietnam Travel, Visit Japan, Japan Travel, Tokyo, Kyoto, Shinkansen, Bullet Train, Ella, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Train Travel, Train Holidays
September 13, 2019

5 great value-for-money destinations you may never have heard of

September 13, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 great value-for-money destinations you may never have heard of

Finding a real value-for-money destination can be like negotiating a minefield – so I’ve saved you the work and picked out five that are worth considering.

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September 13, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 5 Comments
India, Listicles
Agra, India, Taj Mahal, Gili T, Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, Gilis, Gili Islands, Penang, Malaysia, Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan, Puebla, Mexico, Budget Travel, Value For Money, Asia, America, North America, Central America
August 31, 2019

11 things I loved about Tokyo

August 31, 2019/ Tom Woods
11 things I loved about Tokyo

While it had its shortcomings, Tokyo has plenty going on. Here are 11 things I adored about the world’s biggest city, and the reasons why I did enjoy my time there.

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August 31, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Japan, Tokyo, Listicles
Tokyo, Japan, Visit Tokyo, Tokyo Travel, Visit Japan, Japan Travel, Tokyo Things To Do, Japan Things To Do, Robot Restaurant, Tokyo Bins, Shibuya, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Arcades, Akihabara, Japan Travel Tips, Tokyo Travel Tips, Asia, Asia Travel
August 30, 2019

7 ways to make the most of bad weather while in Barcelona

August 30, 2019/ Tom Woods
7 ways to make the most of bad weather while in Barcelona

there is plenty to do when the weather takes a turn for the worst in Barcelona. Here are 10 things to do in in the Catalan capital during bad weather.

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August 30, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Barcelona, Spain, Listicles
Barcelona, Rain, Bad Weather, Weather, La Boqueria, AIRE Ancient Baths Barcelona, Camp Nou, Nou Camp, FC Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, El Born, Placa de Catalunya, Catalan, Catalonia, Barca, Las Arenas, La Roca, Barcelona Shopping, Barcelona Travel, Visit Barcelona
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
August 10, 2019

7 of the best football matches I’ve seen on my travels

August 10, 2019/ Tom Woods
7 of the best football matches I’ve seen on my travels

To celebrate the return of the Premier League, I've rounded up seven of the best football games that I have seen on my travels.

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August 10, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Spain, Barcelona, Madrid, Liechtenstein, Israel, Greece, Athens, Listicles, Italy, Bergamo, Rome
Barcelona, FC Barcelona, Madrid, Real Madrid, El Clasico, Messi, Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos, Football, Soccer, Football Travel, Soccer Travel, Premier League, Liechtenstein, Israel, Vaduz, Santiago Bernabeu, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Rheinpark Stadion, FIFA World Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup, AEK Athens, Levadiakos, Super League Greece, Olympic Stadium, Athens Olympic Stadium, Atalanta, Atalanta BC, Bergamo, AS Roma, Francesco Totti, Totti, Bulgarian Army Stadium, Balgarska Armia Stadium, Sofia, CSKA Sofia, Bulgaria, Copenhagen, Sektor G, Ultras, Viktoria Plzen, Plzen, PIlsen, Czech Republic, Stadio Olimpico, Europa League, Europe, Serie A, La Liga, FC Copenhagen, FC Kobenhavn, SonderjyskE, Parken, Parken Stadium, Denmark, Pilsen
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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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