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September 21, 2022

VIDEO: Why this El Salvador statue has wooden scaffolding

September 21, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Why this El Salvador statue has wooden scaffolding

I had a wander around Plaza Gerardo Barrios and noticed that one of the statues in the square was covered in wooden scaffolding - here's a video explaining why.

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September 21, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
El Salvador, San Salvador, Travel Videos, Videos
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September 14, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring Mercado Central in San Salvador (Copy)

September 14, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring Mercado Central in San Salvador (Copy)

When I arrived in San Salvador, I had to check out the capital’s famous Mercado Central (Central Market). It was a crazy place and I was able to try some street food and hunt down souvenirs.

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September 14, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
El Salvador, San Salvador, Travel Videos, Videos
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September 07, 2022

VIDEO: British person’s first time in Walmart (El Salvador supermarket tour)

September 07, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: British person’s first time in Walmart (El Salvador supermarket tour)

Want to see what’s inside Walmart and see how expensive El Salvador is? Here’s a British person’s first time in Walmart and a video touring the supermarket.

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September 07, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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August 31, 2022

VIDEO: Rainbow slide on side of El Salvador volcano!

August 31, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Rainbow slide on side of El Salvador volcano!

I travelled to Picnic Steak House on the side of San Salvador Volcano, home to Imagine slide - the rainbow slide on the side of an El Salvador volcano!

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August 31, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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August 24, 2022

VIDEO: I hiked up this El Salvador volcano

August 24, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I hiked up this El Salvador volcano

El Boquerón is located on top of the San Salvador Volcano, and I hiked up to its crater. El Boqueron is a great way to spend a morning when you’re in El Salvador’s capital.

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August 24, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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August 17, 2022

VIDEO: Solo in the World’s Murder Capital (El Salvador)

August 17, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Solo in the World’s Murder Capital (El Salvador)

Join me as I explore the streets and markets of San Salvador, travelling solo in the world’s murder capital - as well as take a PCR test and find out about Bitcoin.

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August 17, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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August 10, 2022

VIDEO: I saw a wild sloth in Panama City!

August 10, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I saw a wild sloth in Panama City!

On the way back down Panama City’s Cerro Ancón (Ancon Hill), I saw a wild sloth and its cub- one of the most amazing experiences during my time in Central America.

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August 10, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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August 03, 2022

VIDEO: Eating at the most colourful restaurant in Panama

August 03, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Eating at the most colourful restaurant in Panama

I headed for Casco Viejo - Panama City’s beautiful Old Town - where I had a wander and got something to eat in an Argentine restaurant that looked like it had been lifted straight from Caminito in Buenos Aires.

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August 03, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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July 27, 2022

VIDEO: Visiting the Panama Canal on my first day in Central America

July 27, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Visiting the Panama Canal on my first day in Central America

In December I embarked on a three-week, five-country trip to Central America and my first stop was Panama, where I spent my first day at the famous Panama Canal.

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July 27, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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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
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July 13, 2022

VIDEO: How expensive is Jordan? Amman supermarket tour

July 13, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: How expensive is Jordan? Amman supermarket tour

I wanted to find out just how expensive Jordan is, and I did so by exploring one of the supermarkets of its capital city, Amman.

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July 13, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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July 06, 2022

VIDEO: Is this the best view in Amman?

July 06, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Is this the best view in Amman?

I took the afternoon to explore Amman’s two best historical sites - Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre - both of which are great viewpoints.

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July 06, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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June 29, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring the markets of Downtown Amman

June 29, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring the markets of Downtown Amman

On the hunt for the Jordanian capital’s Gold Souk, I began exploring the markets of Downtown Amman, meeting some locals along the way.

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June 29, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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June 26, 2022

VIDEO: Amazing $32 Jordanian food feast in Amman

June 26, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Amazing $32 Jordanian food feast in Amman

I wanted to try some Jordanian cuisine as I knew how good Middle Eastern food really is, so I went to Sufra on Amman’s Rainbow street where I enjoyed a $32 feast.

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June 26, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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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
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June 08, 2022

VIDEO: How to get the best view of Petra

June 08, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: How to get the best view of Petra

In this video, I return to world wonder, Petra, and go on a crazy and dangerous hike with the Bedouins that inhabit the ancient city.

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June 08, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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June 01, 2022

VIDEO: Is Petra by night worth it?

June 01, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Is Petra by night worth it?

If you need some tips for your visit, or if you just want to take a look at what the experience is like, watch this vlog to see the famous Petra By Night.

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June 01, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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May 29, 2022

VIDEO: This is what Petra should look like...

May 29, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: This is what Petra should look like...

I visited Petra in 2021 and before hiking up 1,000 steps to the Monastery, I spoke to one of the stall owners, who showed me what Petra should look like.

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May 29, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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May 21, 2022

VIDEO: HARASSED in Petra (The side of Petra they don’t show you)

May 21, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: HARASSED in Petra (The side of Petra they don’t show you)

My first day in Petra was an eye-opener, and whilst Jordan is full of kind and friendly people, there are a lot of scammers and salesmen that prey on tourists at this world wonder.

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May 21, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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May 11, 2022

VIDEO: Is this the best mosque in Central Asia?

May 11, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Is this the best mosque in Central Asia?

In my final full day in Bishkek, on my most recent trip, I visited Bishkek Central Mosque - also known as the Kyrgyz capital’s Turkish mosque. But, is this the best mosque in Central Asia? Watch the video to find out!

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May 11, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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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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