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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
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November 23, 2022

VIDEO: Bargain hunting in the Artisan Market of Antigua Guatemala

November 23, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Bargain hunting in the Artisan Market of Antigua Guatemala

Join me as I hunt for bargains in the Artisan Market of Antigua Guatemala, where I make some purchases and also try speaking a little Spanish.

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November 23, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala, Videos, Travel Videos
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November 02, 2022

VIDEO: The world's least-walkable city?

November 02, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: The world's least-walkable city?

I decided to walk from Mercado Roberto Huembes Puerto Salvador Allende in Nicaraguan capital, Managua. But the trek took me more than an hour to make, leading me to think this might be the world’s least-walkable city.

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November 02, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Nicaragua, Managua, Videos, Travel Videos
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October 26, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring Mercado Roberto Huembes in Nicaragua

October 26, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring Mercado Roberto Huembes in Nicaragua

Watch this vlog where I head down to Mercado Roberto Huembes (Roberto Huembes Market) - one of the craziest markets in Nicaragua and Central America.

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October 26, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Managua, Nicaragua, Travel Videos, Videos
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October 19, 2022

VIDEO: Walking the streets of Nicaragua at night

October 19, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Walking the streets of Nicaragua at night

Underneath one of the most stunning skies I’ve ever seen, I did a little more exploring of Managua, and the Nicaraguan capital didn’t disappoint. Give this vlog a watch and see what walking the streets of Nicaragua at night is like.

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October 19, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Travel Videos, Videos, Managua, Nicaragua
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October 12, 2022

VIDEO: Why this Nicaragua cathedral is abandoned

October 12, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Why this Nicaragua cathedral is abandoned

The public isn’t allowed inside the Old Cathedral of Managua - but for good reason, as I would find out when I went on a tour of the square’s other major building, the National Palace of Culture.

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October 12, 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
El Salvador, San Salvador, Travel Videos, Videos
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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
Amman, Jordan, Travel Videos, Videos
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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
Amman, Jordan, Travel Videos, Videos
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April 20, 2022

VIDEO: Getting my first PCR test in Bishkek (How to get a COVID test in Kyrgyzstan)

April 20, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Getting my first PCR test in Bishkek (How to get a COVID test in Kyrgyzstan)

Watch this video, where I get my first-ever PCR test in Bishkek, and find out how to get a COVID test to travel in Kyrgyzstan.

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April 20, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Travel Videos, Videos
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April 06, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring Osh Bazaar in Bishkek

April 06, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring Osh Bazaar in Bishkek

On my second day in Bishkek I took a taxi to Osh Bazaar, one of the most popular gathering spots for locals who go there to purchase food, drink, common household goods, clothes and much more.

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April 06, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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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March 02, 2022

VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Paris

March 02, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Paris

Paris is known for its world-class attractions, renowned food scene and fascinating Parisian culture. Watch this video to discover the five things you HAVE to do in Paris!

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March 02, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
France, Paris, Travel Videos, Videos
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May 15, 2021

VIDEO: Leaving Mexico for Sweden to avoid quarantine

May 15, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Leaving Mexico for Sweden to avoid quarantine

I was heading from Mexico to Sweden, rather than going straight home to the United Kingdom, so I could cut short my quarantine.

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May 15, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Mexico, Mexico City, Sweden, Stockholm, Travel Videos, Videos, Vlogging
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March 28, 2021

VIDEO: I rented a pedal boat in Mexico City. It was a bad idea.

March 28, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I rented a pedal boat in Mexico City. It was a bad idea.

On a visit to Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, I decided to rent a paddle boat and enjoy a nice hour out on the lake, and what was supposed to be a relaxing afternoon turned out to be a bad idea.

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March 28, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Videos, Mexico, Mexico City
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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
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January 24, 2021

VIDEO: $19 haul in La Merced & Sonora Markets in Mexico City

January 24, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: $19 haul in La Merced & Sonora Markets in Mexico City

What does $19 get you in the markets of Mexico City? I spent a few hours at La Merced and Sonora markets in the Mexican capital and went hunting for some souvenirs.

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January 24, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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January 17, 2021

VIDEO: Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend

January 17, 2021/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend

I wanted to make the most of my remaining time in Mexico City, and so I went off to the Monument a la Revolución where I saw some architecture, caught some views and even met Pancho the Bracelet Man and his police officer girlfriend.

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January 17, 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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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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