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Travelling Tom | A UK travel blog

Supplementing life with a heavy dose of travel

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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
Eurostar, Eurostar first impressions, First time Eurostar, Eurostar London to Paris train, London to Paris train, Paris by train, Train travel, Train vlog, London St Pancras International, St Pancras International, St Pancras, Gare du Nord, Paris Gare du Nord, Eurostar travel, Travelling by Eurostar, Interrailing, Europe travel, London, Paris, Visit Paris, Paris travel, Arc de Triomphe Paris, Arc de Triomphe, Travel, Travel vlog, Travel vlogger, Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom
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
March 10, 2021

3 of Europe’s best casino destinations

March 10, 2021/ Tom Woods
3 of Europe’s best casino destinations

From the world-famous casino of Monaco to mixing it up in London, here are three of Europe’s best casino destinations.

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March 10, 2021/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Listicles, Monaco, United Kingdom, Germany, Berlin
Monte Carlo, Monaco, Casino travel, Europe travel, London, England, United KingdomUK, Berlin, Germany
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
November 15, 2020

A quick guide to visiting Belfast

November 15, 2020/ Tom Woods
A quick guide to visiting Belfast

If you’re travelling to Belfast, here’s everything you need to know including what to see, where to eat, where to stay and how to get there.

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November 15, 2020/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Quick Travel Guides, Travel Guide, United Kingdom, Belfast
Belfast City Airport, Belfast International Airport, Belfast, Belfast City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Titanic, Northern Ireland, Bushmills, Ireland, Giant's Causeway, Crumlin Road Gaol, St George's Market, Belfast Europa Buscentre, Belfast Europa, Hadskis Belfast, Staycation, UK Staycation, Domestic Travel, Travel Guide, Quick Travel Guide, Quick City Guide, Belfast travel guide, Guide to Belfast
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 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
March 20, 2020

Today I was meant to go to Rome, but instead I experienced the worst day of my professional life

March 20, 2020/ Tom Woods
Today I was meant to go to Rome, but instead I experienced the worst day of my professional life

Today I was supposed to be flying to Rome to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. Yet Coronavirus made me endure the worst day of my professional life.

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March 20, 2020/ Tom Woods/ Comment
United Kingdom, Liverpool, Italy, Rome
Liverpool, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Liverpool Airport, Airport, Aviation, Aviation Industry, Travel, Travel Industry, Coronavirus, COVID-19
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 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
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 03, 2019

5 things on my sporting travel bucket list

August 03, 2019/ Tom Woods
5 things on my sporting travel bucket list

I recently got tickets to see Boca Juniors in Buenos Aries which got me thinking about the other items on my travel bucket list – here they are.

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August 03, 2019/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, Buenos Aires, London, France, Paris, United Kingdom, Monaco, Nice, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Moscow, Russia, New York, United States of America
Sports, Sports Travel, Sporting Travel, Bucket List, Travel Bucket List, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Boca Juniors, La Bombonera, La Boca, Superclasico, River Plate, Norwegian, Norwegian Air, Budget Travel, Low Cost Airlines, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America, London Olympics, London 2012, 2012 Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Summer Olympic Games, Olympics, Paris 2024, Tokyo 2020, World Cup, FIFA World Cup, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Football Travel, Monaco, Monaco GP, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco F1, Formula 1, Monte Carlo, New York, New York Travel, New York Knicks, Knicks, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NYC, MSG, NY Knicks
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
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
United Kingdom, England Summer Holiday, Summer, Summer Holiday, UK Staycation, Staycation, Scotland, Wales, England, England Travel, UK Travel, Scotland National Parks, Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Trossachs, Cairngorms, Cairngorms National Park, Cornwall, Devon, Praa Sands, Nanjizal, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park, Exmoor National Park, Visit England, Eden Project, Pembrokeshire Coast, Pembrokeshire, Blue Flag Beaches, Blue Flag, Oakwood Theme Park, Norfolk Broads, Norfolk, Bath, Bristol, Thermae Bath Spa, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Avon Gorge, Roman Baths, Clifton Lido, UK Holiday, UK Holidays, Scotland Holidays, Wales Holidays, England Holidays
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
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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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