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July 29, 2018

What’s hot for summer 2018

July 29, 2018/ Tom Woods
What’s hot for summer 2018

We might be approaching the last month of the summer, but it’s not too late to get in a last-minute trip to one of these awesome destinations for summer 2018.

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July 29, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Portfolio, United States of America, New York, Thailand, Bangkok, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Cyprus, Paphos, Greece, Crete, Mexico, Cancun
Summer 2018, Summer 2018 Holidays, Summer Holidays, Summer 2018 Destinations, Summer 18, Summer, New York, New York Travel, New York City, NYC, USA, Bangkok, Bangkok Travel, Thailand, Thailand Summer, UAE, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai Travel, Paphos, Cyprus, Paphos Travel, Cyprus Travel, Crete, Greece, Crete Travel, Visit Crete, Visit Paphos, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Cancun Travel, Visit Cancun
July 28, 2018

5 awesome European beaches to visit this summer

July 28, 2018/ Tom Woods
5 awesome European beaches to visit this summer

Heading to Europe this summer? Then check out these awesome continental beaches.

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July 28, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Portfolio, Italy, Sardinia, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, France, Paris, Croatia, Brac, Portugal, Algarve
Zlatni Rat, Brac, Croatia, Beach, Europe Beaches, European Beaches, Best Europe Beach, Paris Plage, Paris Beach, Paris, France, Lagos, Portugal, Algarve, Praia da Rocha, Coast, Nissi Beach, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy, Great Beaches
July 18, 2018

How to get to Liechtenstein

July 18, 2018/ Tom Woods
How to get to Liechtenstein

Find out how to get to the Alpine nation of Liechtenstein from Switzerland and Austria by road, air and rail with this travel guide.

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July 18, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 3 Comments
Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria
Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein Travel, Visit Liechtenstein, Getting to Liechtenstein, Malbun, Vaduz, Schaan, Buchs, Buchs SG, Sargans, Sargans SG, Switzerland, Feldkirch, Austria, Balzers
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
July 12, 2018

Have these 5 things in your checklist when travelling to Belgium

July 12, 2018/ Tom Woods
Have these 5 things in your checklist when travelling to Belgium

Belgium is the small package good things come in, and you will be in awe of what the country has to offer when it comes to having a fantastic holiday.

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July 12, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Belgium, Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp
Belgium, Belgium Things To Do, Belgium Travel, Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Antwerp Zoo, Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Mannekin Pis, Brussels City Hall, Grand Place, Bruges Canal Cruise, Belgian Beer, Belgian Chocolate, Belgian Waffles, Bruges Belgium
July 07, 2018

Top 5 places to visit in July according to travel bloggers

July 07, 2018/ Tom Woods
Top 5 places to visit in July according to travel bloggers

July - the perfect time to up sticks and celebrate the warmer months by going on a midsummer adventure. If you're looking for some July-themed inspiration, here are five awesome destinations you should visit, as suggested by travel bloggers.

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July 07, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Listicles, Monaco, New Zealand, Queenstown, United Kingdom, Scotland, Hvar, Croatia, Portugal, Lisbon
2018 Destinations, 2018 Travel, Travel Destinations 2018, Travel Places, Best 2018 Travel, Travel 2018, Top 5 Travel, July Travel, Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon Travel, Queenstown, Queenstown Travel, New Zealand, New Zealand Travel, Portugal Travel, Isle of Skye, Scotland Travel, UK, United Kingdom, Monaco, Monaco Travel, Hvar, Croatia, Croatia Travel, Hvar Travel, Gabriella Manchester, Got My Backpack, Real World Runaway, This Could Lead to Anywhere, Travel Bloggers, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Bloggers Unite
June 27, 2018

VIDEO: Hello, Hamburg! MY FIRST PRESS TRIP

June 27, 2018/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Hello, Hamburg! MY FIRST PRESS TRIP

I’d recommend Hamburg to any and every traveller – but before you get on the plane to Germany’s second city, see what you can get up to by watching my Hamburg vlog.

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June 27, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Germany, Hamburg, Travel Videos
Hamburg, Germany, Deutschland, Hamburg CARD, Hamburg Tourismus, Hamburg Christmas Markets, Hamburger, Hamburg Germany, Hamburg Ahoi, Hamburg Tourism, Hamburg Travel, Mein Hamburg, Visit Hamburg, Explore Hamburg, Hamburg Vlog, Travel Vlog, Speicherstadt, Chocoversum, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Bloggers, Travel Vlogger, Press Trip
June 23, 2018

Travelling Tom Podcast #3: LUCK VS HARD WORK & IS UNIVERSITY A SCAM?

June 23, 2018/ Tom Woods
Travelling Tom Podcast #3: LUCK VS HARD WORK & IS UNIVERSITY A SCAM?

This week me and James discuss Steven Bartlett’s claim that university is a scam, my recent trip to Gdansk, Poland and debate whether success is down to luck or hard work.

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June 23, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos, Poland, Gdansk
Travel, Travel Podcast, Podcast, YouTube Podcast, The Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Podcast, University, Student Loan, University Scam, University Degree, University Fees, Student Finance, Steven Bartlett, Social Chain, Travelling Tom, Gdansk, Poland, Mount Everest, Chris and Gabs, Chris and Gabs World Cyling Tour, Cycling Tour, Cycling Travel, Travelling, Traveling, Traveling Tom, The Travelling Tom
June 12, 2018

Turn a ski holiday into a ski season with an internship or instructor course

June 12, 2018/ Tom Woods
Turn a ski holiday into a ski season with an internship or instructor course

Whether you’re passionate about skiing or simply eager to try something new, turn your beloved ski skiing holiday into a ski season by partaking in one of We Are Sno’s ski instructor internships.

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June 12, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Travel Jobs
Ski Holiday, Ski Internships, Snowboarding, Snowboard, Ski Instructor Course, Ski Internship, Snowboard Instructor Internships, Canada, We Are Sno, Japan, Ski Instructor Courses, Skiing, Ski Season, Switzerland, Ski Instructor Internships, Snowboard Instructor Courses, Snow
June 07, 2018

Travelling Tom Podcast #2: BEATING BREAST CANCER AND CYCLING SEVEN CONTINENTS

June 07, 2018/ Tom Woods
Travelling Tom Podcast #2: BEATING BREAST CANCER AND CYCLING SEVEN CONTINENTS

Episode two of the Travelling Tom Podcast with Chris O’Hare and Gabs Gratrix, who will be taking on a 100,000-kilometre bike ride through 60 countries crossing all seven continents – just 10 days after Gab’s officially completes her treatment for breast cancer.

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June 07, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos
Travel, Breast Cancer, Prevent Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chris and Gabs World Cycling Tour, YouTube Podcast, Travel Podcast, Podcast, The Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Podcast, Travel Talk, JWRSimons, Bike, Bicycle, Cycling Travel, Chris O'Hare, Gabriella Gratrix, Gabs Gratrix, Chris and Gabs, Thailand, Thailand Wedding, Cancer Battle, Cancer Travel, Cancer Journey, Seven Continents
June 02, 2018

5 European destinations for summer solstice celebrations

June 02, 2018/ Tom Woods
5 European destinations for summer solstice celebrations

From the Land of Fire and Ice to Russia’s Venice of the North, here are the best places to celebrate the summer solstice in Europe.

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June 02, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Portfolio, Iceland, Reykjavik, Russia, Saint Petersburg, Norway, Svalbard, United Kingdom, Wiltshire, Sweden, Stockholm, Listicles
May 24, 2018

Five destinations from five World Cup nations

May 24, 2018/ Tom Woods
Five destinations from five World Cup nations

Here are five nations competing at the FIFA World Cup which could be potential destinations for your next trip.

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May 24, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Belgrade, Serbia, Kyoto, Cairo, England, United Kingdom, Moscow, Russia, Egypt, Liverpool, Japan
Kyoto Travel, 2018 World Cup, Egypt, Belgrade Travel, Moscow Travel, Japan Travel, Kyoto, Cairo Travel, Serbia Travel, Belgrade, Football Guide, FIFA World Cup, England Travel, Moscow, Russia, Japan, Egypt Travel, Cairo, Serbia, Football, Liverpool Travel, Liverpool, England, 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia Travel
May 20, 2018

Introducing The Travelling Tom Podcast

May 20, 2018/ Tom Woods
Introducing The Travelling Tom Podcast

It’s been a few months in the making, but today I am delighted to release and share with you The Travelling Tom Podcast!

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May 20, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
Podcast, Travel Videos
Travel Podcast, The Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Tom Podcast, Travelling Podcast, Travel, Podcast, Travelling Tom, The Travelling Tom, Traveling Tom, Queen, The Queen, Royal Wedding, JWRSimons, James Simons, Manchester, Salford, MediaCityUK, MediaCity, Media City, MCUK
May 19, 2018

Is this the dawn of budget skiing in Europe?

May 19, 2018/ Tom Woods
Is this the dawn of budget skiing in Europe?

With the rise of budget travel taking Europe by storm, is one of the continent’s most expensive holidays about to get cheaper?

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May 19, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
Bulgaria, Features, Bansko, Borovets, France, Val d'Isere
Bulgaria, Bansko, Borovets, Plovdiv, Val d'Isere, Skiing, Skiing On A Budget, Budget Skiing, Budget Ski, Crystal Ski, Zakopane, Poland, Bulgaria Nightlife, Bansko Nightlife, Bansko Blog, Lance Nelson, Europe, Europe Skiing, Europe Ski, Budget Travel, Student Travel
May 12, 2018

Blogger mail: A travel package from Earex

May 12, 2018/ Tom Woods
Blogger mail: A travel package from Earex

Ear care company Earex sent me a nice, little travel package last week.

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May 12, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Miscellaneous, Travel Health
Ear, Earex, Ears, Ear Health, Travel Health, Travel Health Pro, Ear Infection, Travel, Blogger, Blogger Mail, Blog
May 04, 2018

Quick Travel Guide: Monaco

May 04, 2018/ Tom Woods
Quick Travel Guide: Monaco

Monaco may be the world’s second smallest country, but it’s a fantastic holiday destination.

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May 04, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 8 Comments
Quick Travel Guides, Monaco
Monaco, French Riviera, France, Nice, Prince Albert II, Oceanographic Museum, Oceanographic, Port Hercule, Port Hercules, Monte Carlo Casino, Monte Carlo, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco F1, Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Stade Louis II, AS Monaco, Port Fontvieille, Microstate, Grimaldi, Monaco Aquarium, Fairmont Hairpin
April 28, 2018

5 beautiful canal city alternatives to Venice

April 28, 2018/ Tom Woods
5 beautiful canal city alternatives to Venice

Romantic Venice is renowned for its canals, but Europe has plenty of destinations with that water feature.

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April 28, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Listicles, Copenhagen, Denmark, Germany, Hamburg, Russia, Saint Petersburg, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Belgium, Bruges
Canal, Canals, Canal Cities, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg Germany, Hamburg Travel, St Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg Russia, Saint Petersburg Travel, St Petersburg Travel, Amersterdam, Amsterdam Holland, Holland, Russia, The Netherlands, Netherlands, Amsterdam Netherlands, Amsterdam Travel, Bruges, Belgium, Bruges Belgium, Bruges Travel, Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen Denmark, Copenhagen Travel, Venice, Italy, Venice Italy, Venice Travel
April 16, 2018

Is it worth travelling to take your practical driving test?

April 16, 2018/ Tom Woods
Is it worth travelling to take your practical driving test?

If you've failed your practical driving test or you're taking it for the first time, is it worth travelling to an area with a better pass rate for the big day?

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April 16, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
United Kingdom, Miscellaneous
Driving Test, Driving Test Travel, United Kingdom, UK, Driving, Rent A Car, Car Rental, PassMeFast, Pass Me Fast, Car Travel, Failed Test, Failed Driving Test, Manchester, Scotland, Driving in Scotland
April 15, 2018

Arouna Kone and the PSV prayer room

April 15, 2018/ Tom Woods
Arouna Kone and the PSV prayer room

The ex-Wigan, Everton and Ivory Coast striker was the reason for an alteration to the home changing room in Eindhoven.

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April 15, 2018/ Tom Woods/ Comment
The Netherlands, Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven, Arouna Kone, Kone, Eindhoven, Eindhoven Travel, The Netherlands, Netherlands, Philips Stadion, Philips, PSV, Football, Soccer, Gameday Guide, Stadium Guide, Stadiums, Ivory Coast, Wigan Athletic
April 14, 2018

What I learned on a blogging retreat to Krakow

April 14, 2018/ Tom Woods
What I learned on a blogging retreat to Krakow

I went on a "blogging retreat" to Krakow in February - but was it worth it? Here's what I learned.

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April 14, 2018/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
Krakow, Poland
Blogging, Blogging Retreat, Blog Retreat, Blog, Bloggers Retreat, Travel Blog, Travel Blogger, Travel Blogger Retreat, Krakow, Poland, Blog Tips, Blog Help, Travelling Tom, Work Trip
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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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