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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
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Travel Videos, Videos
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May 04, 2022

VIDEO: I got ON THE PITCH at a Kyrgyzstan Premier League game! (Ilbirs vs Dordoi Bishkek)

May 04, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: I got ON THE PITCH at a Kyrgyzstan Premier League game! (Ilbirs vs Dordoi Bishkek)

I went to watch a Premier League football game in Kyrgyzstan between Ilbirs and Dordoi Bishkek, and I even got on the pitch myself.

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May 04, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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April 27, 2022

VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: The market made ENTIRELY from shipping containers (Dordoi Bazaar)

In this video, I decided to get a taxi to the largest market in Kyrgyzstan, and one made entirely from shipping containers - Dordoi Bazaar.

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April 27, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 2 Comments
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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 13, 2022

VIDEO: Bishkek’s Soviet theme park!

April 13, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Bishkek’s Soviet theme park!

I visited Panfilov Park, which is home to Bishkek’s Soviet theme park. So, I decided to check out the fairground rides and catch one of the city’s best views.

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April 13, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 9 Comments
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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
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March 29, 2022

VIDEO: How expensive is Kyrgyzstan? Bishkek supermarket tour

March 29, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: How expensive is Kyrgyzstan? Bishkek supermarket tour

One of the best ways of seeing how expensive the cost of living is in a country is to visit a supermarket, and on a recent trip to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, that’s exactly what I did. So, how expensive is Kyrgyzstan? Watch this Bishkek supermarket tour to find out!

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March 29, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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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
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March 16, 2022

VIDEO: Exploring an abandoned Soviet circus?

March 16, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Exploring an abandoned Soviet circus?

The Kyrgyz State Circus is one of Bishkek’s most notable buildings, so on my first day in Kyrgyzstan I went to check out this rumoured-to-be-abandoned landmark.

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March 16, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 09, 2022

VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

March 09, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: Avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

Unfortunately, when I arrived in Kyrgyzstan, I was quickly set upon by a taxi driver and his friend, who wanted to rip me off for the journey to my hotel. What happened next? Watch the video to find out why you need to avoid this Kyrgyzstan taxi scam!

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March 09, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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March 03, 2022

How to plan the ultimate road trip in Australia

March 03, 2022/ Tom Woods
How to plan the ultimate road trip in Australia

There are so many things to see and do in Australia, so it can be tough to know where to start. In this article, I'll give you some tips on how to plan the ultimate road trip in Australia.

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March 03, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 4 Comments
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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
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February 23, 2022

VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Nur-Sultan

February 23, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Nur-Sultan

Formerly known as Astana, Nur-Sultan is the weird and wacky capital city of Kazakhstan, with some of the most striking architecture on the planet. Watch this video to discover five things you have to do in Nur-Sultan.

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February 23, 2022/ Tom Woods/ 1 Comment
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February 20, 2022

VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Monaco

February 20, 2022/ Tom Woods
VIDEO: 5 things you HAVE to do in Monaco

Glitz, glamour, F1 and… tourism? Monaco is home to some of the richest people on the planet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t visit! So, if you’re planning on visiting the Principality, here are five things you have to do in Monaco.

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February 20, 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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