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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 4d

Bingo!

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 4d

Haha no worries mate - will also be in NYC end of next week if there’s a big apple version live?

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 4d

Will get downloading - off to New Orleans later this week so will take a look for a relevant edition!

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 4d

Love the travel bingo concept - very clever !

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forwards to this

Travel Bugs World ✈️🐞🌏 @travelbugsworld.bsky.social · 6d

Welcome, Phil 👋
Targeting busy folks low on time but high on wanderlust is a really smart niche.

Looking forward to your contributions for our weekly
#TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare

A new theme drops each Wednesday

@sisbehaving.bsky.social
@tony-bookdirect.bsky.social

Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 6d

Morning all - my name’s Phil and I’m a travel blogger based in Cambridge UK

My blog - Someone Else’s Country - is written for busy folks low on time but high on wanderlust.

www.someoneelsescountry.com

Look forward to reading and learning about your adventures

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 6d

Morning all - my name’s Phil and I’m a travel blogger based in Cambridge UK

My blog - Someone Else’s Country - is written for busy folks low on time but high on wanderlust.

www.someoneelsescountry.com

Look forward to reading and learning about your adventures

Someone Else's Country | Travel Writing

Explore Someone Else's Country - travel writing, blogs and practical guidance for independent travelers who are short on time but long on wanderlust

www.someoneelsescountry.com

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 8d

Barring picking up some bug on the flight back last weekend, loved #SriLanka.

Everyone said to skip Colombo but I was pleasantly surprised.

Well overdue creating some #travelblogs off the back of this trip…

#traveladdicts #travelblogger

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 14d

Absolutely love Mostar !

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 14d

The Kyoto garden is a great shout !

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 14d

Saving this for a trip next year!

Lety Goes on @letygoeson.bsky.social · 17d

If you’re looking for experiences beyond traditional tourist routes, this Guide to Unusual Attractions in Bologna unveils hidden gems and unique itineraries to discover the city from a different perspective.

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#TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelAddicts #Bologna

10 Unusual Attractions in Bologna: Beyond Tourist Routes

Unseen Bologna: A Guide to discover Unusual Attractions Outside the Classic Tourist Routes. Here are the unique things you can do and see

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 14d

Even in the rain, Sri Lanka is charming!

Shoes took a little while to dry mind you…

#traveladdicts #travelblogger #travelblog #srilanka

Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 17d

Amen to that! 🐘

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 19d

Doesn’t matter how old you get, seeing this number of #elephants this close is never not going to be unbelievably cool.

Minneriya National Park, Sigiriya, #SriLanka 🇱🇰 home of the largest single gathering of Asian elephants on Earth

#traveladdicts #travelblogger #travelblog

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 19d

Think just because it’s a sheer drop of nearly 1,000m and on a clear day you can see as far as the Indian Ocean.

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 19d

Sundays in Sri Lanka - just the 870m drop for company.

World’s End hike in Horton Plains National Park

#traveladdicts #travelbloggee #hiker

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 26d

Ignoring East-meets-West cliches, it’s impossible not to be attracted to a city that spans two continents and 1,500 years of history…far too much to see in one visit!

New blog - Second Time in Istanbul - now live.

www.someoneelsescountry.com/post/second-...

#travelblogshare #travelblogger

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · 27d

The Camino remains a hiking bucket list goal !

Carolin | Solotravelstory @solotravelstory.bsky.social · 28d

*NEW* 10 practical tips for walking the Camino de Santiago, including my best expectations vs reality moments.

Enjoy and #BuenCamino! #TravelAddicts

solotravelstory.com/tips-for-wal...

10 Practical Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago - Solo Travel Story

You may experience some expectations vs reality moments walking on the Camino in Spain. Here are my tips for walking the camino de santiago.

solotravelstory.com

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Sep 10

Completing this year’s summer roadtrip blog series, a jaunt round Northern and Western #Ireland featuring the Antrim Coast, Derry, Slieve League, Galway and much more besides…

Have a read here: www.someoneelsescountry.com/post/summer-...

#travelblogger #travelblogshare #traveladdicts #roadtrip

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Sep 9

Very true!

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Sep 8

The moment of staring at Notre Dame’s façade and asking the big questions…

Is that the pope being sat on by Satan ✅
Is that pitchfork doing what I think it is ✅
Is that a vomiting man being speared by a devil ✅

Definitely a blog - and maybe a photo piece - coming soon!

#traveladdicts #paris

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Aug 28

It will never not be cool to see visitors fall in love with the city I (for now) call home!

Very good blog below 👇

Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · Aug 28

Another city that absolutely exceeded my expectations: Cambridge, UK. I mean, I was expecting to like it, but wow, this place is stunning!

#UnitedKingdom #UK #TravelAddicts #TravelBloggersCommunity

theroyaltourblog.com/2019/10/14/t...

The Most Amazing College Town - The Royal Tour

The Wren Library is bright, despite its complete lack of electric lighting. Even on this cloudy day, its huge glass windows allow more than enough sunshine in for the eight or so researchers and libra...

theroyaltourblog.com

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Aug 26

Quite a surreal moment to see my name next to an article in @cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy

15 Best Ways To Experience Queer Berlin 🇩🇪🏳️‍🌈 (from a pretty extensive shortlist).

It remains my favourite city on Earth 🌍

#travelwriter #traveladdict

Condé Nast Traveler - Travel Reviews, News, Guides & Tips @cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy · Aug 21

15 Best Ways to Experience LGBTQ+ Berlin, From Gay Bars to Bookstores

A former resident returns to take stock of the multitudes on offer for queer visitors.

www.cntraveler.com

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Aug 24

#Dorset by afternoon and evening light on that rarest of occasions

A British bank holiday Roadtrip not cursed by crap weather

#traveladdict #travelwriter

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Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Aug 19

I do but I have a very short attention span. If a post is nothing but affiliate links and Chat GPT content (SO OBVIOUS!) I move on quickly.

That said I’ve found good blogs very helpful for planning excursions and finding bars/restaurants off the main tourist trails.

Phil Thomas | Travel Writer @some1elsescountry.bsky.social · Aug 11

This is one hell of a Roadtrip - *adds to travel wishlist* 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁

RamblynJazz @ramblynjazz.bsky.social · Aug 4

Join my Cross-Canada Road Trip from coast to coast! Discover Canada's beauty and diversity on this solo journey. Start planning your Cross-Canada Road Trip!
www.ramblynjazz.com/post/cross-c...

#TravelCanada #TravelAddicts #vanlifeCanada #CrossCanadaRoadTrip #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare

Cross-Canada Road Trip: My Solo Journey from Coast to Coast

As a retired Canadian woman, my heart has always been drawn to travel, whether it's exploring vibrant international cities or discovering the hidden gems right here at home. But there's a special kind...

www.ramblynjazz.com

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