Phil Thomas

Biography

I'm Phil and I'm a travel writer from Cambridge, UK. Travel is both my profession and my passion and I tell stories from the people and places I have visited across over 110 countries.

My writing and photography has been published in BBC Travel, The Independent, Travel & Leisure and Food, Wine & Travel Magazine amongst others. My bylines are diverse, covering destinations from Tuscany to Tucson to Turkmenistan. I specialise in cultural, outdoor, road trip and LGBTQ+ travel and I always aim to showcase destinations through local voices which capture the joy and essence of a place so readers feel compelled to visit for themselves.

Alongside journalism, I create commissioned content – from SEO-optimised blogs to social media campaigns – for destinations and attractions looking to reach a global audience of independent travellers.

My own blog is called Someone Else's Country, which is aimed at busy professionals who are low on time but high on wanderlust. They want independent cultural, culinary and outdoor adventures, not just 'bucket list' checklists. Popular series include 'Second Time In…' and 'Go Where Others Don't' which spotlight lesser known – but no less intriguing – attractions for returning and first-time visitors respectively.

My recent memorable travels include Sri Lanka, Louisiana, Ghana and Norway's Lofoften Islands and I am excited to explore new destinations including Katowice and Wroclaw (Poland), Togo and Benin and Central America next year.

Destination Expertise

British Isles, Ireland, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Norway, Sri Lanka, United States of America (USA)

Specialisms

Adventure Travel, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Hiking, LGBTQIA+ Travel, Road Trips

Recent & Upcoming Trips

Work Links

• BBC Travel – Are The Most Beautiful Islands In The World In Danger


• Conde Nast Traveler – 15 Best Ways To Experience LGBTQ+ Berlin


• The Independent – The Perfect Tuscan Base You Haven’t Heard Of


• Food, Wine & Travel – Beyond Google: Finding New Mexico’s Best Places to Eat The Old Fashioned Way


• Travel & Leisure – The Wild Freedom of Lofoten’s Summer


• Darkus – 5 Steps To Your Dream Round The World Trip (print magazine: link to PDF)


• Food, Wine & Travel – A Journey Through Tunisia’s Living History


• Not Your Average American – After Hurricane Helene, Should You Visit North Carolina?


• Travelmag – Travels to the Weirdest Place on Earth


• We Are Global Travelers – The Ultimate One-Week Patagonia Roadtrip Itinerary


• Newcastle-Gateshead Initiative (DMO) – The Queer Guide to the North-East


• Visit Tucson (DMO): No Car, No Problem, Tucson By Streetcar

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