We set our correspondent loose on the streets of Tallinn, Estonia, to put the latest travel advice to the test. First, Thom Brown rigorously follows an itinerary generated, on demand, …
Thom Brown
Thom Brown
An award-winning travel writer, Thom Brown has been a digital nomad and freelance travel writer since 2017. He is now based in Tallinn, Estonia, but has lived and worked in countries across five continents. Thom has formed long-term partnerships with several travel websites outside of Intrepid Times, including Projects Abroad, Anyplace, Arcido, and JTG Travel. He has also enjoyed one-off features in publications like Literary Traveler and Travel Lemming. Through this work, he's cultivated a taste for travel with purpose. Having earned a master's degree in Journalism from Falmouth University, Thom also has a journalistic mindset that helps him dig into the history and culture of the places he visits. He is adept at finding and amplifying lesser-heard voices, telling stories that cut through preconceptions. Thom's writing ranges from humorous misadventures to philosophical pondering, providing meaningful content for a range of audiences. You can learn more about Thom's work at thombrown.co.uk.
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The Travel Writing Podcast
A Celebration of Unsung Cities: Interview with Ben Aitken
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownThere are plenty of guidebooks about Venice and Edinburgh, but have you ever wondered about Chelmsford or Sunderland? Ben Aitken has. In this episode of The Travel Writing Podcast, we …
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The Travel Writing Podcast
Finding Peace as a Professional Travel Writer and Media Personality: Interview with Shebs Alom
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownJoin us on the Travel Writing Podcast for an interview with Shebs. We discuss the realities of life as a professional traveler.
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Travel Writing Tips
The Travel Writer’s Memory: A Valuable But Fallible Tool
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownMost of your travel experiences will never be recorded. Even if you had a GoPro running 24/7, it wouldn’t capture what matters most — your internal journey. A camera can’t …
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The Travel Writing Podcast
Mapping Murders: Interview with True Crime Travel Writer Dawn Barclay
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownWe approach travel from a new angle in this episode of the Travel Writing Podcast. Dawn Barclay — suspense author, award-winning travel journalist, and true crime enthusiast — joins us …
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Travel Writing Tips
Truth in Travel Writing: When Does a Story Become a Lie?
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownWriting makes sense of travel experiences, but sometimes a narrative needs to be tidied up. Where does this leave the truth and when does a writer go too far?
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The Travel Writing Podcast
Reclaiming a Lost Eastern Europe: Interview with Jacob Mikanowski
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownWhat is Eastern Europe, and does it still exist? Jacob Mikanowski set out to answer these questions and more in his book “Goodbye Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a …
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Intrepid Times is a staunch supporter of real travel writing. Here’s why we don’t see AI as a threat to human travel writers.
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The red-hot embers of the midsummer bonfire merged into the soft orange of the barely-setting sun. Fifteen silhouettes stood in a rough circle on the sandy beach, making light banter …