Our “On the Edges of Europe” columnist explores Bulgarian culture as he follows a trail of street art in Sofia. It adds a splash of color to a crowded concrete …
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
Getting into the Biggest Travel Publications: Interview with David Farley
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownListen to our Travel Writing Podcast conversation with New York Times writer, David Farley.
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Investigating the Healing Powers of the Bosnian Pyramids
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownStricken by food poisoning while in Bosnia, Thom Brown decides to test the legendary healing powers of the “pyramids” that some claim lie beneath the hills surrounding Visoko. I paused …
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A Wooden Eiffel Tower and Self-Built Amusement Park: Entering a Strange New World in Hiiumaa, Estonia
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownWhile celebrating an ancient Estonian holiday in Hiiumaa, our “On the Edges of Europe” columnist fights boredom by seeking out a nearby amusement park that holds more than a few …
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The Slums of Serbia: An Accidental Walk Through Deponija, Belgrade
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownWhile taking a stroll to Belgrade Fortress, our “On the Edges of Europe” columnist suddenly finds himself in the midst of Deponija, an infamous slum in the Serbian capital. The midday …
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Superyachts and Sailors: The Shifting Seafaring Culture of Kotor, Montenegro
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownOur “On the Edges of Europe” columnist gawks at the superyachts in the ports of Montenegro, but while on a boat tour in Kotor, he realizes the historical reality of life …
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Finding wisdom in the footsteps of philosophers in Athens, Greece
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownAmidst the grime and graffiti of present-day Athens, our ”On the Edges of Europe” columnist dusts off his philosophy degree and takes a walk to the Acropolis alongside Plato, Aristotle, …
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Paddling to the Dragon’s Cave in Pomos, Cyprus
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownOur “On the Edges of Europe” columnist sets off in a kayak off the coast of Cyprus in order to track down the ominously named Dragon’s Cave. The countless cracks of …
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Cancelled — Coming to Terms With the Chaos of the British Train System
by Thom Brownby Thom BrownOur “On the Edges of Europe” columnist returns home to Britain, where he’s faced with the infuriating experience of catching a train, inspiring him to dig into the reasons behind …