Tom Hall

Tom Hall is a travel journalist based at Lonely Planet's London office. He is the writer of the weekly Ask Tom feature in the Observer newspaper and appears regularly on radio and television. While Tom's favourite destinations are all in Africa, he's always banging on about how great holidaying in Britain is. He is also one of several UK-based travel writers who proudly own a Brompton folding bicycle, and thinks you should too.

Quickie Cairo

Podcast by Tom Hall, November 2007

Car horns and the call to prayer - take an aural tour of Cairo and get a taste for the latest short-break hotspot. Listen to the podcast ›

Tags: Cairo • Cities
Heathrow's Hard Summer

Article by Tom Hall, September 2007

London's Heathrow Airport can be a frustrating trifecta of queues, delays and lost luggage. So where to from here? Read the full article ›

Tags: London
Liquids on European Planes

Article by Tom Hall, November 2006

Put it in the Hold or Take it on Board? Read the full article ›

Tags: Europe • Travel How-to
Travel Planning - Part 4, Health

Article by Tom Hall, August 2006

Like a case of Delhi Belly, some travel goes straight to your guts. Here's how to avoid the sick bag. Read the full article ›

Tags: Global • Travel How-to
Travel Planning - Part 3, Safety

Article by Tom Hall, August 2006

Scooter crashes and gem scams can ruin your trip; a little planning will keep you trouble free. Read it › Read the full article ›

Tags: Global • Travel How-to
Travel Planning - Part 2, Get Packing

Article by Tom Hall, August 2006

You can still teach an old dog new packing tips - like when to take a squash ball. Read the full article ›

Tags: Global • Travel How-to
Travel Planning - Part 1, Getting Started

Article by Tom Hall, July 2006

Passport? Check. Tickets? Check. Innoculations? Check. Now, where was I going? Read the full article ›

Tags: Global • Travel How-to
Great European Rail Journeys

Article by Tom Hall, July 2006

Forget instant coffee in the buffet car. Locomote on four of the most attractive railway lines in Europe. Read the full article ›

Tags: Europe • Great Journeys