Team Thomas Travels

🎈🎁 Time for a birthday ad-van-ture! 🎁🎈 It's Em's birthday!! And to celebrate we're taking Osprey up north to Whitby for a few days. Can't wait to explore this beautiful town! Whitby is famous for inspiring Bram Stoker to write Dracula, along with its historic Abbey and beautiful harbour. We've booked a posh afternoon tea at @raithwaitesandsend and we'll definitely be seeking out some fish and chips! Have a great weekend, friends! 🚐 #ukvanlife #whitbyharbour #whitbyabbey #visitwhitby #whitby #visitengland🇬🇧 #vanlifedreams #roadtripuk #ukvanlife #vivaroconversion #vivarocamper #ontheroadagain #vanconversions #vanbuilds #vanlifemovement #vanlifeexplorers #vanlifediaries #coupleswhoexplore#yorkshirelovers #visityorkshire #adventurecouple #wanderlust_tribe #wanderlustcouple #britishtravel #britishblogger #couplesthattravel

Need London summer plans? HMS Belfast has reopened!!! 🎉🎉🎉 After more than a year of being closed, HMS Belfast is back. We spent the afternoon getting a sneak peek on board before the public come back, and we had an amazing time exploring all 9 decks of this London landmark. We learned so much! We knew that HMS Belfast fired some of the first shots on D Day, but she also ran Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union AND served in the Korean war! The visit really puts you in the shoes of the crew on board, with personal stories everywhere. We loved exploring the engine rooms way down below the water line, sitting in the Captain's chair, standing inside a booming gun turret and playing some of the interactive games! We'll put some reels up soon of what we got up to, turns out Em is absolutely pants at steering a ship! 🤣🤣🤣 We have a blog up (link in bio) all about our visit, with links to the @imperialwarmuseums website where you can book tickets. What's your favourite London landmark? #hmsbelfast #imperialwarmuseum #iwm #londonlandmarks #londondiaries🇬🇧 #summerinlondon #visitlondon #toplondon #londontourist #londontour #londontrip #welovelondon #londonbylondoners #museumlover #historylovers #amazingplacestovisit #amazinglondon #britishtravel #britishhistory #navalhistory #royalnavy #britishblogger #adventurecouple #wanderlust_tribe #explorelondon #mydarlinglondon #londonisopen #londoncalling

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 NC500 feature- Smoo Cave 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SAVE this post for your Scottish roadtrip! One of our favourite stops on our #NC500 roadtrip was Smoo Cave. It's absolutely enormous, eroded by the sea from the front and a river from behind. It's free to enter, and after a rainy day a waterfall cascades into the 2nd chamber! Smoo cave is on the north coast of Scotland near Durness, about an hour's drive further from Tongue, our last post! Have a great week everyone, we have a very exciting post to share with you tomorrow, so stay tuned! #smoocave #nc500route #mync500adventure #northcoast500 #lairg #scottishscenery #seacave #wonderfuldestinations #bucketlistadventures #beautifulcapture #visitscotland #epicview #epicplaces #scotlandisbeautiful #explorescotland #moodyscotland #discoverscotland #welovescotland #adventurecouple #vanlifemovement #vanlifecommunity #vanlifeexplorers #ukvanlife

BOO, THE WEEKEND'S OVER! 👎 Hey all, we hope you're all keeping safe and well! We're in the middle of a manic 2 weeks, pinging between London and Cambridgeshire virtually every other day, but it'll be worth it when we send that invoice! Ah self employed life... This pic was taken on our recent #NC500 trip - the sign made us giggle! Have you seen a funny or rude place name? We have some really cool press events and collaborations coming up this month, so keep your eyes out for those over the next few weeks. Have a fab week! ❤️ #nc500route #mync500adventure #scottishroadtrip #ukvanlife #vanlifeuk #vanlifedreams #vanlifecouple #adventureseekers #adventurecouple #funnyplacenames #westscotland #scottishtravel #visitscotland #scottishhighlands #highlandsofscotland #northcoast500 #scottishcollective #coupletravelbloggers #coupleswhohike #traveljunkies #travelholics #scotlandexplore #discoverscotland #cheekyboy #welovescotland #scotlandisbeautiful

NC500 -WHERE TO STOP! If you're planning a roadtrip around Scotland's NC500 route (and you should, it's one of the most beautiful drives in the world!), you're probably wondering where to stop. We have a new blog up (link in bio) with our top 13 places that you should definitely add to your itinerary, from stunning waterfalls to ancient ruins, a Disney-esque castle and a whiskey distillery! There's a really great hike on there too... #scottishscenery #beautifulscotland  #your_scotland #visitscotland #scottishroadtrip #unlimitedscotland #discoverscotland #wildscotland #epicplaces #scottishhighlands #wanderlust_tribe #travelholics #vanlifecouple #vanlifeuk #vanlifecommunity #scotlandexplore #scotlandroadtrip #scotlandisbeautiful #scotland_greatshots #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots  #explorescotland  #beautifulcapture#NC500 #nc500route  #vanlifedreams #thisiswhywetravel #adventurecouple #wanderlustcouple #thisisscotland

Where is your favourite place in the world? 3 years ago today we were in @yosemitenps . You know how people talk about having a spirit animal? We think Yosemite is our spirit place. We were just in awe of it the entire time we were there and it just felt.. right. Like "ah yes, THIS is why we travel." Has a place ever made you feel that way? Today we have rolled the dice and put down a deposit to hire a camper with our beloved @escapecampervans in September - cross everything that Boris and Joe will have come to some agreement by then, we cannot WAIT to get back to the USA! #adventureseekers #tunnelviewyosemite #tunnelview #yosemitevalley #yosemitenps #yosemitenp #epicplaces #beautifulcapture #usaroadtrip #usatravels #wanderlust_tribe #wanderlustcouple #travelholics #traveljunky #coupleswhohike #coupletravelbloggers #travelcouplesinspiration #travelcouplescommunity #inspiredtravelcouples #bucketlistadventures #bucketlistdestinations #vanlifedreams #travelwithus #adventurecouples #earthcouples #californiaroadtrip #californiatrip

NC500 HIDDEN GEMS 🚐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 While there are many famous stops on the NC500 route in Scotland that you'll find in every guide, we have a few hidden gems that we stumbled upon on our road trip. We're looking forward to sharing them with you in a blog next week. But for now, here's one of our favourites: Duncansby Head sea stacks. Just 2 miles away from world famous John O'Groats is Duncansby Head. Park at the lighthouse and walk for about 15 minutes across fields of sheep to see stunning views of sea stacks, a rock arch and a noisy colony of seabirds. We had spectacular close up views of fulmars, puffins, gannets and skuas - better even than most of our sightings on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire! On a clear day you'll even have a view of the Orkney Islands from the car park. #scotlandisbeautiful #scotland_greatshots #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotshots #discoverscotland #explorescotland #scottishscenery #beautifulcapture #duncansbyhead #duncansbystacks #visitscotland #scotlandexplore #NC500 #nc500route #clifftop #speechlessplaces #vanlifedreams #vanlifeuk #vanlifecouple #scottishroadtrip #unlimitedscotland #thisiswhywetravel #adventurecouple #wanderlust_tribe #wanderlustcouple #thisisscotland

Three islands in one day!! 🚢 From the Highlands to the Islands- we were invited to spend a day with @westcoasttoursoban exploring Mull, Iona and Staffa, three of the stunning Inner Hebrides. /ad/ We have a new blog up on teamthomastravels.com (link in bio) all about our amazing day of puffin spotting, pink granite, an ancient abbey, otherworldly glacial valleys, dreamy beaches and the most tranquil beer garden we've ever had the pleasure to visit! The "three islands" tour includes a scenic coach ride across Mull, ferries by @calmacferries and a boat trip by @staffa_tours to see Fingal's Cave- if you like Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland and Iceland's Reynisfjara, then you'll love the rock formations on Staffa! For any of you heading to the west coast of Scotland we'd really recommend adding on a tour with @westcoasttoursoban- it's a brilliant way to experience the Hebrides if you're short on time. If you're driving the NC500 route, Oban is about 3 hours from Inverness, or a big hour from Fort William. #vanlifedreams #westcoastscotland #visitscotland #oban #obanscotland #innerhebrides #westernisles #isleofmull #iona #staffa #scottishscenery #scottishroadtrip #NC500 #beautifulscotland #visitmullandiona #vanlifecommunity #vanliving #ukvanlife #uktravels #scottishtravel #explorescotland #discoverscotland #adventureseekers #adventurecouple #coupleswhoexplore #wanderlust_tribe #travelholics #travelcoupleinspiration #couplesthattravel

Yes, this is still Scotland!! 💙🌴 Ad/ gifted We were so lucky with the weather, on some days the colours were tropical! And speaking of colour, how beautiful are David's new walking shoes? Before our trip to Scotland we were gifted a pair of travel shoes each by the gorgeous @uinfootwear , and they are honestly the comfiest walking shoes imaginable! They have a thick sole and feel like walking on a quilt - we'll be wearing them on all our future city breaks as I reckon you could easily pound pavements for hours in them. They'll be popping up in more photos over the next few days as we wore them all the time in Scotland! @uinfootwear have loads of stunning designs, and we would so recommend you checking them out. We're obsessed!! You can also get £5 off your own pair using our discount code : TravelCouple_UIN #uinshoes #uinstory #shoesshoesshoes #beachscape #scottishsummer #beautifulscotland #beautifulbeaches #NC500 #nc500route #scottishroadtrip #scotlandisbeautiful #vanlifedreams #vanlifecouple #ukvanlife #vivarocamper #adventurecouple #travelholics #travelobsessed #coupletravelbloggers #travelcoupleinspiration #solemates #paintyourstory #traveljunkies #explorewithus #scottishbeaches #pinksand #travelshoes #traveldiary

HIKING THE OLD MAN OF STORR The hike up to the Old Man of Storr, an iconic rock formation on the aisle of Skye, is the most popular (and busiest) trail on the island. The hike is short but pretty steep and as you can see, the views from the top are amazing. It starts from a pay and display car park and the path is obvious and clear. It should definitely be on your Skye bucket list, so here are our top tips: ⛰️ Check the weather forecast and don't climb on a wet and windy day. You're very exposed on this hike so any stormy weather could be dangerous, plus you won't be able to see anything once you're up there! ⛰️ Pack layers. The weather on Skye can change quickly and you don't want to be caught out, so we'd recommend taking waterproof layers and warmer clothing like a micro fleece and hat that you can stash in your backpack. ⛰️ Wear sensible shoes with grip. You don't necessarily need hiking boots, a sturdy pair of walking trainers will do, but something with ankle support and grip will help you on the sections of path with loose stones. ⛰️ Pack snacks and plenty of water. The hike is only about an hour each way but it is steep and you'll definitely need to keep drinking. A cereal bar, some fruit and crisps were very much appreciated by us on our climb! We also like to hard-boil eggs and take them on walks for a protein boost. ⛰️ Arrive early! We started hiking at 8:30am and there were only 2 other cars in the car park. By the time we were down at 10:30 the car park was full and there were crowds of people starting up the hill. By getting there early you'll not only guarantee yourself a parking spot, but you'll also get the trail and summit to yourself! Much nicer. ⛰️ Make sure your camera is charged, the views of the craggy landscape from the top are otherworldly. We'll be posting a full blog about this hike soon, along with a couple of collaborations we did on this trip, so keep an eye on our stories and we'll let you know when they're up! #scotland #isleofskye #isleofskyescotland #skyeisland #oldmanofstorr #storr #hikingcouple #hikingtips #scottishscenery #moodyscotland #thisiswhywetravel #thisisscotland #your_scotland #scotlandroadtrip

Any Harry Potter fans here? 🚂🚂🚂 After driving south from Skye, we spent the night near Fort William and took a slight diversion to visit the jaw dropping Glenfinnan viaduct. Potterheads will recognise it as the one the Hogwarts Express passes over in the 2nd and 3rd films, and it is absolutely stunning, sweeping in a broad curve across the valley. If you'd like to visit, the viaduct is about 20 minutes drive from Fort William. It has a car park (£3.50) and there is a viewing platform plus several walking paths that take you close to the viaduct. You can even walk up into the hills for a bird's eye view! This was our one rainy day of the trip, which isn't bad going for a week in Scotland! #glenfinnanviaduct #glenfinnan #viaduct #scottishscenery #beautifulscotland #moodyscotland #your_scotland #visitscotland #scottishroadtrip #scotshots #unlimitedscotland #discoverscotland #wildscotland #epicplaces #speechlessplaces #scottishhighlands #fortwilliam #wanderlust_tribe #travelholics #vanlifecouple #vanlifeuk #vanlifecommunity #scotlandexplore #scotlandroadtrip #harrypotterbridge #hogwartsexpress #harrypotterfans

CAN YOU SPOT DAVID? Today we saw everything this extraordinary country could throw at us: towering forests and thundering waterfalls, bleak windswept mountain passes and pink sand beaches. And we saw a golden eagle! Tonight we leave the #nc500 and head to the Isle of Skye for the next 2 days, can't wait! #scottishhighlands #visitscotland #discoverscotland #unlimitedscotland #beautifulscotland #scottishscenery #wildscotland #waterfallsofinstagram #epicplaces #scotlandhighlands #corrieshallochgorge #nc500route #vanlifedreams #vanlifecommunity #vanlifecouple #vanlifecamper #scottishroadtrip #ukroadtrip #adventurecouple #travelholics #wanderlust_tribe #wanderlustcouple

Views you won't believe 💙 Today was just astonishing. The NC500 route is like another planet! Today we drove from Kylesku to Ullapool through tiny winding roads and gorgeous landscapes. We're glad Osprey is only Vivaro sized, you wouldn't want anything bigger for these roads! This photo is taken at Wailing Widow Falls, and literally made our hearts skip a beat. We'd first seen pictures here on IG and thought they had to be photoshopped- a loch cascading over a cliff?? But it's honestly real and we are so glad we came to check it out!! Tonight we're in Ullapool, looking forward to trying some exceptional local seafood. #NC500 #nc500route #wailingwidowfalls #assynt #beautifulcapture #beautifulscotland #scottishscenery #scottishhighlands #scottishroadtrip #speechlessplaces #beautifulplacesonearth #mindblown #thisiswhywetravel #waterfallsofinstagram #epiclandscape #scotlandhighlands #vanlifedreams #vanlifeuk #vivaroconversion #vanlifecouple #couplesthattravel #coupleswhohike #traveljunkies #travelcoupleinspiration #visitscotland #nc500adventure

TOP OF THE WORLD, MA!!! We made it! Day one of our #NC500 roadtrip and we drove all the way from Drumnadrochit to John O'Groats, right at the tippy top of Britain. Contrary to popular belief, it's not actually the northern most point. That's Dunnet Head, just up the road where we're wild camping tonight. Today we saw bottle nose dolphins, climbed up to Fyrish Monument, saw ruined castles and incredible bird cliffs, and even had time to pop into @glenmorangie distillery! And that's just day one of seven... So unbelievably grateful to be back on the road again. #nc500route #johnogroats #scotlandroadtrip #scottishscenery #vanlifedreams #vanlifecommunity #vanlifecommunity #vanlifeexplorers #vivarocamper #scotlandhighlands #scottishhighlands #highlandsofscotland #highlandsandislands #adventurecouple #travelcouplelife #visitscotland #caithness #roadtripuk #scotlandisbeautiful #discoverscotland #exploretogether #explorescotland #northcoast500 #roadtrippers #ukvanlife #ukroadtrip

🚐WE'RE HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN!! 🚐 If you saw our stories yesterday then you'll know we're packing up Osprey and heading back up to Scotland next week! Flying is just too complicated right now with all the tests involved, so we have decided to stay in the UK this month and tick off a MASSIVE bucketlist roadtrip, Scotland's NC500. It's one of the most beautiful drives in the world and we can't wait to share it with you, plus a sneaky side trip to the Isle of Skye. We are so ready for more views like this one, taken on our Pembrokeshire roadtrip last month 💙💙💙 #vanlifedreams #coupleswhohike #vanconversions #ukvanlife #pembrokeshirecoastalpath #walesadventure #visitwales #walesisbeautiful #nc500route #hittheroadjack #wanderlustcouple #inspiredtravelcouples #travelcouplescommunity #uktravels #adventuresawait #travelholics #vivarocamper #welshcoast #coastalviews #pembrokeshirecoast #walesphotography #beautifulwales #roadtripuk #roadtrippers #vanlifediaries #vanlifelove #discovercymru