Tom Powell

Associate Editor

Tom likes to travel, which is perfect, really, considering his role at Escapism. When he's not testing out mattresses all over the UK, lusting over US national parks, or following his stomach across the south of France, you'll probably find him writing about his latest adventures at Escapism HQ, or nerding out about the latest gear.

Tom Powell's articles

The streets of Abbott Kinney, Los Angeles

Where to eat, hang and stay in LA's coolest neighbourhoods

The sprawling city of Los Angeles is probably too big to do in a matter of days. But if that's all you've got, the ultra-cool neighbourhoods of Venice and Silver Lake, plus a touch of faded Hollywood glamour, are a great introduction

Published: Friday 31st March 2023
Another Place – The Lake in Ullswater, The Lake District

Another Place – The Lake, Ullswater, Lake District: hotel review

Another Place is more than just a cool hotel in the Lake District – it’s a waterside destination that takes full advantage of its dramatic location

Published: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Love Trails Festival

Best adventure holidays in the UK and Ireland

Heart pumping, head spinning: from climbing to hiking to fire cooking, no matter what gear you're in, we've found a UK-based adventure holiday for you

Published: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Atrani on the Amalfi Coast, Italy credit: Derrick Brutel

Best beaches in Europe

Looking for a great beach holiday in Europe? From umbrella-covered sands to wilderness coves, here are some of the best beaches to visit

Published: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Valley of Fire State Park, USA

The most epic road trips in the USA

Whether you want to drive coast to coast, border to border or just see some of the most scenic spots in the USA, these American road trips are a great way to soak up the sights

Published: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Snaefellsnes, west Iceland: Budir black church

Snaefellsnes, Iceland: a road trip around Iceland's dramatic western region

Beautiful, rugged and fragile in equal measure, Iceland’s Western Region is a destination at the very forefront of tourism, adventure and climate change. We head to its icy expanses to find out more

Published: Friday 18th June 2021
Reaching the summit at a US ultra run near Yosemite

The world's most amazing trail runs

These epic new shots by Ian Corless showcase some of the most epic runs on the planet

Published: Friday 18th June 2021
Patagonia Calcite Waterproof Jacket

Patagonia Calcite Waterproof Jacket: gear review

Built with alpine climbing in mind, the Patagonia Calcite Waterproof Jacket is a versatile, mountain-ready shell for all kinds of adventure – here's how it tested

Published: Thursday 16th January 2020

Inov-8 X-Talon G 235 trail running shoe: gear review

The Inov-8 X-Talon G 235 is one of the best-selling trail shoes out there, and now it's been reinforced with the brand's G-Grip, graphene enforced outsole for extra toughness – here's how it tested

Published: Thursday 16th January 2020
Aclima WarmWool Hooded Sweater

Aclima WarmWool Hooded Sweater: gear review

Looking for a baselayer that'll keep you warm no matter the activity this winter? Give Aclima's WarmWool merino a go

Published: Monday 13th January 2020
Columbia SH/FT OutDry hiking trainer

Columbia SH/FT OutDry hiking trainer: gear review

Perfect for city streets and muddy trails, Columbia's SH/FT OutDry hiking trainer is a rugged, waterproof, one-for-all shoe. Here's how it tested

Published: Friday 3rd January 2020
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland

48 hours in Galloway, Scotland: the UK's first Dark Sky Park

With miles of dense forest, undulating hills and epic trails, Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park is a pretty amazing wilderness, but it’s under cover of darkness when this rugged region really shines

Published: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Mountain Hardwear Super/DS Climb Jacket

Mountain Hardwear Super/DS Climb Hoody: gear review

Mountain Hardwear's new Super/DS Climb Hoody is great for cold days out hiking and climbing, here's how the multifunctional jacket tested

Published: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Fjallraven Canada Wool padded jacket

Fjallraven Canada Wool padded jacket: gear review

Swedish outdoor brand Fjallraven brings together sustainable materials and vintage Scandi looks with this new lumberjack-style jacket

Published: Thursday 5th December 2019
Greenpoint and Williamsburg: train coming over Williamsburg Bridge

Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn: best things to see and do

The Brooklyn neighbourhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg are some of the coolest in New York. Here are the best things to see and do, from pizza joints to beer bars

Published: Thursday 10th October 2019
Friedrich Stark / Alamy Stock Photo

Out in the cold: a weekend with the Inuit of Nunavik, Quebec

The vast plains of northernmost Quebec, Canada may feel relatively untouched, but influences from further south are creeping in. We travel to Nunavik to learn how the region’s Inuit people are striving for cultural survival

Published: Tuesday 8th October 2019

Protest Nogo shorts: gear review

Dutch surfwear brand may have just made the perfect pair of city-to-sea boardshorts – here's how they tested

Published: Thursday 5th September 2019
Fjallraven Ulvo Backpack

Fjallraven Ulvo mens backpack: gear review

Super-tough, super-plush Bergshell fabric from Swedish outdoor outfitter Fjallraven makes its debut in the Ulvo range of bags – we put the new backpack through its paces

Published: Thursday 16th May 2019
Adidas Free Hiker boot

Adidas Free Hiker boot: gear review

These new hiking boots from Adidas TERREX are designed to serve walkers from city to trail

Published: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Tommy Caldwell climbing on the Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, California

Tommy Caldwell on climbing the Dawn Wall and living in the mountains

Dawn Wall climber Tommy Caldwell's feats are so amazing they inspired movie Free Solo. The legendary athlete shares what it's like to spend 19 days living on a 3,000ft-high slab of rock

Published: Thursday 11th April 2019