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

People dancing at Gala Festival London

Best festivals in London 2018

When some of the best UK day festivals and weekenders happen in the centre of London, there's really no reason to go anywhere else for great music and food

Published: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Solo Houses, a luxury escape in the Spanish wilderness

5 amazing holiday rentals with epic mountain views

If your idea of the best holiday involves epic views of cool mountains, these homes – all available to rent and stay at – will tick all your boxes

Published: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Fishing in the Baltic Sea

Outdoor Photographer of the Year: the best nature photos of 2018

The category winners have been announced in the 2018 OPOTY competition, showcasing some of the best landscape and wildlife photography of the last year

Published: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina

The world's most beautiful ski hotels 2018

When it comes to luxurious rooms and fancy fittings, the world of skiing serves you pretty well, and these are some of the best alpine escapes in the world

Published: Tuesday 30th January 2018
Jeremy Jone freeriding on snowboard in the USA

Jeremy Jones Interview: the legendary snowboarder talks sustainability and climate change

Having spent every winter in the mountains for the past 30 years, snowboarder Jeremy Jones is face-to-face with the effects of climate change. He tells us why it’s time to act

Published: Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Qatar: The shifting sands of the world's richest country

Life in the world’s richest country isn’t just luxury resorts, shimmering skyscrapers and preparations for the World Cup. Not quite, anyway. From the dunes to Doha, Qatar is a nation in flux

Published: Friday 3rd November 2017
Glasgow city centre

Glasgow, Scotland: where to stay and what to do

Planning an excursion all the way up to Glasgow? Not without reading this quickfire guide full of boutique boltholes and left-field things to do you're not

Published: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Dining at the Plough at Kelmscott, a pub in the Cotswolds

UK Hotel Review: The Plough at Kelmscott, Oxfordshire

Combining country pub and rural retreat within two hours from London, The Plough is the perfect place to head for a weekend escape from the city without having to travel too far

Published: Monday 11th September 2017
View of Slad valley in the Cotswolds

UK Guide: the Cotswolds

Widely regarded as one of the UK’s most picturesque regions, the Cotswolds are packed with pretty views, but there’s much more to do than just stand and stare

Published: Friday 14th July 2017
Indoor pool at Cowley Manor, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

UK Guide: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

The spa town of Cheltenham is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds, here's what you need to do while you're there

Published: Monday 10th July 2017
Finca cuban street food Liverpool

City Guide: Liverpool, UK

A trip to Liverpool is full of good food, good times and good music. Here's how to make the most of it all

Published: Monday 3rd July 2017
Ecocapsule, Slovakia

The world's most incredible mobile architecture

From eco-friendly structures to escape everything to private park bench office spaces, these are the best mobile spaces that have ever been built

Published: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Graffiti Dublin Quays (Visit Ireland)

City Guide: Dublin, Ireland

Like any capital city, Dublin has its obvious tourist stops, but there’s plenty to see and do that doesn’t involve Guinness (though it’d be rude not to have at least one)

Published: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Travel Guide: Stockholm

As the capital of Sweden, Stockholm is the epitome of Scandi-cool, and a lot more besides. Here’s our guide to the stylish city’s top picks

Published: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Pulteney Bridge

City Guide: Bath, UK

Bath is best-known for bathing and beautiful buildings, but it’s not all hot springs and sightseeing – this riverside city is full of cool places to eat, drink and discover

Published: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Rainbow at Stadion metro station, Stockholm

Stockholm's metro stations are the coolest in the world

Often called the world's longest art gallery, the Swedish capital's 110km underground network is packed with paintings, sculptures and murals for you to discover

Published: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Opening of Hull City of Culture 2017 in Queen Victoria Square

City Guide: Hull, UK

It may have had a bad rep in the past, but – having been awarded City of Culture status for 2017 – there’s never been a better time to visit Hull.

Published: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Philippe Chancel, Untitled from the series 'Desert Spirit – Dubai 2007-11'

7 photography tips you can learn from iconic images

This advice from Henry Carroll's new book will help budding travel photographers take better shots

Published: Monday 20th February 2017
View of sky from inside a multi-storey carpark in the City of London

Staggering photos from Wex Photographer of the Year

The winners of the 2017 #WexMondays photo contest have been announced, and these are the cream of the crop

Published: Friday 27th January 2017
LuckTrip travel app

The best travel apps

Like travel? Love your iPhone? Take your break up a notch with these amazing apps

Published: Tuesday 24th January 2017