Orla Thomas
Contributor at Freelance
Associate editor of @NatGeoTravel, also freelance writing and editing for @TheTimes @Telegraph @lonelyplanet @Independent among others
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1 week ago |
flipboard.com | Orla Thomas
16 hours agoUK: Thousands hold demonstration in support of Iran and Palestine in London...LONDON, UK - JUNE 14, 2025: Thousands of people held a demonstration in solidarity with Iran and Palestine at Parliament Square in London, UK, on Saturday (June 13). Demonstrators chanted slogans condemning Israeli attacks on Palestine and Iran while waving flags and carrying banners denouncing the violence.
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1 week ago |
nationalgeographic.com | Orla Thomas
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). For decades, Somerset was chiefly famous for three things — cider, cheddar cheese and ‘scrumpy and western’ band The Wurzels, whose musical homage to the combine harvester landed them a 1976 number one. Glastonbury Festival’s rise to prominence gradually shifted the dial on the county’s profile — taking it from agricultural to alternative and, latterly, decidedly cool. Those who visit today will find it a delightful mix of all three.
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3 weeks ago |
thetimes.com | Mike MacEacheran |Orla Thomas
All-inclusives and easy beach holidays are all well and good, but sometimes everyone needs a proper adventure. The kind of memory-making trip that will make children gasp and squeal, and give parents moments to cherish forever. A trip involving jaw-dropping landscapes and cultures or creatures to learn about and admire. If you’re into wildlife, then Kenya, Borneo or Costa Rica might be the answer. For unforgettable scenery, how about a US national park, Jordan, or Canada?
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1 month ago |
thetimes.com | Orla Thomas
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2 months ago |
thetimes.com | Orla Thomas
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Really enjoyed your comment piece on big family holidays for @timestravel, @cazjwheeler! Absolutely spot on advice, especially #alwaystakecards 🤩
As a freelancer I've always been impressed by the quality of ideas, writing, imagery and design in @NatGeoTravelUK, so it's especially thrilling to announce that I'll be serving as the magazine's associate editor for the next six months🙂
