Tom writes mostly about China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mongolia. Click for a portfolio of published articles.

Tom’s travel writing blog

Shenzhen’s first bilingual city guidebook

Thomas O'Malley 02/10/2023 Thomas O'Malley 02/10/2023

Shenzhen’s first bilingual city guidebook

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When Dragons Attack: Staying Alert on Komodo Island

Thomas O'Malley 01/10/2023 Thomas O'Malley 01/10/2023

When Dragons Attack: Staying Alert on Komodo Island

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Travel writing on Denmark: Jutland, Ribes, Skagen, Aarhus and more

Thomas O'Malley 28/09/2023 Thomas O'Malley 28/09/2023

Travel writing on Denmark: Jutland, Ribes, Skagen, Aarhus and more

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China travel (writing) is back!

Thomas O'Malley 28/03/2023 Thomas O'Malley 28/03/2023

China travel (writing) is back!

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New travel site for 2022: Bucketlist Travels

Thomas O'Malley 22/12/2022 Thomas O'Malley 22/12/2022

New travel site for 2022: Bucketlist Travels

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Travel writing for Jiangsu province, China

Thomas O'Malley 25/08/2022 Thomas O'Malley 25/08/2022

Travel writing for Jiangsu province, China

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One World, One Dream - Beijing Between the Olympics

Thomas O'Malley 03/05/2022 Thomas O'Malley 03/05/2022

One World, One Dream - Beijing Between the Olympics

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No problematic history, please!

Thomas O'Malley 19/10/2021 Thomas O'Malley 19/10/2021

No problematic history, please!

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Five ways to do Beijing

Thomas O'Malley 07/10/2021 Thomas O'Malley 07/10/2021

Five ways to do Beijing

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Jiankou Great Wall - a secret marvel

Thomas O'Malley 08/09/2021 Thomas O'Malley 08/09/2021

Jiankou Great Wall - a secret marvel

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Walking Tour: Discover Yokohama's Port Heritage

Thomas O'Malley 01/09/2021 Thomas O'Malley 01/09/2021

Walking Tour: Discover Yokohama's Port Heritage

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How to eat in a real Chinese Restaurant (in 15 steps)

Thomas O'Malley 08/06/2021 Thomas O'Malley 08/06/2021

How to eat in a real Chinese Restaurant (in 15 steps)

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BBC article: To the People, Food is Heaven

Thomas O'Malley 08/05/2021 Thomas O'Malley 08/05/2021

BBC article: To the People, Food is Heaven

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Shenzhen's Urban VIllages

Thomas O'Malley 19/04/2021 Thomas O'Malley 19/04/2021

Shenzhen's Urban VIllages

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On assignment in rural Guizhou

Thomas O'Malley 16/03/2021 Thomas O'Malley 16/03/2021

On assignment in rural Guizhou

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A first look at In Shenzhen, by Lonely Planet

Thomas O'Malley 10/03/2021 Thomas O'Malley 10/03/2021

A first look at In Shenzhen, by Lonely Planet

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The Great Wall of China (for dummies)

Thomas O'Malley 14/09/2020 Thomas O'Malley 14/09/2020

The Great Wall of China (for dummies)

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Behind the mask: Coronavirus writings

Thomas O'Malley 12/08/2020 Thomas O'Malley 12/08/2020

Behind the mask: Coronavirus writings

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How bad is Badaling Great Wall?

Thomas O'Malley 08/07/2020 Thomas O'Malley 08/07/2020

How bad is Badaling Great Wall?

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Writing the Beijing Lonely Planet guidebook (in pictures)

Thomas O'Malley 10/06/2020 Thomas O'Malley 10/06/2020

Writing the Beijing Lonely Planet guidebook (in pictures)

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