Guidebook author

Writer and on-the-ground researcher of Lonely Planet guidebooks, specialising in East Asia, food, history and rail travel.

From ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, Beijing spins a breathless yarn of triumph, tragedy, endurance and innovation.
— Tom, Lonely Planet Beijing (12th ed)
 
Lonely Planet covers Tom O'Malley

Author or co-author of travel guidebooks - 2016-2020

Regular writer of listicles and features for lonelyplanet.com

Ethical travel & sustainability

Lonely Planet Mongolia excerpt Eagle Hunting
 
 
Tom in Western Mongolia with Aisholpan and White Wing, stars of The Eagle Huntress.

Tom in Western Mongolia with Aisholpan and White Wing, stars of The Eagle Huntress.