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Jonathan Thompson

SOLO columnist and award-winning journalist, Jonathan Thompson, traded London for Texas in 2016. He contributes to The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times, GQ, Esquire and National Geographic Traveller. He's also the presenter of Adventure Cities on the Discovery Channel and Hulu.

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Travel

Deserts, dunes and Red Sea: Why there’s so much more to Jordan than Petra

On his second visit, SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson stays longer and dives deeper into the Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

Jonathan Thompson 6th April 2023 6 min read

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Travel

Call of the wild: Why human beings have always been drawn to wilderness

SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson explores why the blank spaces in between hold such enduring appeal.

Jonathan Thompson 14th March 2023 6 min read

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Friendship

Forget what your mum told you: Talking to strangers is key to travelling and living well

Jonathan Thompson speaks to experts – including Emmy-winning TV host Samantha Brown – about making friends.

Jonathan Thompson 8th February 2023 6 min read

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Travel

Welcome to the age of the ‘anti tourist’: How travellers are evolving in 2023

Jonathan Thompson looks at why travellers are stepping out of the shallows in search of authentic, immersive experiences this year.

Jonathan Thompson 6th January 2023 6 min read

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Travel

The psychological boost of booking a trip is one every travel-lover needs

There’s an addictive anticipation to escapism, says Jonathan Thompson, who lives for a new date in his diary.

Jonathan Thompson 16th November 2022 6 min read

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Travel tips

How to activate ‘holiday mode’ and enjoy your break from the minute you arrive

We’re all guilty of struggling to switch off – which is why these simple tips and tricks are key to having a proper break.

Jonathan Thompson 7th October 2022 6 min read

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Travel

From schnapps to sisu: why Finland is secretly the best Scandinavian country

SOLO columnist, Jonathan Thomspon, has long been an ardent admirer of this nature-loving Nordic nation.

Jonathan Thompson 1st September 2022 6 min read

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Travel

How to be a good alien: what a lifetime of living as an outsider has taught me

SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson left London for Texas in 2016 and has picked up some valuable life lessons along the way.

Jonathan Thompson 16th August 2022 6 min read

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Travel

Adventure doesn’t have to mean pain, punishment and peril. It can actually be quite fun…

The up-against-adversity stereotype of an explorer has to stop. SOLO columnist, Jonathan Thompson, explains why…

Jonathan Thompson 25th July 2022 6 min read

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Travel

Postcard from the Philippines: why this island nation should be on your radar

Regular SOLO columnist, Jonathan Thompson, is fresh back from the beautiful country – just as it reopened…

Jonathan Thompson 21st June 2022 6 min read

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Friendship

Why your 30s and 40s are *not* the decades where friendship goes to die

SOLO columnist Jonathan Thompson tells us how to make meaningful mid-life friendships.

Jonathan Thompson 22nd May 2022 6 min read

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Travel

Do you have the adventure gene? Science shows you were born curious

That hunger to explore new horizons could be in your DNA.

Jonathan Thompson 28th April 2022 6 min read

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Travel

Dream destinations: 22 great places to travel in 2022

Discover the hottest neighbourhoods of the moment, all around the world.

Jonathan Thompson 16th March 2022 6 min read

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Solo travel

Going it alone or joining a group? These are the best places to travel solo

Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveller, or just getting started, try out these top destinations to go footloose and fancy-free.

Jonathan Thompson 17th February 2022 6 min read

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