Tom Allen

Tom Allen

Travel Writer & Filmmaker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Explorer, trail prospector & travel writer • Expeditions & Fieldwork Manager at RGS-IBG • #TranscaucasianTrail co-founder • Lifelong bicycle traveller

  • Education

    • Bishop Stopford School

      1994 - 2001
    • University of Exeter

      2002 - 2005
      BSc Hons Computer Science 1st Class

      Activities and Societies: Theatre Company, Campus Radio, Campus Newspaper, Entertainments Team, RAG, Downhill Ski Team, Bujinkan Ninjutsu Club

    • School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London

      2011 - 2012

      Persian (Farsi) language studies

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Jun 2007 - now
      Travel Writer & Filmmaker
    • TomsBikeTrip.com

      Jun 2007 - now
      Blogger
    • Transcaucasian Trail Tourism Support NGO

      Dec 2016 - now
      Founder & President
    • Transcaucasian Trail Association

      Jan 2017 - now
      Advisor
    • Bradt Travel Guides

      Mar 2018 - now
      Freelance Writer & Researcher
    • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

      Sept 2024 - now
      Expeditions and Fieldwork Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified MMA Welder

      Central Building & Welding Academy
      Jan 2023
    • Expedition Medicine Training

      Royal Geographical Society Medical Cell
      Jan 2019
    • Level 1 Ski Instructor

      Canadian Ski Instructors'​ Alliance
      Mar 2002
    • Off-Road Driver Training

      Land Rover Experience Eastnor
      Apr 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Allen
      People's Choice Award Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival Feb 2015
    • Awarded to Tom Allen
      Best Adventure Film Trento Mountain Film Festival Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Tom Allen
      Spirit Of Adventure – Gold Award Sheffield Adventure Film Festival Feb 2013
    • Awarded to Tom Allen
      Dean's Commendation University of Exeter Jun 2005
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Hidden Road Initiative on Jul 2015
      Hidden Road InitiativeAssociated with Tom Allen