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Celebrity Travel: Go Away With Tom Ellis

By Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency on

Born in Wales, Tom Ellis made a name for himself in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders." The actor, 35, now stars as Dr. William Rush in the USA Network's new medical drama, "Rush." He calls London home, but is currently based out of Vancouver shooting his series. "Vancouver is such a beautiful city," says Ellis. "It's unreal. I love how it's a city thoughtfully nestled within nature." Fans may follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tomellis17.

Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?

A. The Caribbean, which is beyond beautiful and so serene. My recommendation is to do as little as possible. It's the only way to really appreciate how beautiful everything is in that moment.

Q. What untapped destination should people know about?

A. The Maldives or the Seychelles. I've been to the Maldives several times in the last five years. Of course, you relax with a massage or dip, but there are a lot of things to do. I went game fishing and caught a mahi-mahi and a chef at the hotel made sashimi and grilled my very hard work. It was delicious. In Seychelles, I stayed at a private island, which was mostly inhabited by tortoises, which my daughters absolutely loved.

Q. What was the first trip you took as a child?

 

A. My first trip was a road trip to Hungary with my family. I loved it. We stopped at so many places in Europe along the way. I remember at 6 years old thinking Salzburg (Austria) was one of the most beautiful places I'd ever seen, which is a funny thought at six.

Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?

A. Pack light. I'm much better at packing essential items only. I was terrible at packing when I was younger. Also, don't be afraid to talk to people, residents and tourists alike. You can learn so many great tips from fellow travelers, and who knows? They may hold the secret to your next great adventure.

Q. Have you traveled to a place that stood out so much that you felt compelled to incorporate it into your work?

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