advice Archives - Runaway Brit

5 Reasons to Visit Shimla

April 17, 2015March 28, 2016 Asia, Featured, India, Life in India, Travelling 5 reasons to visit shimla, advice, himalaya, india, mountains, shimla, shopping, top five, travel, travel list

When you've lived in chaotic Mumbai for almost 8 months, trust me, you start to long for open spaces, clear air and beautiful views, so when my parents came to visit at the end of

How A Back Injury Made Me Reassess My Priorities

November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 Advice, Featured, Travelling advice, back problems, diet, do it while you can, fitness, health, life, seize the day, travel

Last Friday evening I collapsed in my bathroom as I was about to take a shower. Just like that: I twisted slightly to one side and fell straight down like one of those controlled demolitions,

Should Travel Blogs Tell People Where NOT to Travel?

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014 Advice, Blogging, Featured, Travelling advice, blogging, travel, travel blogs

Recently I have read a number of 'Ten Places Not to Visit' posts, or negative posts about a place disliked by the writer in which they explain why you shouldn't go there. Amongst others places, I

Life Advice From ‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’

April 2, 2014April 2, 2014 Advice, Europe, Featured, Travelling advice, greenland, iceland, life, movie, travel, walter mitty

**Warning** This post contains spoilers, so if you haven’t seen The Secret Life of Walter Mitty turn off the computer right now, go and see it, and come back later. From the first moment I

35 Reflections on Turning 35

February 16, 2014April 13, 2014 Uncategorized advice, age, birthday, reflections

Birthdays. They just keep on coming around. Despite the initial fear of turning 35, I am much happier and more confident now than I ever could have imagined in my twentiesRemember when you were a kid

How to Save For Your Dream Trip

February 15, 2013May 12, 2013 Travelling advice, money, saving, tips, travel, travelling

The process of saving for your dream trip can be a daunting procedure to begin. You know where you want to go, and how long you want to be away for; but once you start

How to Survive Europe’s Most Hated Airline!

October 29, 2012January 6, 2013 Europe, Travelling, United Kingdom advice, airlines, budget, flying, ryanair, travel

If you have spent any time in Europe then you will almost certainly have heard of Ryanair. Irish-owned airline Ryanair is the marmite of the skies: you either love them or hate them. Most people

Criminal Gangs in Colombia and the Implications for Travellers

August 12, 2012October 20, 2012 South America, Travelling advice, colombia, criminal gangs, safety, santa marta, south america, tips, travel, urabenos

Walking down the streets of Santa Marta one thing became eerily apparent: the streets were deserted. Secure metal barriers barred access to the seafront shops, supermarkets, liquor stores and restaurants. Door after door displayed an

Five ESSENTIAL Items that You Shouldn’t Travel Without

June 3, 2012September 9, 2012 Travelling advice, backpacking, duct tape, essential items, eye mask, freezer bag, make-up remover, packing, packing list, sarong, tips, travel, zip-lock bags

When you're packing for a long trip you have to be very selective about what goes into your backpack. Everything you carry is extra weight on your back; and those extra kilos soon add up.

How to Avoid Saigon’s Rip-Off Taxis: A Comprehensive Guide

May 28, 2012December 1, 2013 Asia, Travelling, Vietnam advice, avoid, counterfeit, ho chi minh city, rip off, safety, saigon, scam, taxi, tips, travel, vietnam

Whenever anybody asks me for advice about an upcoming visit to Saigon I always start with the same tip: be careful which taxi you choose to get in. "Never take a taxi from directly outside

Coping With Reverse Culture Shock

May 16, 2012September 9, 2012 Travelling advice, culture shock, depression, reverse culture shock, travel, travel advice

Today is grey outside: it’s not raining, it’s not cold, but a leaden sky hangs heavily overhead. I’m feeling listless and apathetic. I’m hungry, but don’t know what to eat. I could go for a

I Didn’t Get Robbed in South America

April 16, 2012July 7, 2012 South America, Travelling advice, safety, south america, travel tips

This post is based on my experience of travelling in South America where I visited Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia. I travelled around South America for five months and I did not get

Five Mistakes I Made in South America (And How To Avoid Them)

March 20, 2012July 7, 2012 South America, Travelling advice, learning, mistakes, south america, tips, travel

Recently I posted Five Things I Did Right in South America to highlight my best decisions during my travels. In this post I intend to highlight some of the things that I didn’t know before

Five Things I Did RIGHT In South America

February 18, 2012April 13, 2012 Blogging, South America, Travelling advice, south america, tips, travel, travel advice

As my journey around South America is now over I can reflect on some of the good choices that I made in order to ensure that my trip was successful and enjoyable. There is much

How Safe is La Paz, Bolivia?

November 19, 2011December 2, 2013 Partying, South America, Travelling advice, bolivia, la paz, personal safety, safety, scams, solo female traveller, travel, travel tips

"...a little common sense goes a long way. Always trust your instincts"I have to admit that I was nervous about coming to South America. South America has a reputation for drugs, robberies, and violence: whoever