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How to Stay Safe in Thailand

by Runaway Britupdated on 4 Comments on How to Stay Safe in Thailand

I rarely write posts like this, but in the wake of the brutal murder of British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller on Koh Tao I feel compelled to write about the topic of safety for young female travellers, particularly …

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Traveller Debate: South America or South East Asia?

by Runaway Britupdated on 28 Comments on Traveller Debate: South America or South East Asia?

South America and South East Asia are both very popular tourist destinations, but unless you are on a RTW trip you are probably going to have to choose one region or the other. Having spent the first decade of my …

South America Travelling

Criminal Gangs in Colombia and the Implications for Travellers

by Runaway Britupdated on 5 Comments on Criminal Gangs in Colombia and the Implications for Travellers

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 unfriendly ‘Closed’ sign. What …

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

by Runaway Britupdated on 35 Comments on How to Avoid Saigon’s Rip-Off Taxis: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

[mks_boxquote align=”right” width=”200″ arrow=”0″]”Never take a taxi from directly outside a …

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I Didn’t Get Robbed in South America

by Runaway Britupdated on 12 Comments on I Didn’t Get Robbed in South America

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 mugged. None of my property …

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How Safe is La Paz, Bolivia?

by Runaway Britupdated on 51 Comments on How Safe is La Paz, Bolivia?

[mks_boxquote align=”right” width=”150″ arrow=”0″]“…a little common sense goes a long way. Always trust your instincts”[/mks_boxquote]I have to admit that I was nervous about coming to South America. South America has a reputation for drugs, robberies, and violence: …

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Warning: Fake Notes in Buenos Aires

by Runaway Britupdated on 6 Comments on Warning: Fake Notes in Buenos Aires

When we first visited Buenos Aires at the start of our trip, Angela, our delightful Airbnb host, warned us against accepting fake bank notes as this is a common problem in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires. She told us …

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A Close Call in Nha Trang, Vietnam

by Runaway Britupdated on 4 Comments on A Close Call in Nha Trang, Vietnam

“Careful. Bad people around” whispered the aged street-vendor who had just sold me a banana for an extortionate price, making me wonder if she might be one of the ‘bad people’ that she was referring to. It was 3am and …

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