There’s awkward... and then there’s British abroad awkward.

Very British Problems Abroad by Rob Temple is the ultimate guide to navigating the world while politely panicking inside. If you’ve ever apologised to a table, whispered your food order in another country, or sweated through passport control for no reason whatsoever—this book gets you. Deeply.

It’s a hilarious, spot-on chronicle of what happens when ultra-polite Britishness meets sunbeds, foreign menus, and people who actually enjoy small talk. Every page is packed with painfully accurate scenarios, laugh-out-loud observations, and moments that make you mutter, “Oh God, that’s me.”

One gem from the book:
“Freaking out about local tipping customs and ending up leaving the equivalent of your weekly wage.”
Been there. Felt that.

But here’s what makes this book more than just funny. It’s relatable. Rob Temple taps into the shared experience of being ever-so-slightly uncomfortable everywhere—and turns it into comedy gold. For readers, it’s not just entertaining—it’s weirdly comforting. You’ll learn that you’re not alone in your deeply British habits of over-apologising, queue-respecting, and silently suffering through heatstroke.

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So, make yourself a cuppa, adjust the thermostat (but don’t tell anyone you’re cold), and dive in. Whether you're British or just emotionally British, this book is the perfect mix of satire, honesty, and “oh-no-I-do-that-too” moments.

You’ll cringe. You’ll laugh. You’ll definitely cancel your travel plans.