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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
eSIM FAQs: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
I didn’t mean to become an eSIM expert, but here we are. I’ve tested six different providers across Africa, Asia,...
Long Term Travel Packing Tips: 5 Small Items for a Big Change
Packing a few little things can make a big difference when you’re travelling long term. You already know about noise...
How to Get from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu via the Sipitang Express Bus
Travelling from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu is more fun on the Sipitang Express Bus. It’s not often that I’d recommend...
Choosing the Most Affordable eSIM for Brunei, Borneo’s Sultanate
Brunei, the sultanate country on Borneo’s northern coast is just half the size of Cypress. It’s an often overlooked destination...
Where to See Dolphins, Proboscis Monkeys, and Fireflies near Kuching
You might expect the best wildlife area near Kuching to be Bako National Park — so did I. But this...
Kuala Lumpur Stopover: The Perfect Hub for Travel in Southeast Asia
Controversial opinion: Kuala Lumpur might be the best stopover city in Asia. It’s the natural hub if you’re heading to...
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Hey, I'm Naomi! Author of Runaway Traveller.
I’m Canadian but currently based in New Zealand and have been travelling internationally as often as I can over the past 12-ish years.
I’ve stayed at dingy hostels and luxury hotels, flown budget airlines and business class, and eaten at street stalls and and Michelin-star restaurants. I blog because I love sharing my tips, adventures, and misadventures as I explore this beautiful world we live in.
