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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
Nepal ATM Fees: How to Use Wise and Revolut for the Best Rate
No one likes the Nepal ATM fees. At about 850 NPR per withdrawal, they’re pretty high. I have both Wise...
Epic 4-Day Mardi Himal Trek near Pokhara (Cost & Itinerary)
Nepal’s Mardi Himal trek wasn’t even on my radar until we got here. But this one kept coming up once...
Sarangkot Sunrise Guide: Planning the Best 1-Night Mountain Getaway
near Pokhar Sarangkot sits in the mountains above Pokhara, Nepal, overlooking the city and Annapurna Mountain range. You can simply...
Is It Still Safe (& Ethical) to Visit Nepal After the 2026 Floods?
Floods, glacial collapse, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, wildfires, and more unpredictable disasters are happening all over the world. I recently...
Choose the Best eSIM for Nepal With This Detailed Comparison
For some reason, Nepal gets left out of most regional Asia and global eSIM plans. And some of the ones...
How Much Does Bhutan Cost to Visit? Complete Spending Breakdown
Bhutan is a notoriously expensive destination. With its $100 per day Sustainable Development Fee (previously $200!) many travellers feel immediately...
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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.
