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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
Is 4 Hours in a Bangkok Airport Sleeping Pod Worth It?
You don’t need to find a row of empty seats to sleep at BKK — there are airport sleeping pods...
Slow Life Coliving, Hiriketiya Beach: Honest Review After 1 Month
We spent a month at Slow Life by Nomadico, a coliving house in Hiriketiya Beach, Sri Lanka. (Chesney actually extended...
Things to Do in Brunei (& Helpful Tips for Your Trip)
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Renting a Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka
Renting a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka is a fun and pretty unique way to explore the island. You can...
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Sri Lanka is truly one of my favourite countries. The vibes are just on point here: The people are so...
Why You’ll Want to Use Wise in Sri Lanka
If you’re heading to Sri Lanka and trying to decide between a Wise or Revolut multi-currency card, I can save...
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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.