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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
What to Know Before Booking Your Chitwan National Park Trip
Chitwan National Park Nepal is one of the best places in the world to see rhinos, and it’s easy to...
Worthwhile Iceland Tours vs. Ones to Do for Free
I’ve visited Iceland several times since 2012 and have even driven the whole Ring Road. So I’ve done plenty of...
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...
My 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 Overnight 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...
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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.