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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
How to DIY a Kota Kinabalu Islands Day Trip
The Kota Kinabalu islands are one of the city’s main tourist attractions. While you can go with a tour, it’s...
aloSIM Review: An eSIM With a Free Phone Number
Data-only eSIMs are fine, but every now and then you actually need to call someone — maybe even a landline....
The Best Flight Booking Sites (& 3 You Should Avoid)
I’ve been booking international flights for years, and to cut to the chase — there’s no single magic tool that’ll...
Crossing the Street in Kuching (a Traveller’s Survival Guide)
Kuching is a great riverside city, but it’s also the least pedestrian-friendly place I’ve ever been. I walked nearly everywhere...
Why I Love a Wise Card for Malaysia: Spend, Pull Cash, and Save on Fees
Malaysia is far from being a cashless country, so knowing how to manage your money as a tourist helps you...
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,...
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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.
