Travel guides and tips from my favourite destinations
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How to Use Bookme NZ for Discounts on Epic Activities in Aotearoa
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We Shipped 2 Packages Internationally from Borneo & It Was Actually Easy?
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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.
