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Recent Runaway Traveller Posts
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...
10 Activities in Thailand That Aren’t Worth Your Time
I believe in trying everything once… within reason. Thailand is one of the most distinctly unique places I’ve been, and...
Comfrt Review: I Tried the Viral Travel Hoodie With a Built-In Eye Mask
I recently tested the Comfrt Airplane Mode hoodie and sweatpants on a 5-hour flight. You know the ones, I’m sure...
Nomad eSIM Review: Pros, Cons, and Plan Comparison
There are a ton of eSIM companies out there and it can be hard to choose which is best for...
Visiting the Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets from Bangkok
This little market-hopping excursion is one of the best day trips from Bangkok. It’s by no means a locals-only secret,...
LEVEL8 Luggage Review: I Tested the Chic Voyageur Set
For years, my only true luggage requirements were like, “Does it weigh less than 23 kgs, can I throw it...
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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.
