Hi, I’m Ren O’Flaherty!

I’m an Australian-based freelance travel journalist and storyteller.

My degree in Human Geography and Aboriginal heritage guide the stories I like to tell. I love to explore the interactions between humans and their environment, especially if it can be done while highlighting Indigenous culture and knowledges. 

Through my travel journalism I explore Indigenous cultures and knowledge, nature (especially birds), adventure and ethical tourism. See my portfolio here.

On RenAway you’ll find some of my ‘off the beaten track adventures’ (and the how-tos), stories from communities, local recommendations, homestay and volunteering opportunities, and how to do bird watching on a backpacker budget.

So welcome and let’s renaway together.