Samia El-Balawi

Samia El-Balawi

As a writer with the ability to create customised content in a broad range of styles, I have a proven track record for producing unique, attention-grabbing material to assist businesses in connecting with their audience through online content. 


I am currently working as a freelance writer for various worldwide organisations. I have worked as a Content Writer for a global travel company in Geneva and formerly held the position of Content Manager in Lucerne, where I sourced and managed a number of copywriters and translators. I also have extensive experience writing for an Online Travel Agency, which was based in Thailand where I wrote a variety of content ranging from articles and blog posts to hotel descriptions and promotional newsletters. 


In addition, I have created and presented a weekly alternative radio show where I contributed an assortment of music articles, as well as snippets that related to my programmes and the music that I featured. 




The Wave Clinic •

Drinking and Dependency - The Slippery Slope

Dependency on alcohol can sneak up on you without ever having realised there was a problem. A habit that is hard to break, it becomes all-consuming. A few harmless drinks or a few too many? Rewarding yourself with a few drinks at the end of a hard day has become somewhat of a norm. Whether in a social situation or even once home alone, the draw to have a drink or few in order to relax and unwind can quickly become a habit that creates a false sense of security and an ultimate escape from reali
The Cabin Melbourne •

Enabling Addiction Only Makes Matters Worse

Enabling a Loved One with an Addiction Only Makes Matters Worse Helping another, especially a loved one, is human nature. However, understanding how to support someone with an addiction without enabling them is key. Helping another, especially a loved one, is human nature and the intention to support someone with an addiction often becomes greater when witnessing their struggles. However, understanding the right ways in which to help is essential and good intentions often become misconstrued b
The Cabin Chiang Mai •

The Untimely Death of Mac Miller

The Untimely Death of 26-Year Old US Rapper, Mac Miller Mac Miller was a highly acclaimed American rapper who tragically passed away after a suspected overdose. Despite his many efforts to maintain sobriety, he struggled with his addictions over several years. Mac Miller’s name has recently made headlines yet not for the release of another successful album but because of his tragic death due to a suspected overdose at the age of just 26. Born Malcolm James McCormick on 19 January 1992, the rap