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From Dubai to the Maldives … for 24 Hours

Siobháin Spear August 28, 2019
Turquoise waters in the Maldives at Sheraton Maldives resort and spa

Yep, it's doable.

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Ghent: A Trip to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Cities

Siobháin Spear August 27, 2019
Ghent graffiti art alleyway in Belgium

To be very honest, I had never even heard of Ghent until 3 days before I visited. It’s in Belgium by the way, just in case you are as blissfully ignorant as I once was, and it just might be the secret city you never knew about.

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Solo in Sri Lanka!

Siobháin Spear July 5, 2019
Colorful tuktuks spotted on a solo adventure from Aluthgama to Galle in Sri Lanka

From time-to-time, the chaos of everyday life catches up on us all. My answer to that is a dose of solo travel therapy; it’s a chance to escape routine and declutter the mind.

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From Dubai to Khawr Najd – the ‘Norway of the Middle East’!

Siobháin Spear June 1, 2019 Dubai to Oman
Khor Najd near Khasab in Oman

One of my favourite things about living in the UAE is being able to spontaneously message a friend and make a last-minute plan when the sporadic public holidays get announced. When those long weekends swing into the city, we tend to swing straight for the airport… and when that’s not possible, we plan a...

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3 Nights in Bangkok… with your boyfriend

Siobháin Spear January 3, 2019
Super Pussy bar with ping pong show at Patpong night market in Bangkok

My first experience of Bangkok was as a 24-year-old solo backpacker. I had spent the summer travelling Asia with two of my guy friends and made my way to Bangkok for one final experience before flying home. Naturally, being broke AF, I booked myself into a cheap hostel on Khao San Road, brought myself...

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A Sunrise Volcano Trek to the Top of Mount Batur

Siobháin Spear September 20, 2018
Mount Batur sunrise from the top of the Bali volcano

They’re not lying when they tell you that a sunrise volcano trek to the top of Mount Batur is a definite highlight on any Bali bucket list. Even for those of us who are allergic to mornings, hiking to the top of an active volcano is an experience that’s worth dragging your ass out...

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Is Swaziland a country and what can you do there?!

Siobháin Spear August 23, 2018
  • A blue chameleon on the grass and shrubs in Swaziland, Africa.

In short: yes. However, Swaziland – the country – was recently renamed! In April 2018, it officially became known as the Kingdom of eSwatini, but when I stumbled across it on my travels, it was very much still ‘Swaziland’.

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25 Photos of the Himba Tribe in Namibia

Siobháin Spear August 21, 2018
  • Tribal himba boy

If you’ve ever wanted to have your mind blown by an ancient tribe living in a modern-day society, then a trip to Opuwo in Northern Namibia is a must. While the city itself is not much to look at, we ventured up to Opuwo purely to meet and learn more about the Himba people...

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32 Photos That Will Make You Plan a Kruger Park Safari Right Now

Siobháin Spear July 24, 2018
Roaring lion in Kruger Park, South Africa

A self-drive safari through Kruger Park should be on everybody’s bucket list! Forget paying big money to see the big five, the best way to experience a wildlife safari is to hire a car with your friends and drive through Kruger Park by yourselves.

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From Dubai to Baku… in 36 Hours

Siobháin Spear March 15, 2018
The Baku Flame Towers at sunset in Azerbaijan

If there was ever a city that surprised me, it was Baku in Azerbaijan. Not only is the capital home to the iconic Flame Towers that light up the city’s skyline at night, but it also boasts a Caspian Sea coastline, a UNESCO-listed walled city and a shopping boulevard that wouldn’t be out of place...

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Fusing a love for travel with a passion for storytelling, Away With Words was brought to life by Siobháin Spear in 2018. Siobháin is the Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder of insydo, a regional lifestyle publisher; she is also a Co-Founder of Brand Ripplr, the region’s largest influencer platform.

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