THE ROVING DOCTOR
An idiot's
not-so-serious
take on life
in and out of hospital
and around the world.
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Antarctic Peninsula – Day 1: The Icy Continent
Stepping onto the black gravel of Half Moon Island. A world of waddling penguins and camouflaged seals, where the snow falls softly over the ghosts of whalers.
The Infinite Game
A raw ED reflection on endless patient lists, public outrage, broken systems and the infinite game of trying to save lives with limited resources.
Raja Ampat – Day 5: Marine Gods
Surgical residency panic dissolves as the interview is moved. Replaced by five giant reef mantas at Manta Sandy and deep euphoria at Cape Kri.
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Manila: The Last Ride
My final day in the Philippines takes me through Intramuros by bamboo bike, from Spanish walls and Rizal history to ghost stories and goodbye.
Siargao – Day 5: Gnarly Waves & Goodbyes
My final morning in Siargao brings a perfect sunrise, wild surf, one last motorbike ride, and a bittersweet goodbye.
Siargao – Day 4: Freediver on the Road
My final Molchanovs Wave 1 day in Siargao brings rescue skills, baby freediver certification, a north-island road trip and a stormy sunset fail.
Siargao – Day 3: Free Immersion and Free Spirits
My third day in Siargao brings open-water freediving, a 12-metre descent, a road trip, and a sunset bridge farewell.
Siargao – Day 2: Cowabunga & Carbon Dioxide
My second day in Siargao brings Cloud 9, a rough surf lesson, the International Surfing Cup and the start of my freediving course.
Siargao – Day 1: Baby Jesus Returns
My first day in Siargao brings lost luggage, the return of Baby Jesus, old Utila friends, a beach rave and the start of a new adventure.
Moalboal – Day 2: The Sardine Run
Finally free from the storm, I dive Moalboal’s Pescador Island and the legendary Sardine Run before ending the day with hostel chaos.
Moalboal – Day 1: Freedom At Last
Leaving stormy Malapascua behind, I travel across Cebu to Moalboal, swapping cancelled thresher dives for another underwater paradise.
Malapascua – Day 4: The Storm’s Aftermath
A storm-bound day in Malapascua turns into a windswept island walk through Logon, North Beach and the lighthouse after cancelled dives.
Malapascua – Day 3: Stranded in the Storm
A stormy day in Malapascua leaves me stranded indoors, soaked by wind and rain, missing dives and trying to accept a forced rest day.
Malapascua – Day 2: Threshers at Dawn
My first proper dive day in Malapascua brings Kimud Shoal, thresher sharks, sea moths, reef life and a storm threatening everything.
Malapascua – Day 1: A Bangka to Paradise
A long, chaotic travel day from Bohol to Malapascua ends with sunset, sandy paths, island calm and the promise of something awesome.