Science, history, culture and everything in between.
Honest perspective about hospital life.
Thoughts, rants, and observations about life.
Real experiences around the world.
Wrecks, reefs, and the world below.
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.
Surgical residency panic dissolves as the interview is moved. Replaced by five giant reef mantas at Manta Sandy and deep euphoria at Cape Kri.
A childhood Egyptology dream comes roaring back at Saqqara, before crawling through Dahshur’s pyramids and walking among the ruins of Memphis.
Day three of a Red Sea liveaboard brings the Brothers Islands, hammerheads, oceanic whitetips, the Numidia wreck and sunset beers on deck.
Day two of a Red Sea liveaboard brings a check dive at Ras Disha, Middle Reef magic, sunset on deck and a perfect night dive.
A cranky arrival in Hurghada turns into airport chaos, a solo transfer to Port Ghalib, Sea Story confusion and the start of a Red Sea liveaboard.
A return to Egypt brings a Red Sea diving liveaboard, a last-minute boat change, Port Ghalib logistics and another reunion with Amelia.
A reflective post-gap year memoir on returning to medicine, keeping freedom alive, finding balance and learning to love everyday life again.
A raw reflection on dating again, almost-love, heartbreak, connection, fear, family, freedom and learning what it means to open up.
A reflective summer-in-Malta memoir on learning to love heat, sweat, sea days, diving, yoga, friendships, dating and work-life balance.
A Swiftie pilgrimage to Edinburgh brings Murrayfield chaos, Paramore, Taylor Swift, surprise songs and the full Eras Tour fever dream.
A half-day in Glasgow brings medieval cathedrals, peaceful cemeteries, tropical glasshouses, River Clyde views and one oddly beloved bridge.
A Milan escape to Lake Como brings lakeside promenades, Nesso’s stone bridge, Bellagio photoshoots, Menaggio gelato and postcard views.
A Milan concert trip brings Duomo grandeur, Galleria rituals, cheap pizza, group chaos and a surreal night watching Lana Del Rey live.
All burnt out, I dive into concert week – from Patagonia-born Swiftie memories to long-awaited live performances years in the making.