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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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.
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.
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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El Nido – Day 4: Tour C
My final El Nido island-hopping day brings Tour C, Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, tropical storms, sea urchins, puppies and trivia glory.
El Nido – Day 3: Sea Snakes & Disco Clams
Day three in El Nido brings bangkas, dive sites, electric disco clams, underwater tunnels, sea snakes, karaoke and questionable life advice.
El Nido – Day 2: Tour A
Day two in El Nido brings hangovers, Tour A, bangkas, Big Lagoon kayaking, Secret Lagoon chaos, tropical rain and trivia glory.
El Nido – Day 1: Nacpan Beach & New Besties
My first day in El Nido brings a ferry from Coron, Nacpan Beach, kayaking, sunset yoga, hostel life and unexpected new travel friends.
Coron – Day 3: The Japanese Wrecks
Day three in Coron takes me back underwater with Japanese wreck dives, coral gardens, gap year nostalgia and a few existential thoughts at sea.
Coron – Day 2: The Super Ultimate Tour
Day two in Coron brings bangkas, limestone cliffs, Twin Lagoon, coral gardens, Barracuda Lake, Kayangan Lake and solo-travel teasing.
Coron – Day 1: Back in the Tropics
My Philippines trip begins in Coron on Busuanga Island with weather delays, gap year nostalgia, tricycles, beaches and solo travel freedom.
Philippines
A reflective opening to my Philippines trip, from long-haul exhaustion to solo travel nostalgia and the thrill of returning to Asia.
Autumn Dread
A raw reflection on dreading autumn after a perfect summer of freedom, sea, sun and heartbreak, and trying to brace for darker days.
Langhe: Wine and Views
One last day in Piedmont takes us through the Langhe, with hilltop villages, wine, vineyard views, local food and a perfect farewell.
Maritime Alps – Day 5: The Final Stretch
The final day of our Maritime Alps trek takes us from Genova-Figari to Entracque, with lakes, wolves, old memories and one heartfelt goodbye.
Maritime Alps – Day 4: The Three Lakes
Day four in the Maritime Alps brings more friendship drama, turquoise lakes and one unforgettable sunset.