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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Science, history, culture and everything in between.

MEDICINE

Honest perspective about hospital life.

LIFE

Thoughts, rants, and observations about life.

TRAVEL

Real experiences around the world.

THE SEA

Wrecks, reefs, and the world below.

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Antarctic Peninsula – Day 1: The Icy Continent

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

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.

The Infinite Game

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.

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Frontline medicine, real decisions,
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Frontline travel, real experiences,
and stories from the far side of the map.


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Latest Posts

Siargao – Day 2: Cowabunga & Carbon Dioxide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Bohol – Day 3: Balicasag Island

Bohol – Day 3: Balicasag Island

My Bohol sea withdrawal leads to a dive day from Alona Beach to Balicasag Island, with wrecks, reefs, sea snakes, frogfish and sharks.

Bohol – Day 2: The Chocolate Hills

Bohol – Day 2: The Chocolate Hills

My first proper day in Bohol brings countryside touring, tarsiers, animal welfare discomfort, Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and rain-soaked history.

Bohol – Day 1: Another Beginning

Bohol – Day 1: Another Beginning

Leaving El Nido behind, I travel to Bohol for the next chapter of my Philippines trip, with early swims, airport reads and jungle-lodge calm.

El Nido – Day 4: Tour C

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.

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