Quitting smoking, joining a gym and surviving relapse reveal a realistic path towards health, resilience and lasting change.
Rock Bottom
A candid reflection on nicotine addiction, self-destruction and the moment I finally reach rock bottom.
Hedonia
A month in Hungary brings friendship, festivals and excess before hedonism gives way to emptiness and the need to change.
An Ancient City
A medical exchange in Pécs brings neurosurgery, independence and an unforgettable month of friendships, freedom and adventure.
The Chase
THE CHASE Kathmandu, check. Pokhara, check. And up next was our third and final stop – Chitwan. I might have had no expectations for Nepal, but this I definitely looked forward to. From the little research I had done before going to Nepal, this place felt synonymous with adventure. Finally! Arriving at the hotel, we were quite… surprised? Surprised’s not […]
Guilty Pleasure
An emergency placement in Nepal reveals scarce resources, medical ethics and a rare case that reignites my passion for medicine.
City of Lakes
A host-family stay in Pokhara brings lakeside beauty, cultural insight, paragliding, caves and Himalayan adventure.
Difference
Medical volunteering in Kathmandu reveals how small acts of care can transform lives and reshape one’s view of change.
The Great Divide
Kathmandu’s temples and trekking dreams collide with doubts about volunteering, inequality and whether small acts can create real change.
Land of the Gods
Kathmandu’s chaos, sacred temples, monsoon rain and Nepali hospitality shape an unforgettable first day in Nepal.