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.
Gearing Up
Six med students prepare for a volunteering trip to Nepal, packing fears, supplies and dreams of adventure into oversized backpacks.
Rose-Coloured Glasses
After a lifetime of hating summer, I learn to embrace heat, work and island life once the season becomes tied to travel.
Moving On
After heartbreak, casual dating and brutal medical exams, I learn there is more to life than medicine.