Exploring Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple and Karnak Temple Complex – from hieroglyphs and hypostyle halls to ancient royal history.
Luxor – Day 1: Chasing Pharaohs
Exploring the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb and Luxor Temple while uncovering Ancient Egypt’s myths, kings and secrets.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 3: Sunset on the Sinai
Exploring Sharm El Sheikh’s deserts, Bedouin culture, camel rides, stargazing and Farsha Lounge during an unforgettable final day in Sinai.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 2: Ghosts of the Red Sea
I escape the resort for a day of diving, exploring the legendary SS Thistlegorm wreck and the vibrant reefs of Ras Mohammed.
Sharm El Sheikh – Day 1: Scammed Before Sunset
I arrive in Sharm el Sheikh full of excitement, only to be greeted by scams, diving mishaps, expenses, and the dazzling reefs of the Red Sea.
Egypt
I finally set foot in Egypt, a country that had fascinated me since childhood, and began exploring a dream decades in the making.
London Calling
I face the MRCS Part B in London, then trade exam anxiety for museums, theatres and a city I could imagine calling home.
Offside
I work pitch-side with Malta’s U16s, reduce my first shoulder dislocation and realise I need more emergency training.
The Scottish Highlands
I explore Edinburgh’s medieval streets and road-trip through the wild Scottish Highlands, from Glencoe to ancient castles.
Istanbul – Day 4: Relics & Regrets
I explore Topkapi Palace on my final day in Istanbul, then say goodbye to Turkey – and to the woman I had quietly fallen for.