I recently took a short 1 week trip to New Zealand South Island with some friends from medical school. Due to our residency training requirements and the difficulty in coordinating our leave, it is extremely difficult to go for a longer trip. Still, we managed to visit a few of the best places on South… Continue reading New Zealand South Island 1 Week Itinerary
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Yosemite National Park
Just over a month ago, I embarked on an epic road trip along the western end of the States to celebrate my graduation from medical school. My first stop was Yosemite National Park, where I spent 5 days marveling at nature’s wonders.
School’s Out, the Doc’s In
Here I am, gleefully throwing away my identity as a medical student. 5 years of medical school passed by in a flash, and in a blink of the eye, I have graduated. I wished time hadn’t passed so quickly. Friends and fellow batchmates (and now colleagues) of the Class of 2017: all the best and… Continue reading School’s Out, the Doc’s In
Spain/Portugal Tour 2016 Part 2 – Portugal
Earlier in May this year, I took a 2 week long solo trip to Spain and Portugal. I covered quite a few places – Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, Porto and Lisbon – with some day trips from each major city. In this post, I document a summary of my travel experiences in Portugal. You can read… Continue reading Spain/Portugal Tour 2016 Part 2 – Portugal
Spain/Portugal Tour 2016 Part 1 – Spain
Earlier in May this year, I took a 2 week long solo trip to Spain and Portugal. It was a much needed getaway before I embark on my final year in medical school, and probably the very last “long” trip before graduation. I covered quite a few places – Barcelona, Seville, Madrid, Porto and Lisbon… Continue reading Spain/Portugal Tour 2016 Part 1 – Spain