Katie and I took a two-week vacation to Japan for the Japanese Grand Prix (my favorite track of the year) and to visit other popular tourist attractions. I catalog our adventures in this post. Day 1: Flight from Houston to Narita-Tokyo The day of our nonstop flight to Narita started…
After a decade long vacation hiatus, I decided to spend roughly a week visiting New Zealand and Australia before starting my life as an attending physician. Although this trip seemed very rushed, I had so much fun exploring both Auckland and Sydney! Let me take you through my journey.
My Samsonite carry-on has been falling apart for the last few years, so in preparation for my vacation next week, I opted for finally upgrade to something more “modern.” After perusing the Internet and considering my needs (I travel LIGHT), I went with the Away Bigger Carry-On in navy blue…
I recently embarked on the application process for Global Entry – a pre-approved expedited clearance for domestic and international travelers. The $100 fee was covered by my Premier Rewards credit card, and the online application was fairly straightforward. The headache was scheduling an interview.
I got home early this morning after spending Monday afternoon and Tuesday looking for places to live in Boston. It was a great opportunity for me to explore the city, navigate the (extensive) public transportation system, simulate my commute, and talk to the locals about life in the New England…
I spent today (and approximately 480 miles of driving) exploring the famous Bluebonnet Trail in Ennis, Texas. For those who don’t know, the bluebonnet is the state flower for Texas. I’ve lived here my whole life but never had a chance to enjoy this beautiful flower up close. They’re in full…
I’ve been on vacation this week to unwind from the first six months of my PGY-3 year. Instead of traveling, I’ve ended up using it as a “staycation” to catch up on studying. After my Basic Exam, I’ve primarily been reading literature articles to learn the latest developments in anesthesiology and perioperative…
As CA-1s, we each get a dedicated “reading week” assigned randomly throughout the calendar year, and mine happens to end today. While I was required to attend all conferences and lectures, this was the first extended break I had as a PGY-2.
While most of my classmates traveled abroad for recreation and/or participating in something “medically related”, I had a far less eventful (but successful) summer break.
I got back last night from an amazing Spring Break trip in Alabama, the bulk of which was spent on the beach at Gulf Shores walking along the shoreline, enjoying the full moon and stars, playing sports, building a sand castle, digging a really REALLY big ditch, and making a…