Four Days in Belize

I had a week off and desperately craved a tropical vacation that was somewhat off the beaten path. Belize kept coming up in my research and eventually I just booked it. Spoiler: it did not disappoint. I flew out of Philadelphia at 8:30am, connected in Miami, and touched down in Belize City around 12:45pm local …

48 Hours in Quebec City

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac viewed from Dufferin Terrace If you live in the Northeast USA and want a quick international escape that feels European without a long-haul flight, Quebec City is a great option. I picked it because of the direct flight from Philadelphia, pleasant summer weather, stunning old-town vibes, and plenty of spots to …

The easiest Weekend Ski trip from Philadelphia

If you live in the Northeast (of USA) and want a quick, low-effort ski or snowboard trip, look no further than Blue Mountain and Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. These  resorts are are two of the easiest, most accessible ski getaways you can pull off in a single weekend without the cost, crowds, or …

How to Ski in the Swiss Alps (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Wallet)

It’s that magical, frosty time of year again… Ski Season! Last winter, I took my second trip to Switzerland to ski in the Alps — which sounds intimidating, glamorous, and maybe slightly dangerous (in a James Bond way), but honestly? It’s way more doable than you might think. Let me walk you through it. Getting …

It’s not so bad after all

Unless you read the fine details of my bio, you probably wouldn’t know, but I’m a resident doctor, in my 2nd year of residency, trying to survive in Philadelphia. That’s what I’m usually up to, whenever I’m not nurturing my spirit on a travel adventure. Recently at work I saw a patient in the medicine …

Saint Lucia Getaway ft. Martinique

Before going on my latest vacation to the Caribbean (Saint Lucia and Martinique), I researched popular things to do, costs, tips etc. and while there are a lot of blogs out there, none was giving me ALL the information I wanted. So naturally, I thought to do my own complete piece for likeminded individuals, in …

Solo trip to Thailand

Heads up - This is going to be a long post!

Leaving New York.

This is all too familiar to me, but still not an easy pill to swallow. I previously attended St. John’s University in Queens, NY before going to medical school – that’s why I call NYC my second home, because I’ve had some of the best years of my life there. I moved out of Queens …

Introduction.

Hi. I’ve recently been re-inspired by events in my life. Inspiration is such a great thing. It's a wonderful feeling to have and even better to pass along. I know, I know, there are millions of blogs out there and everything under the sun has been done before - BUT I want to open up more …