Hello from Maine! It’s still crazy that my journey has landed me in one of the most rural and least populated states, but here I am. Specifically in Bangor–home of Paul Bunyan and Stephen King. Long story short, my grad school had preceptor connections here for my rotations to become a nurse practitioner so I stuck around after I finished… View Post
Before I get to my Mexico City recap, I wanted to give a little life update as it has been months since I last blogged. Since that post, I have completed a 13 week contract in Seattle, WA and have been accepted to my first choice graduate school. Seattle was pretty great–I absolutely loved the vibe and living on the west coast. Its proximity… View Post
Alternative title: “On Coming Home After Travel…When You No Longer Fit In.” I still have some India coverage to post, but I haven’t exactly been inspired to write–until today. It always helps to express your feelings and perhaps this post will resonate with someone out there who is feeling the same way. 2016 In Review I’ve been home (New Orleans)… View Post
I arrived in India early in the morning of November 9, and it has been a true emotional roller coaster ever since. I landed in Mumbai mere hours after the prime minister announced the demonetization of all Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes that are now illegal. This was done in an attempt to curb black market activity, but it… View Post
If you want a true glimpse into the everyday life of Burmese locals living in the country’s largest city, I highly suggest hopping on the Yangon Circular Train for the entirety of its 3 hour loop. This train (16 cents/ticket) takes passengers through Yangon, its satellite cities, and rural towns. The ride doesn’t offer any jaw-dropping or extremely interesting views,… View Post