Insights, Tips, and Stories for Healthcare Travelers

This week I’ve had writer’s block. I’ve stared at a blank screen more hours than I care to admit, ashamed that it reflects what’s

In Douala, at times the grayness of the sky and water is only separated by a small sliver of horizon you can see in

There’s So Much More The DREAD, the ANTICIPATION, of hearing those four little words from everyone you see back home… “How was your trip?”

Journey to Transcends Cultural and Language Barriers We play music in the operating room, but it’s difficult to get playlists everyone can agree on,

The People are Vibrant and Beautiful This past Saturday I went to the fabric market with three friends from the ship. The streets are

Peppered Oatmeal I eat oatmeal for breakfast almost every single morning. For the past six weeks, oatmeal is what has enticed me out of

Signs of Promise and Renewed Hope It’s the rainy season here in Benin. The skies can be clear and bright blue, and suddenly, dark

My Soul is Bare and Raw Every Friday we have to terminally clean our operating rooms. That means we have to take a special

Navigating the Local Market On Sunday I went to a local artisan market here in Cotonou. There’s a smoky trash smell that permeates the

Again this week I have struggled with what to share. So many overwhelming things have happened that trying to put all of my experiences

8,139 miles, 19.5 hours, 4 countries, 3 continents, and one weird turkey meatloaf airplane meal later… I’ve arrived! I’ve hit the ground running here