So, why put everything on the internet?

Well, to be honest, it started off as a way to take my mind of studying. Procrasti-blogging is real. But then it became a passion and as I learned the ropes, the posts became more frequent and fun to produce. Eventually, I started getting messages from people who had loved a recommendation or taken up some advice and it was the most rewarding feeling in the world.

I want to share through my journey as a young person pursuing a life of education and travel with other students/young professionals, and show that we don’t have to choose career or adventure. I want to continue to push the envelope of what is possible. With a bit of hustle and passion it can work.

There is so much more to travel than photo ops, Instagram, and big nights out. And with the rise of social media, travellers have developed a bad rep for these things. But not all young people see travel in this way. It is endless learning — cultures, flavours, history and people. When I write for you guys, I want to convey how multidimensional each place is. To make you feel like getting up, hopping on a plane and jumping into an exciting adventure. And yeah, sometimes it will involve corny photography and a bar or two, but it’ll also delve into the deeper stuff.

Without a formal background in communications, photography, or travel writing (could medicine be anything more different?), I am continuously learning as I go along.  I am still developing my creative style and trying to up-skill. Travel Textbook is a manifestation of this, and you will see the changes as it continues to grow and evolve.

We only get one crack at life, so why not live it to the fullest? I can’t wait to use my medical degree to get out there and make a difference in my community whilst experiencing as much of the world as possible.