The last year of medical school is stressful enough having to revise for finals and organise your foundation jobs. Having to sort out an amazing elective abroad can seem like too much to handle and it can be quite difficult knowing where to start. I’ve just finished organising an elective to South Africa and so this post aims to demystify the process!
Author Archives: Tom Hughes
The American Voyage: A 4-day itinerary for Yellowstone National Park
Once we had rented a car we had way more freedom and immediately went to Yellowstone National Park. This was definitely up there as one of my favourite places in America and four days definitely wasn’t enough to see everything.
However, for people with limited time, this post covers some of the main sights in Yellowstone in just four days.
10 Simple Tips for Renting a Car Abroad
The last post I released was Five Things You Have to Do in Nashville, Tennessee. This was our last big stop before we flew up to Salt Lake City to get our car and start the road trip. Before I start writing posts about the start of the American road trip, I thought this wasContinue reading “10 Simple Tips for Renting a Car Abroad”
5 Things You Have to Do in Nashville, Tennessee
full days in Nashville and explored a LOT on foot. It’s a rapidly evolving city and the skyline is full of signs of construction. There’s something for everyone, from delicious food to great nightlife; if you’re travelling the south then a trip through Nashville is a necessity.
This post is going to cover 5 things you have to do when you arrive.
The best beach in Mallorca- Sa Calobra
I managed to sneak away this bank holiday weekend to Mallorca and devoted one day to exploring the island with a car. I asked a few of the hotel staff where we should aim to see and Sa Calobra popped up as being the best beach in Mallorca; it was immediately on the list.
Having visited the beach it is different to any other beach I’ve been to, and by no means is it a simple journey. This guide is going to cover what makes it the best beach in Mallorca, what you need to know before coming and how to get there.
The Ultimate 12 Day Iceland Itinerary
Iceland is one of the few countries to reliably be on the Green list as well as allowing UK tourists in. I travelled the entire ring road with Nicole over 12 days and it was one of my favourite trips. This guide details the route we took with some tips in retrospect on what toContinue reading “The Ultimate 12 Day Iceland Itinerary”
10 Amazing Waterfalls in Iceland
Iceland is absolutely stunning and a big part of that beauty is due to the abundance of waterfalls. They are everywhere and the majority aren’t considered tourist attractions despite being better than some countries’ best.
This list covers 10 of the best waterfalls I saw on my trip to Iceland. They are spread all over the country and are all accessible without a 4×4 so no excuses!
10 Tips for Traveling Iceland on a Budget
I just got back from travelling Iceland for 12 days and I did it on an achievable budget. Check out my 10 tips on keeping costs down in Iceland.
The Beginners guide to Memphis
The American Voyage continues onto Memphis, Tennessee. Check out the must-see stops!
How to spend a day in Jackson, Mississippi
What’s happening in Jackson Mississippi? Read on to find out…