Profile information

Travel information
We are currently
At home
Activities we are interested in:
We love nature and getting outdoors as much as we can, whether that's hiking, surfing or exploring forests and beaches!
Our next destination:
India - from Feb 2026 until Apr 2026 View all
Description
We are both junior doctors working on the South Coast of England. We are taking a break in our careers to spend time travelling, and we are excited to experience and learn about other people's cultures. We love food and enjoy discovering new dishes/recipes.

Interests
Movies & TVCultureCharity workWritingPhotographyDIY & craftsMusicLanguagesDrawing & paintingArt & designBeachNatureWater sportsOutdoor activitiesHikingMountainCyclingAdventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Persian (Farsi): Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We are very interested in learning new languages and teaching others.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Gardening
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Languages

More details about your skills
We are both qualified doctors with experience working in the NHS.
Riya:
Experience in general surgery, acute and emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, general practice.
I have also spent time volunteering with the Medical Research Council in the Gambia both on the ward at the hospital in Fajara and on rural outreach teams.
I have experience teaching English as a foreign language for 3-15 year old students in Lima, Peru.
I spent over 7 years working part-time as a bartender/waitress, including making cocktails and using a coffee machine.
I can knit and crochet and I practise yoga.
I am a level 2 BASI qualified ski instructor.
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (intermediate), French (beginner)
Rasa:
Experience in general surgery, acute and emergency medicine, psychiatry, ENT.
I have spent time working in South Africa in a busy and austere medical environment. I also have experience working in the service industry.
Aside from working, I am an avid writer and photographer and have published in several magazines. In my spare time, I love to practice my surfing and explore local cities and surrounding nature!
Age
30 & 26

What else ...
We like playing card games and listening to music. We're easy going and sociable people interested in learning new skills and meeting new people.

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The Hospital At Your Door service provided us with invaluable insight into the challenges of healthcare provision in rural Indian communities and the important role that Ayurvedic medicine plays in meeting these needs. We would each join one of the… read more


