Riya
& Rasa

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  • 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
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  • 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 & TV
    Culture
    Charity work
    Writing
    Photography
    DIY & crafts
    Music
    Languages
    Drawing & painting
    Art & design
    Beach
    Nature
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Persian (Farsi): Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    We are very interested in learning new languages and teaching others.

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  • 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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