Who are the PhD Nomads?
We are Peter and Marina, a couple of digital nomads with PhDs. We work remotely as medical writers while slowly exploring the world. Learn more...
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Reflections Archive
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Living an examined life
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 1 CommentWith Thailand on my right, and Laos on my left, I type these words while seated on-board a slow boat drifting gently down the Mekong River. We are nearly an... -
Travel vs. Vacation: which is better?
Posted on August 2, 2010 | 2 CommentsSince the first time I vacationed sans parents (Daytona Beach, Florida back in my final year of high-school) I have come to realize that travel and a vacation are two... -
On Friends and Friendships
Posted on July 6, 2010 | 6 CommentsGood friends are difficult to find. And yet once you find them they enrich your life infinitely. Just now I am struck with a stark realization: I have lost many... -
On Love: The One Certainty
Posted on July 5, 2010 | 1 Comment“I’m uncertain about many things in this life, but I am absolutely sure about one thing: I love you.” We’re sitting aboard a “first class” train heading across the most interesting... -
On Life and Work Balance
Posted on June 19, 2010 | 4 Comments“It is all about the decisions you make,” says Simon, while we walk on a dirt road heading back to our hostels after having snorkeled with various fish in a... -
On life perspective: Arequipa’s reality check
Posted on June 13, 2010 | 4 Comments“Stopping the cocaine trade in Peru is equivalent to economic suicide,” calmly explains our guide, Miguel. We all listen intently, while sitting in a white Mercedez van which has stopped... -
Subjectivity of Travel Experiences
Posted on June 8, 2010 | 1 Comment“Chicas in Brasil? Ohh, muy beautiful. Nice titties, nice ass.” Marina and I nod along awkwardly, as the disheveled man who sat down beside us at Kennedy park in Lima,... -
Crying over a latte in Lima
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No Comments“I think I’m going to cry” And then I did, just a bit. The single tear was shed while sipping a vanilla latte and having the first satisfying breakfast in... -
Missing Home
Posted on June 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsWe’ve been gone for just over 3 weeks. We’re set to fly out to Lima, Peru later this evening. And I’m experiencing my first longing for home. As all those... -
The Beginning of our Life Detour
Posted on April 18, 2010 | 1 CommentAs I type the first words of what I hope to become many on this blog, my arms still ache from the multiple vaccinations I received yesterday. I got a...
