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I travelled to Abu Dhabi on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The dialysis was at the Imperial College London Diabetes and Endocrine Centre. The team was highly professional, and the facilities were top-tier. Honestly, the whole experience felt next level. Abu Dhabi does things on a different level. The food This is where they truly blew me away: a proper food menu with a selection of dishes that rotates ever

I travelled to Valencia on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The dialysis was at Diaverum in Paterna, a direct and short metro ride from the city center. They did not allow filming inside, but if you have been to one Diaverum, you know the drill: clean, professional, and reliable, with consistent quality wherever you are in the world. The food The dialysis food situation? Cookies and coffee. What it costs Val

I travelled to the Gdansk area on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis center is in Gdynia, right next to Gdansk. The dialysis care The dialysis was at Diaverum in Gdynia. As with other Diaverum centers I have visited, it was clean, professional, and reliable, with the same consistent quality you find at Diaverum anywhere in the world. The food One thing to know: this center does not provide food during dialysis, so

I travelled to Copenhagen on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The center is at Frederiksberg Hospital, a big medical complex. I'll be honest: sorting out the paperwork and lab results here got a little adventurous, and they are strict about Candida auris screening, so be well prepared when you reserve your dialysis. Once that was done, everything was fine. The food The food on dialysis was genuinely good. No

I travelled to Skien on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care Skien is a short drive from Oslo, with fresh Nordic air and a pace of life that resets you. The care was calm and professional, and everything ran smoothly. The food This was the real highlight. Hands down the best dialysis meal I have ever had. If you go, you are in for a treat. What it costs Norway accepts the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). W

I travelled to Athens on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care This was one of the friendliest teams I have met on my travels. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to have us. It made the whole experience easy. The food Not just any food: according to the nurse, sandwiches were delivered straight from a famous local Greek bakery. But like a gas station sandwich, and you get 2 packed in a bag that you can take hom

I travelled to Split on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The center is in the Split hospital, an older building with real character. But inside there are new Fresenius machines and some of the friendliest staff I have come across on my travels. They made me feel completely welcome from the very first moment. The food I dont know what was thet. Hospital food... What it costs Croatia accepts the European Healt

I travelled to Pula on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. Pula is a special place for us: the yearly group trips here, organised by the Slovenian kidney patients association ILOS, are what inspired Dialysis Adventures in the first place. The dialysis care The center is in the Pula hospital. The care was fine and straightforward. One small thing to know: there is no Wi-Fi in the dialysis center, so bring something to keep yourse

I travelled to Milano on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The center is in Monza near Milano. The dialysis care The center is in Monza, just a short trip from Milano, so it is very convenient. One honest tip: it took me a little while to find a nurse who spoke English, but once I did, everything ran smoothly. The food They did not hold back on the Italian hospitality: proper Italian paninis. What it costs Italy accepts the E

I travelled to the Lisbon area on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The center is in Cascais / Estoril, on the coast. The dialysis care The center is in Cascais, a charming coastal town just outside Lisbon where the Atlantic is worth a photo. The dialysis was handled by the team at Diaverum: professional, welcoming, and genuinely kind. Exactly what you need when you are far from home. What it costs Portugal accepts the Europea

I travelled to Aegina on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The dialysis was at the Saronic Nephrological Center. Michael and the whole team were incredibly warm, caring, and welcoming. They made us feel like family. This is what exceptional dialysis care looks like. The food They served a small sandwich during the session, and they even treated us to ice cream. What it costs Aegina is in Greece, so if you are

I travelled to Dubai on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The clinic was good. The team was warm and professional, the center was clean, and the machines were modern. I felt well looked after from the start. On the care side, I have nothing to complain about. One thing to know: the marker's/sreology fee This is the tip I wish someone had told me. On your first dialysis session in Dubai, they are required by l

I travelled to Tenerife on dialysis and wanted to share how it went, so you know what to expect before you go. The dialysis care The care was good. The center was clean and well run, and the team looked after me from the start. It felt calm and professional, and I had no problems with the treatment. One thing to know: Canarian Social Security system Tenerife is in Spain, so if you are an EU patient you can use your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). One important thing to