Hippocratic Holiday

Today, I am joined by Dr. Ela Cadilo, who is a pediatric anesthesiologist that I met in the endoscopy suite while I was on the locums’ road. She is an amazing worldwide traveler and has been to many remarkable places. She recently took a 5 day trip to Jordan with her father and is here to tell us all about her magnificent journey.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why she chose to go to Jordan and what time of year she went.
• Tip: There are many direct flights to Jordan on Emirates and Royal Jordanian.
• Safety and Hospitality are amazing in Jordan and most people spoke English.
• They used Alexander and Roberts Tours to guide them along the way.
• How you can rent a car and do this journey by yourself easily as well.
• Amman, the capital of Jordan, was the start and end of their journey.
• They stayed at the W Amman and truly enjoyed the hotel and the food.
• Visiting Jerash, one of the best examples of Roman Ruins outside of Italy.
• They also visited Ajloun Castle just outside of Amman as well.
• All of the amazing pastries and foods they tried along the way including the Jordanian National Dish, Mansaf.
• Spending two days in Petra and what they did there.
• Petra at night by candlelight with music inside of the treasury.
• Petra is so large and has so many different areas to explore.
• Tip: What to bring along with you for the Petra experience.
• Check out the book: Married to a Bedouin written by a woman Ela met while she was there.
• Glamping in Wadi Rum in the middle of the desert underneath the stars.
• They stayed at: Discovery Bedu in Wadi Rum.
• How there was no wifi at their camp in Wadi Rum.
• Traveling with her parents around the world.

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Today, I am joined by Cory S. Fawcett, MD. He is the author of four award winning, Amazon best-selling books including: "The Doctor's Guide to Starting your Practice Right", "The Doctor's Guide to Eliminating Debt", "The Doctor's Guide to Smart Career Alternatives and Retirement" and "The Doctor's Guide to Real Estate Investing for Busy Professionals." He spent 23 years as a private practice general surgeon in southern Oregon and has been involved in multiple real estate and business endeavors. He left medicine in 2017 to devote more time to his new business, “The Prescription for Financial Success,” in order to teach doctors how to live a more fulfilling life by becoming debt free and attaining financial independence.

He is enjoying his own financial independence by writing, speaking, and coaching doctors into a better financial position while he and his wife, of 30 years, explore the world. He is here telling us all about one of his latest trips to the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This trail is a walking pilgrimage that has its roots in the Middle Ages. It runs from Pamplona to Santiago, Spain and is a 450-mile adventure that Cory did with his wife and their backpacks. Amazing!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why he and his wife decided to take this 38 day walk across Spain.
• How the movie, "The Way" helped convince them to do the trip.
• This is a medieval pilgrimage route that was originally done to bury Saint James in a church at the end of the route.
• Tip: You can download apps on your phone for each pathway on the journey.
• All of the physical preparation they did ahead of time to prepare for the trip.
• The hostel type lodging (Albergue) that they stayed at along the way.
• The trail passport and how you get it stamped along the way.
• How you get a certificate at the end showing you completed the trek.
• The different people they met along the way and how it differed depending on what part of the trail you were on.
• Where they ate along the way and what kinds of foods they enjoyed.
• Tip: Bring cash for this trip since most places in small towns don’t take credit.
• How the Spanish siesta culture affected them on the trip.
• Safety tips on the trail and if they felt safe during the length of the trip.
• How the trail can be very moving and what it’s like to go to church at the end.
• Tip: Audio books can be helpful along the way to pass the time.
• What the bathroom situation was like along the way.
• Tip: Every town had free water fountains so it was easy to fill your bottle anytime.
• How they made it for 7 weeks with only two outfits and three pairs of underwear.
• Why they decided not to use their phones, watch news or go on social media.
• Minimalism and how the trip has inspired them to not have so many things.
• How the journey can be made in many different ways based on location and travel preferences.
• Tip: There are services that will transport your bags for you each day.
• Listen in to Cory’s episode on the Hippocratic Hustle: Episode 93: Dr. Cory Fawcett.

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Today I am joined by Dr. Jeanette. She is a pediatrician, wife to her amazing anesthesiologist husband of almost 9 years, and mom to four active and rambunctious city kids ranging from age 1 to almost 8 years. She’s lived in all the major cities of the northeast and Mid-Atlantic and now calls Baltimore home. In her free time, she is involved in her church, cheers on her kids at their sporting events and explores her home city. Recently, Dr. Jeanette traveled to Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• They flew in on a direct flight from Baltimore to Denver arriving at 9pm.
• Then, they took a shuttle to the car rental center and stayed the night at a local Holiday Inn that was able to accommodate her family of 6.
• Tip: Denver now has a new luggage drop area on the south side of the 5th floor for United Airlines that is never crowded!
• The next day they drove an hour and a half to Estes Park and checked in to their Airbnb. vrbo.com/949508
• Hiking took up a large part of their trip as they explored the park and all of the lakes and trails in the area.
• Tip: Head to parking lots very early to get a parking spot or it will be full.
• Tip: Another reason to start early is that they get a lot of rain later in the day.
• Tip: Pack snacks and lunch so you don’t have to worry about it when you’re hiking.
• The kids really enjoyed playing “Eye Spy” and The Junior Ranger Program including their binoculars, headlamps and compasses.
• Her family hiked and explored RMNP for 3 days. They also took one day to relax.
• In the town of Estes Park, they shopped a bit and ate at two restaurants: Nepal's Cafe and Cafe de Pho Thai.
• Tip: Estes Park has a nice children’s play area in the center of town.
• They did not have many issues with the altitude change but gave themselves a day to adjust at the beginning in Denver as well.
• Shuttle buses are available in the area from town and also between trailheads.
• Her family really enjoyed Ride a Kart Amusements for a fun escape from nature.
• They were lucky enough to see some deer, birds and many chipmunks.
• She recommends Mill’s Lake Trail for an off the beaten path trail with less traffic.
• Her and her family truly enjoyed the trip and felt like it was very refreshing.
• Segment still needs to be added to the end so not sure if it will need more notes here.

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Today I am joined by Cheri Wiggins, MD who is a mom of 13 and 11 year old daughters, is a locum tenens specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and is also a serial entrepreneur. She has her own travel blog now too to help families travel smart and on a budget. She is here today to tell us all about how her and her family use the, “One Bag Travel,” concept wherever they go to make their trips so much easier. Don’t miss out on all of her tips and to find out how your family can travel with one bag too!

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Cheri has a wonderful and informational family travel blog called: YourFamilyCanTravel.com. 
• Listen in to Cheri’s story about locum tenens on the Hippocratic Hustle Podcast: Episode 32 and also a previous episode on how to sell products online: Episode 28.
• Cheri and her family have traveled to Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain so far and will be going to Great Britain and Greece this year.
• What exactly is, “One Bag Travel,” and how you can do it too.
• What Cheri wears on the plane to travel and what exact outfits she packs for her trip.
• How, “One Bag Travel,” helps you travel so much easier and saves money too!
• What bags Cheri recommends for adults and kids.
• How packing cubes help to organize your clothes and make packing easier.
• Getting souvenirs home without buying extra bags.
• How to get children into the, “One Bag Travel,” mindset and to carry their own bag.
• Laundry on the go to maximize clothing options on your trip.
• Renting an apartment or Airbnb that has laundry and cooking facilities available.
• Cheri’s favorite underwear for travel are:  Exofficio.com.
• Bringing quick dry clothing since most apartments have washers but not dryers.

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Today I am joined by Tuhina Raman, MD who is a Pulmonologist in the Philadelphia area. She tells us all about the incredible trip she took to Rome, Pompei and the Amalfi Coast in Italy alone with her two children who are 8 and 6 years old.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Flying to Europe on Norwegian Airlines- it’s great!
• Minimalist packing, doing laundry on the road, and throw away clothing.
• Tip: Why rolling luggage is a must for Europe.
• Staying in Airbnb’s throughout Italy.
• Using Melatonin to get accustomed to the local time and avoid jetlag.
• 5 days in Rome- seeing the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican and Biking in Villa Borghese Park.
• Why it’s important to schedule downtime on trips with kids.
• Gelato is a requirement in Italy twice a day!
• How easy it is to take public buses all around Rome.
• Tip: traveling to Italy in Spring is perfect and uncrowded since it’s off season.
• Day trip to Pompei- train from Rome to Naples and then small train to Pompei.
• Tip: Luggage storage in Pompei.
• Airbnb Experience- Explore Pompei with an Archaeologist.
• Italy is very family friendly and many things were free for children.
• Mount Vesuvius Winery stop on the way to Amalfi Coast.
• Getting a private driver from Pompei to the Amalfi Coast.
• Being prepared for carsickness on long, winding car rides.
• Taking ferries from town to town in the Amalfi Coast.
• Visiting the Emerald Grotto Cave.
• Taking a walk through a lemon orchard was her favorite activity.
• Why they decided to stay in Maiori for low crowds and beach access.
• Charming restaurant in Maiori: Ristorante Pineta 1903
• Tip: Finding foodie souvenirs in local delis.
• Why you don’t need a car for Rome or Amalfi.
• Tip: Booking train tickets ahead of time at: Trenitalia.com.
• Tip: Rent a portable wifi device at Rome Airport through OneMyFi.com.
• Tip: Use WhatsApp to communicate with locals through wifi.
• Experiencing Easter in Italy.
• Tip: Shop for nice leather bags, belts or coats in Rome.
• Must Do in Italy: Eat, Eat, Eat, Eat!!!
• Where Tuhina and her family will be traveling to next.

Tuhina and her children had a lovely trip and would recommend other families go and see Italy as well. It was very family friendly and Italians love children. Don’t forget to eat Gelato at least twice a day!

If you would like to get in touch with Tuhina regarding travel planning, reach out to her by email at: [email protected].

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Today I am joined by Nisha Mehta, MD who took the trip of a lifetime with her husband to both of the Four Seasons Bali resorts. She and her physician husband Parag split their 8 night trip between the Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay and the Four Seasons Bali at Sayan. Nisha is thinking about hosting a retreat at one of these properties someday, if you'd like to be included on her mailing list be sure to visit her at NishaMehtaMD.com. Also Check out her physician-only FaceBook Group Physician Side Gigs.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• Flying to Bali in economy class- its worth it!
• Managing being rerouted to the other side of the world
• Being pampered immediately upon arrival
• Amazing villas, private pools
• Tip: budget days to just stay at the resort
• Little ways a luxury resort makes your trip special
• Letting go when you're used to being the caretaker
• Traveling as a vegetarian to Bali
• Visiting the sites around the resorts
• Using a driver is cheaper than taking taxis
  • Nisha's recommended driver: Ketut Widiarta Aryadi (he goes by "Widi"). Text him via WhatsApp at +6281338479606
• Activities available at the resort
• Are these luxury resorts family friendly?
• What about the Bugs?
• What about the Monkies?

To sum up, this was an amazing and luxurious adventure, and its great to be reminded that, as caretakers, we need to be pampered every once and a while. ❤️

Welcome to the Inaugural episode of the Hippocratic Holiday Podcast! 

Emily Fiers, DO is an Emergency Medicine Doc from the Midwest. She traveled with 4 other physician families (7 adults and 11 kids!) to the Island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. They planned their adventure in between seeing patients in the ER. 

On this episode we discuss:

• How it was driving in the Bahamas
• Mr. Kean Stubbs Car Rental
• How it was driving in the Bahamas
• Harbour Island
• Spanish Wells
• Pig Island
• Snorkeling right off the beach
• Queen’s Bath
• Blue Hole
• Buying Groceries on the island
• Conch, the local delicacy
• Restaurants:
  • Friday Nights: Governor’s Harbor Fish Fry
  • Rainbow Inn for Pizza and live Music
  • Tippy’s - Great food and Awesome sunset views
• Disney Cruise Line will have a stop at the South End of Eleuthera
• Mosquito Season- when to avoid travel
• Exchange rate and Cost of items in the Bahamas
• Availability to use credit cards

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Be sure to visit www.HippocraticHoliday.com to learn more! 

From the creator of the Hippocratic Hustle Podcast now comes the new podcast sensation, Hippocratic Holiday- Achievable travel for Physician Families.This podcast is the next best thing to being there yourself. On this show you will Learn tips and tricks for travel to marvelous locations around the globe from physicians and physician families just like you! 

I don’t know about you but I was born to travel. I did a home-stay experience and lived with a family in Toulouse,  France during high school, and in undergrad I spent 6 months abroad studying at a French business school.  During that time I backpacked to England and Switzerland and spent many, many weekends in Paris. and then….. [crickets, long sigh] I went to medical school, and I basically didn’t ever leave the hospital or my house for literally 10 years while I finished residency and fellowship. Who else is like me? Who else is tired of being cooped up indoors? Now I and my family are ready to travel and get out there. and Ive found  there are so many places that I want to experience,  I’m having a hard time deciding where to go next. So, I created this podcast to help you and I learn together about the many destinations available to us as travelers. 

This podcast is meant to set you straight on the path to world and domestic adventure. It will help you get your family out there and experience new places and cultures. And, if you aren’t ready to get out there yourself you can listen as my guests relay the stories of their adventures, and enjoy a good vicarious daydream. Everyone loves escapism!

I also created this show because so many of the podcasts that I found are focused on travel that emphasizes the digital nomad lifestyle— but as physicians often we can’t relate to those shows. I know that physician families are lucky to get a week or 2 off a year to be adventurous, and we want to make the most of that time. But how do new know where to go? What should we do? How do we get there? Will it be a fun place for my kids? \

This show will cover budget kid-friendly weekends to bucket list second honeymoons and everything in between. So come explore with me and my amazing guests.

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