Episode 100 is a Drunk Q&A answering questions from the New Medical Nomads listeners! From The Most Awkward Dating Story? to How to Handle Loneliness? there are many golden travel tips sprinkled throughout this long form 3 digit episode. Thank you for celebrating the 100th episode of the New Medical Nomads Podcast with the perfect mix of embarrassing questions and deep thoughtful discussions on the challenges faced in travel!   7:00 What have you changed your mind on in travel since starting? 10:00 What would you have changed in the past few years? 14:00 Intro of Dr. Jodi James! 19:00 How do you handle loneliness? 21:00 What challenges do you see in the next few years? 30:00 What is the hardest part about travel? 33:00 How do you choose your contracts? 35:00 Where was the funnest place you have been? 39:00 How do you handle relationships and love life while traveling? 58:00 What is your most embarrassing dating story? 1:07:00 The Stage Dancing Story 1:11:00 What things make the best or worst contracts? 1:17:00 What do you do when you walk into a bad contract?    1:22:00 What have been your favorite episodes of the podcast?  https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/biggest-fear-for-a-traveler https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/harry-potter-and-medical-travel-anti-fragile https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/negotiation-personalities-which-disney-character-are-you-episode-90 https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/your-why-for-travel-acting-with-intent-growth-mindset-brandon-leeker   1:25:00 Where do you see yourself in the next 3 years?  1:31:00 What would you say to someone just jumping into travel?   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

I traveled to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru for 3 months. Here is a detailed video of how I prepped for my travel trip to South America, and what I wish I would have done!   8:00 Learning Spanish:   Blink Spanish School: https://www.blinkspanish.com/ DuoLingo: https://www.duolingo.com/   11:00 Car Share Services:   Uber: https://www.uber.com/ Cabify: https://cabify.com/en Beat: https://thebeat.co/en/   12:00 International Drivers License with AAA 16:00 Big Trash Bags  19:00 Travel Bag with Straps: https://www.rei.com/product/112654/osprey-porter-46-travel-pack 21:00 Google FI: https://fi.google.com/about/plans/   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

I traveled to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru for 3 months. Here is a detailed video of how I prepped for my travel trip to South America, and what I did right!   4:00 Vaccinations and Passport Health: https://www.passporthealthusa.com/ 8:00 Mosquito Repellent Spray with DEET: https://www.rei.com/product/768970/sawyer-permethrin-pump-spray-24-oz 10:00 Health Insurance and World Nomads: https://www.worldnomads.com/usa/ 13:00 Hostel World: https://www.hostelworld.com/ 14:00 US Government Travel Site: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html 16:00 STEP Program: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html 18:00 Buying One-way Plane Tickets and Onward Ticket: https://onwardticket.com/ 29:00 TSA Lock and Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Creek-Travel-Gear-Cable/dp/B001M0O0EE 31:00 Horizontal Load Bag: https://www.rei.com/product/112654/osprey-porter-46-travel-pack 34:00 Don't get comfortable 35:00 Micro Fiber Towel: https://www.amazon.com/Rainleaf-Microfiber-Towel-Inches-Green/dp/B01A4ZXVOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=microfiber+towel&qid=1594589637&sr=8-5 39:00 LifeStraw Water Bottle: https://www.lifestraw.com/products/lifestraw-go 43:00 Unlocking Cell Phones 52:00 Emergency Cash and Hiding Places 56:00 Avoiding ATM fees with Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ 1:01:00 Credit Cards and International Fees: https://creditcards.chase.com/rewards-credit-cards/sapphire/preferred 1:02:00 Episode about Travel Hacking: https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/travel-hacking-credit-card-points-with-alex-engar   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

I was in Peru when COVID-19 hit and suddenly became trapped when the borders closed -- with 4 hours notice! Here is my wild story about being stuck in Peru. (Part 3 of 3)

3:00 STEP Program: https://step.state.gov/ 12:00 13,000 US citizens Stuck in Peru 15:00 Locals being chased by police on motorcycles! 19:00 Articles about being stuck in Peru: https://www.thedailybeast.com/americanstravelinginperu-wait-to-be-rescued-by-the-united-states?ref=author&fbclid=IwAR32TOcenN-UvV4ayr9Rvm-3dm5A8IlKuiYUbJf2XgoMJVF4_yoS5wtJmnQ   https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12326247&fbclid=IwAR11frvnFYmDDZWcqRwjBNSJ-jWWY5aKn0Q6OYk4WbM4_3qfNqSR0BlbM5I   20:00 Non-profit Helping Repatriation: https://repatriateusa.net/ 22:00 Facebook Post Asking for Support: https://www.facebook.com/dylan.callier/posts/10158153954707910  28:00 Why there were empty seats on the planes! 33:00 The US Embassy Calling the Non-profit a Scam: https://thehill.com/policy/international/491078-us-embassy-backtracks-on-scam-warnings-about-americans-repatriation?fbclid=IwAR2KsF9MVzjUKjQDl1UMo991dMN0b3YEBIyBJiaD-GC86KzG3FRxzlLSY2c 40:00 Travelers Health Insurance: https://www.worldnomads.com/usa/ 42:00 Apps for Seeing Where You are at in the World: https://www.life360.com/ , https://www.snapchat.com/ 42:00 US Government Website for Safety Information: https://travel.state.gov/ 44:00 Google FI: https://fi.google.com/about/   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan   Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

I was in Peru when COVID-19 hit and suddenly became trapped when the borders closed -- with 4 hours notice! Here is my wild story about being stuck in Peru. (Part 2 of 3)   5:00 Taking a big chance 9:00 Return to Cusco! 19:00 The Police barge in at night 23:00 Strange police activity and fake police 24:00 Me reaching out and asking friends for contacting Congress: https://www.facebook.com/dylan.callier/posts/10158153954707910 32:00 Persons that didn't make it back to the US 36:00 Blink Spanish School: https://www.blinkspanish.com/   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan   Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

I was in Peru when COVID-19 hit and suddenly became trapped when the borders closed -- with 4 hours notice! Here is my wild story about being stuck in Peru. (Part 1 of 3)   2:00 Two different stories 4:00 Thailand and Indonesia Episodes: https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/travel-trip-overseas-thailand-and-indonesia?rq=79 https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/bali-rabies-and-covering-your-ass-ets?rq=80 https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/podcast/travel-negotiation-and-getting-taken-advantage-of-bad-deals?rq=81 5:00 Surrounded by Fearful Persons 6:00 My South America Trip Plan 9:00 Blink Spanish School: https://www.blinkspanish.com/ 16:00 Peru Bus Stations  20:00 Hikes:  Laguna 69, Peru Laguna Cherub, Peru Leguna Peron, Peru Ice Lake, Colorado 22:00 Arriving to Cusco 26:00 Peru Quarantine Begins! 31:00 The Gates of Machu Picchu

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Handling a ticket on the road so that your insurance rates don't go up is a little trickier than when at home. Here's what I did, what I learned, and the step-by-step on what to do if you get a speeding ticket on the road!   5:00 What I used to do when I got tickets 7:00 Calling my insurance 9:00 Setting-up Driver Education Classes 13:00 What the Drivers Education Course looked like 16:00 Horse and Buggy Days 20:00 SpotHero app: https://spothero.com/   Get 3 Vetted Recruiters for Free! http://www.nomadicare.com/dylan   Get your TravCon Tickets here! https://travelersconference.com/

Dr. Stephen Stockhausen is a veteran traveler with contract negotiations in the double digits. He influenced my negotiations when first getting into the travel game and has mentored many traveling physical therapists! This is the last piece in our 3 part interview that talks about how negotiate without feeling "yucky" or burning bridges!   4:00 Dr. Steve and Ellen Stockhausen's Negotiation Flow 9:00 Can I ask my recruiter for a list of jobs? 15:00 What is an amount that is within my ballpark? 20:00 The power of "If, Then" statements 24:00 How Steve almost always negotiated a pay increase  24:40 Book Recommendation: Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ulry 36:00 Book Recommendation: Influence, Pre-Suasion, Yes! 50 Scientific and Proven Ways to be More Persuasive by Robert Cialdini. Influence 41:00 Recommended ExPed Self-Inflating Air Mattress: http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats/megamat-duo-10-m-green 43:00 Steve's Favorite Travel Stories   Find the Negotiations Course at: https://ptadventures.thinkific.com/   Find Dr. Stephen and Ellen Stockhausen at: Website: ptadventures.com Instagram: @ptadventures_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTAdventures/   Follow New Medical Nomads directly at: https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/

Dr. Stephen Stockhausen is a veteran traveler with contract negotiations in the double digits. He influenced my negotiations when first getting into the travel game and has mentored many traveling physical therapists! This second part in our 3 part interview we discuss how to communicate your value as a medical traveler. Spoiler: this is the part where most new travelers struggle with!   5:00 The difference between being valuable and communicating value 10:00 Resume Tips 12:00 Being searchable and find-able online 16:00 Perceived Confidence  19:00 Funny First Interviews  22:00 Standard Interview Questions 32:00 Recruiters, Interviews, and Payment   Find the Negotiations Course at: https://ptadventures.thinkific.com/   Find Dr. Stephen and Ellen Stockhausen at: Website: ptadventures.com Instagram: @ptadventures_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTAdventures/   Follow New Medical Nomads directly at: https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/

Dr. Stephen Stockhausen is a veteran traveler with contract negotiations in the double digits. He influenced my negotiations when first getting into the travel game and has mentored many traveling physical therapists! This first part in our 3 part interview talks about how to be valuable and increase that value as a medical traveler.   3:00 Dr. Stockhausen is back for another episode! Check out the original episode:  9:00 The perception of travelers 13:00 How is a traveler valuable? 18:00 Perceived Value vs Actual Value 23:00 How to improve your value 30:00 How to become more valuable in the next 2 weeks 32:00 Medbridge Online Certifications:  37:00 Minimum CEU requirements 47:00 GEROS Podcast Episode: 48:00 "You don't have to be greedy, but you don't have to get hosed."   Find the Negotiations Course at: https://ptadventures.thinkific.com/   Find Dr. Stephen and Ellen Stockhausen at: Website: ptadventures.com Instagram: @ptadventures_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTAdventures/ Follow New Medical Nomads directly at: https://www.newmedicalnomads.com/