I was once in your shoes. As a new travel therapist, I had no idea what to expect of my first assignment. How would people react to me? Would I be able to provide the same level of care that I did at my previous job? What if something bad happened; would there be little …
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Oahu is filled with beautiful hikes and waterfalls! While you can spend hours following streams and chasing waterfalls (insert TLC lyrics), there are many relatively well-marked hikes that will take you to some beautiful falls. After living on Oahu for several years, these are the best waterfall hikes on Oahu that I recommend to travelers visiting …
Waikiki Beach is a neighborhood on Oahu known for combining the laid-back beach life with the buzz of a modern city. Filled with highrise hotels and apartments, this is a favorite vacation spot for many tourists coming to the Hawaiian Islands. There is no denying that Waikiki is an expensive destination. With hotel rooms averaging …
View Post Imagine being on the top of a beautiful granite mountain, 1000 miles from home. To your left is a gushing waterfall full of cold spring water and to your right are views of a sprawling valley. You made it to the top after a day of climbing and now bask in nature’s beauty …
In a year where it seems to be the 131st day of March, here we are rapidly approaching the holiday season. In true holiday fashion, I am offering up deals and saving on some of my favorite products that can help you through the end of the year and in 2021. 50% off Travel Therapy …
Portland is well established as the ‘hipster’ capital of the U.S.A and for good reason. Loaded with unique breweries, locally-owned shops, and food trucks throughout the city, it’s easy to understand while you’ll already be wishing you had more than one weekend to spend in Portland! *Fun Fact: You’ll also love Portland because it’s one …
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Maui! Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, which is also known as “The Valley Isle”. Maui has so much to offer, from the stunning beach to windswept palms and luscious jungles. It’s no wonder that Conde Naste travelers have voted it the Best Island in the US …
The past five months have been extremely challenging for our community of traveling therapists. What started in September with waves of therapy layoffs due to CMS changes grew into a large decline of jobs and mass layoffs as states went into the shelter in place orders with COVID. Many travelers took permanent positions to weather …
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Unemployment has been the talk of a lot of online therapy forums lately as clinics and schools are closing in the midst of COVID-19. As many therapists are sadly getting furloughed, let go from jobs completely, or hours drastically cut, it’s a topic on many people’s minds. Sally Paulding, is an SLP who found herself …
When I started my first traveling speech-language pathologist job in 2010, I was filled with the excitement of the travel lifestyle. I pictured myself traveling for a couple of years and then settling down. Somehow, over the years, the short-term travel lifestyle warped into my long-term way of being. Travel has its ups and downs. …
Hey you, that recruiter there, I’m talking to you. You know, the one who called me and asked me if I wanted a job in a state I wasn’t licensed in after I told your agency 5 times to remove me from your call list. Or, that person who found me on social media, saw …
It’s a pleasure to have a piece written by former healthcare recruiter turned travel blogger, Mike Rush. I met Mike at a bloggers conference this year in Texas. We immediately connected over the fact that he is a former recruiter and I’m a traveler. It’s great to have him as a guest blogger to share …
