Get ready for some worldy wisdom from a veteran globe trotter! Erick Prince is a multi-passionate self-made photographer, photojournalist, blogger, YouTuber, and entrepreneur. He is also known as the Minority Nomad and is currently living and thriving in Bangkok, Thailand.  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Erick explains why he chose to settle in Bangkok after traveling 95 countries. He also highlights his experience traveling the world as a black man and former US military serviceman and shares golden nuggets of wisdom he’s learned along his digital nomad journey.   Erick and Kristin discuss their candid thoughts on the harmful impacts of societal structures on our ability to connect with other humans, how traditional education holds us back, and how to reclaim your sense of freedom in the world. (Hint: You don't have to be a digital nomad to do it!)   EPISODE 107 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The current status of travel and covid-19 in Thailand. What it’s like to live in Bangkok, Thailand. How living abroad dismantles the lies we’re told in our home country. How Erick’s life in Cleveland prepared him for international travel. Erick’s experience traveling while in the US Air Force & Why he left the military. Embracing loneliness, deep human connection, and vulnerability while traveling abroad.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Are people traveling to Thailand right now with a long-term Thai visa? Why Thailand? What are the benefits of living in Bangkok? Will the rise of digital nomadism cause a massive brain drain in the US? How did you get from growing up in Cleveland to traveling to nearly 100 countries?  What is the collective mindset like in the military? How can people integrate and get involved in their communities abroad? And much more!   RESOURCES Featured Product: Remote Health Insurance by SafetyWing - International health insurance for expats, digital nomads, and remote workers (including US and Canadian citizens). Get 5% off your first year of Remote Health! Activate discount on checkout page.    Related Videos:  5 Things I Hate About Being a Digital Nomad | Minority Nomad What I Dislike About Living Abroad Living in Japan as an American Abroad (what it’s like) Living in Japan as a Foreigner (Expat Lifestyle & Cost of Living)   Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell   Article: James Baldwin's Paris (New York Times)   Connect with Erick & Minority Nomad:  Minority Nomad Website Minority Nomad Instagram Minority Nomad YouTube Minority Nomad Facebook   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad  Buy Official Merch  Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ...................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohji, Annie, Ray, Ron, Henry, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Eddy, Warren, and James! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ....................................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.