goKonrad's Philadelphia travel blog You have to appreciate Philadelphia and the notorious Philly attitude. It’s like the city takes their motto, the “city of brotherly love,” very literally – but not in the original Quaker way. It’s more like how you’d treat your real brother as a kid. You yell and fight constantly, but you have [...]
The Language Learning Strategy to be Fluent in 3 Months. I recently hosted a digital fireside chat with foreign language learning expert, Benny Lewis (aka "The Irish Polyglot"), to discuss his language learning tips for how to quickly learn any foreign language. Benny is fluent in over 10 languages, is the creator of the world's most [...]
Prioritize your trip planning to focus on a more meaningful travel experience. Most trip planning consists of spending too much time on itinerary and logistics, yet not enough time preparing for how to make their trip more rewarding and interactions more meaningful. A little conscious effort – which can even be done on the plane or bus – can go [...]
goKonrad's Antigua Guatemala travel blog Time seems to have stood still for Antigua, Guatemala. Founded by the Spanish and well-preserved, the entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Exploring this historical and picturesque city is like stepping back into the 18th century – with cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and a vibrant culture. Nestled in between a [...]
Determine and stay true to your own travel style. There’s no right way to travel. It should be a personal experience based on how you specifically are entertained, educated, and energized. While travel is as an opportunity to get outside your comfort zone and have new experiences, don’t force yourself into being someone you’re not [...]
Why work and travel doesn't have to be an either/or proposition. Do you aspire to have the freedom to travel and see the world, but don’t want to – or can’t – abandon your career? Are you following the prudent path, yet remain in a persistent state of wanderlust as you day dream over travel blogs and [...]
Student Travel: the benefits of being a student of the world, instead of a university. I recently saw an ad with this headline: “How Do You Gain an Edge in the World? By Navigating Around It.” I was captivated by the message, but a little taken back when I saw that it was an ad for [...]
goKonrad's Cape Town travel blog (South Africa) In between the towering Table Mountain and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean lies a small pocket that has become one of the world’s most naturally beautiful cities. This laid back and multicultural city inspires travelers as they wander around her bustling streets and harbors, follow in Nelson [...]
goKonrad's Buenos Aires travel blog Few cities stir up the imagination like the exciting capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires. It’s the cultural capital of Latin America and is often referred to as the “Paris of the Americas” because of its European feel. It’s a proud city that’s full of life, history, culture, and great food. Buenos [...]
