School of Travel

Oct 20 2022 32 ep. 26 mins 1.1k
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The School of Travel podcast keeps you updated on the newest travel tips, trending stories, unique destinations, travel hacks, and industry insights that could help (or hurt) your next trip. I make sure you are in the know for the the best gear, tech, and services that is shaping the future of travel. - DM me on Instagram: @gokonrad - Get a personalized, always up-to-date travel guide for your next trip with the TripScout app for iPhone: https://tripscout.app.link/schooloftravel

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Food & Travel Lessons with Andrew Zimmern

Oct 20 2022 4 mins  
Andrew Zimmern recently shared his advice with me on how to travel more intentionally, cook (and eat) better, and be a more thoughtful consumer of the food industry. I summarized three of the most important lessons from our conversation that I immediately put into action in my life. You won't want to miss this incredible advice from the legendary celebrity chef, traveler, and TV

The Most Fun & Loving Country In The World

Aug 09 2020 5 mins  
What I learned from the most fun and loving country in the world... The Philippines! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/gokonrad/posts/3050836791678948

Adventures in Papua New Guinea

Aug 07 2020 6 mins  
What was the biggest adventure of your life? Mine was Papua New Guinea. It was both the most challenging and best travel experience I had out of the ~100 countries I’ve explored. It's remote. It's rugged. It lacks infrastructure. Over 800 languages are spoken. It appears to be untouched by the outside world for hundreds - if not thousands - of years. Encountering the wrong tribe,

Take Risks & Push Your Creative Limits with Chris Burkard

Aug 06 2020 6 mins  
Is something holding you back from having a more adventurous and creative life or career? Chris Burkard will change your entire perspective... Chris is one of the world's leading adventure photographers and his photos/films have inspired millions of travelers. He took big risks to invest in himself, pushed the limits of his creativity, and created such an inspiring life and career

Today Has Been Stolen From YOU!

Aug 05 2020 5 mins  
Every person and product in your life has a plan for how they want you to spend your time. Our default nature is to react. As a result, our days are usually dictated by whatever request was first, most recent, or loudest. But here's the thing - no one has ever accomplished anything meaningful or achieved fulfillment by letting other people dictate their schedule. In the quest of tr

Leadership Lessons from Extreme Environments with Alison Levine

Jul 30 2020 5 mins  
Alison Levine was the team captain of the first USA Women’s Expedition to Mt Everest. She climbed the highest peak of every continent. She skied to both the North and South Pole. She’s a NY Times best-selling author. She also has a congenital heart defect and didn't climb her first mountain until the age of 32, two years after her second heart surgery. Alison's story is full of

3 Lessons on Happiness from Denmark

Jul 28 2020 5 mins  
Denmark is consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world - but why? On my recent trip, I explored that question and the answer is shockingly simple. Here are the 3 lessons I learned about why the Danes are the happiest people on earth. WATCH THE EPISODE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/154439111318745/videos/265703681412954 #denmark #copenhagen

How Egypt Changed Me

Jul 17 2020 7 mins  
I spent 2 years exploring Egypt. I gave a lot of myself to that country, but she gave me way more in return. The Egyptian hospitality, the mazes of Cairo neighborhoods, the entrepreneurial and creative spirit, the life in full swing at 4am, the smiling fruit vendors, koshari, taamia, basbousa, and hearing the call to prayer each day from a thousands minarets.... as well as the pove

Celebrate Bourdain Day with 3 Life & Travel Lessons from Anthony Bourdain #BourdainDay

Jun 25 2020 5 mins  
Today is the 2nd annual Bourdain Day to celebrate Anthony Bourdain’s life. Let’s all take a moment to reflect on what lessons we learned about travel, food, and life from him. Bourdain opened all of our minds and palates. He nudged us all to be more curious and open-minded. He showed us a more honest and authentic perspective of the world. Even though I never met Bourdain, his

The Ultimate Traveler Mindset

Jun 24 2020 4 mins  
Rolf Potts changed my life. His book Vagabonding inspired my first long-term trip through Africa, Europe, and the Middle East - and I haven't looked back since. His philosophy will strike a chord whether you are planning an adventure in a far flung corner of the globe or stepping out into your own backyard. I've known Rolf for a while, but after my most recent conversation with him