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Eight Years Later, Love 2.0 Still Makes Me Uncomfortable
A reflection on relationships, belonging, and the annoying habit old lessons have of staying relevant
7 hrs ago
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Wilko van de Kamp
Why I’m Not Exactly Cheering for FIFA in Vancouver
An expensive reminder that not every big event feels like it belongs to the city hosting it.
Jun 12
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Wilko van de Kamp
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The Premium Card Trap: When “Free Travel” Starts Feeling Expensive
A generous Amex Platinum referral offer can be useful, but only if the card fits your real travel life, not the fantasy version of it.
Jun 5
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Wilko van de Kamp
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May 2026
The Traveller’s Paradox
Why I fall in love with places… and still keep moving
May 29
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Wilko van de Kamp
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How Weird Is Odd Bunch? A Review of my First Month
Imperfect produce, smaller grocery bills, marathon fuel, accidental margaritas, and one ongoing dispute about green beans
May 22
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Wilko van de Kamp
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Learning To Do Less: The Weird Head Games Before Race Day
Another BMO Vancouver marathon in the books, trained on three runs a week and a lot of trust
May 15
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Wilko van de Kamp
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Mission vs Vision: The Subtle Mistake That Keeps You Stuck
You don’t need a better goal. You need a better way to get there.
May 8
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Wilko van de Kamp
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The Way My Trips Always End
Why coming home never feels quite as good as the trip itself
May 1
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Wilko van de Kamp
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April 2026
The Gig Economy Works. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Good.
Convenience is easy. Accountability is harder.
Apr 24
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Wilko van de Kamp
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Earth Day Isn’t About the Planet. It’s About You
Freedom was never somewhere else: the way you experience the world matters more than where you go
Apr 17
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Wilko van de Kamp
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Why I Skip the All-Inclusive Resorts
The difference between staying somewhere and actually experiencing a place
Apr 10
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Wilko van de Kamp
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Headphones Shouldn’t Be Controversial
Why a United Airlines rule about audio etiquette is actually common sense
Apr 3
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Wilko van de Kamp
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