My ode to Canada, for cage free humans everywhere
Books Nov 25, 2023
It all began in 2008, I was 26 at the time. Young, green, and very naive. I knew I...
If travel was free, where would you go?
Travel Oct 10, 2023
I’ve seen people post quotes and images on social media stating, “If travel were free you’d never see me...
Should you quit your job and travel the world?
Travel Apr 15, 2023
There’s been a trend lately with the rise of modern day, permanent nomads. They’re adventurers who sell everything they...
Enjoy this short travel video and interview with yours truly – bestselling travel author Wilko van de Kamp. It was shot on a summer motorcycle trip to my happy place – British Columbia. It’s a relatively short (3-6 hours “only”) from Calgary, depending on where you’re going, but a... Read more
How to eat like a local when traveling abroad
Travel July 15, 2023
When I arrive in a new place, I don’t like to have a quick meal at the first restaurant that catches my eye. The food usually turns out to be disappointing and the service even worse. Being stuck in a bad tourist-trap restaurant is such a waste of a... Read more
Airports can be a tricky place to navigate, and everyone gets a little stressed by just the thought of all the hassle that comes with it. My vacation mindset starts to kick in the second I get to the airport or even on the way there, but it gets... Read more
How to avoid surprise airline fees
Travel June 24, 2023
When I first got introduced to the wonderful world of air transportation, things were pretty friendly. A kind word or genuine smile would easily get an overweight suitcase past the scale and on board of the plane, without paying any extra fees. It does seem that mentality has changed. Nowadays... Read more
From the Netherlands to Canada: Reconnecting with Home
Travel June 23, 2023
Looking back on living in Canada for over a decade this month, I realized something I had unintentionally overlooked—the mismatch between my Dutch mindset and the Canadian corporate culture. Feeling homesick, I followed my heart and booked a last-minute trip to the Netherlands. Returning to the Netherlands felt like... Read more
Credit cards get a bad rap these days. Insane interest rates keep many North Americans in debt forever. Paying anywhere between 20-35% is no exception. We use one credit card to pay off the other, making just the minimum payments as we go along. For every $100 in balance,... Read more
As a seasoned traveller and a creator of the Travel Revolution program, I always strive to share my experiences with fellow globetrotters. Today, I feel compelled to tell a cautionary tale about rental cars on my recent trip to Amsterdam. I had an unfortunate encounter with a rental car... Read more
Making Up The Balance After A Decade In Canada
Travel June 14, 2023
Immigrating to a different country breaks something in you. Something that can never be repaired. Is it for better or worse? After living and working in Canada for a decade today it’s time to make up the balance.
Read more In this video I talk about free airfare, which obviously is one of the biggest things from my book ‘The Freedom Project‘: the ability to get on board of aircrafts for free, or for really cheap. I typically choose to still pay the taxes because not having to pay taxes on a flight... Read more