travel

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 • Wilko van de Kamp

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 • Wilko van de Kamp

The Way My Trips Always End

Why coming home never feels quite as good as the trip itself

May 1 • Wilko van de Kamp

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 • Wilko van de Kamp

Why I Skip the All-Inclusive Resorts

The difference between staying somewhere and actually experiencing a place

Apr 10 • Wilko van de Kamp

Headphones Shouldn’t Be Controversial

Why a United Airlines rule about audio etiquette is actually common sense

Apr 3 • Wilko van de Kamp

When Lounge Access Stops Feeling Premium (And Why That Might Be a Good Thing)

Amex is tightening the rules, and honestly… it was only a matter of time. Here's what you need to know

Mar 27 • Wilko van de Kamp

The Mexico Panic vs. The Mexico I Experienced

What the headlines say about safety is not always what you experience on the ground

Mar 20 • Wilko van de Kamp

The Last Time We Changed the Clocks in British Columbia

A small time change with surprisingly big implications for travellers

Mar 13 • Wilko van de Kamp

Travel Advisories Are Getting Louder. Has the World Actually Become More Dangerous?

When every country warns you about every other country, it’s time to zoom out and breathe.

Mar 6 • Wilko van de Kamp

Stop Paying Full Price for Average Hotel Rooms

Freedom favours the informed. What my motorcycle trip taught me about leverage, elite upgrades, and using FoundersCard strategically.

Feb 27 • Wilko van de Kamp

Love Is a Journey, Not a Destination

A Valentine’s Day reflection on freedom, choice, and staying yourself along the way

Feb 13 • Wilko van de Kamp

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