travel

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

The Tip That Followed Me Home

On travel, gratitude, and the moments we keep replaying long after the suitcase is unpacked.

Feb 6 • Wilko van de Kamp

Travel points are not an asset - they’re a liability

Why holding onto miles too long quietly works against you

Jan 30 • Wilko van de Kamp

Charge Your Energy Before You Run Out: A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution

Why 2026 Might Be the Year You Finally Stop Draining Yourself

Jan 2 • Wilko van de Kamp

December 26: The Most Honest Day of the Year

Take advantage of the quiet after the noise, before the pressure starts again

Dec 26, 2025 • Wilko van de Kamp

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