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Do NOT Quit Your Job And Travel The World
Have you ever heard anyone say quit your job to go travel the world? I’m here to tell you...
Summer in Canada Photography
Summer 2021 in Canada Photos and memories of summer 2021 in Canada… I’ve wrapped up the season with another...
Why You Should Add Some Freedom To Your Goals
What if you added a component of freedom to your most important life or business goal? Freedom to be...
Who needs Napa Valley when you can have Canada’s Okanagan?

As a side effect of putting together my photography book celebrating Western Canada, I’ve also discovered some wonderful local Canadian wineries.

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Standing Strong Together: Supporting Communities Affected by Wildfires in Western Canada
The picturesque landscapes of Western Canada, known for their breathtaking beauty, have once again been impacted by the devastating wildfires that have swept through the region. Families, businesses, and communities in many cities and towns in British Columbia (and beyond) have been deeply affected, and there’s a need for... Read more
Exploring Canadian Cities: A Comparative Look at Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver in Relation To Their US Counterparts
City or Beach – which destination would you pick for a weekend getaway? If you’re a city lover, you’re in luck this week. In this blog post, I’ll dive into the often overlooked comparison of three Canadian cities and their resemblances to iconic American destinations. When it comes to... Read more
Plan Your Summer Getaway Before Summer Goes Away
Don’t let summer pass you by without planning that trip you’ve always wanted to go on. It’s not too late yet – there’s still time left to make your mark and make this summer an unforgettable one. The main reason I wrote my travel book, was my desire to... Read more
From the Netherlands to Canada: Reconnecting with Home
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
Making Up The Balance After A Decade In Canada

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.

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Travel hacking: How I book free airfare consistently
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
Visiting Western Canada? Don’t Miss Off-The-Beaten-Path Kananaskis
Most visitors to Western Canada start their journey either in Vancouver or Calgary. Those starting in Calgary, typically head straight for Banff National Park. After sleeping off the jetlag in one of Calgary’s Airport hotels (see this post for some suggestions) it’s time to pick up the rental car... Read more
Reflections: Dealing with issues through traveling
No matter how many material possessions, circumstances, friends or family I left behind temporarily or permanently, I always ended up taking the one thing with me that I could not leave behind: myself. One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more. (Thomas Jefferson) When I need a... Read more
Traveling to Western Canada? Don’t Miss Some Of Alberta’s Most Charming Inns and Hotels
Canada is a very popular tourist country with a great environment, wonderful people and certainly enough room for everyone. If you decide to head west, and spend time exploring Alberta, you’ll find beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings everywhere you go! Western Canada inspired my photography career, as well as... Read more