Today we have an awesome video post from travelling Dutchman, Henk van der Klok. It’s a pretty inspiring call to action for those who are thinking about taking the travel leap. And for those who aren’t…
For me, travelling the world is a lifestyle and I believe that anyone can choose to live this life. All you have to do is cross that barrier of fear and get out there!
On the road I usually travel alone and often meet people from completely different walks of life. For me this is one of the greatest joys of travel. For a short while you are immersed in some distant culture and share stories with a total stranger. You learn time and again that there is no right and wrong in life. There’s only “different.”
Often people ask me how it’s possible to stay on the road indefinitely. How do you get money? What if you run out of it? Where do you meet other travellers? What about your future back home?
Many would love to travel long-term themselves but often they think of all kinds of reasons that stop them. I don’t speak English very well, I just bought a house, I have to finish school, I’m afraid of flying and the list goes on.
The truth is that you can do anything you set your mind to. The only limits are those you put on yourself!
Most of us have all kinds of insurances. Car insurance, health insurance, funeral insurance, fire insurance, theft insurance. These are all very good things and it’s wise to have them. Sometimes, however, you get so mixed up in the plans and routines of everyday life that you forget that there are no insurances in life.
Travel, for me is all about embracing the insecurities. I believe that when you’re open to it, opportunity is just around the corner and so you can find adventure, jobs, money and ways to keep travelling anywhere. In the videos on my blog I show other adventures but also how to get a job and different ways of traveling cheap.
The only question you have to ask yourself is, if you could..
Would you?
What If You Could Travel The World Would You (Video)
Bio: Henk van der Klok is a 26 year-old Dutchman with a passion for adventure. He’s been on the road for quite some time now and documents all of his adventures and travel stories in videos on The Dutch Adventurist. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
This is not just a blog for travellers. We hope to inspire our readers, whether they’ve visited dozens of countries or barely make it to the next town once a year. We're John and Andrea, a couple of thirty-something travellers and expats. Our travel style is laid-back luxe and we are constantly seeking out the best experiences each destination has to offer. 
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i love that you wrote ‘there is no insurance for life’. it is so true. most everyone i know back home says they want to travel but dont. they claim its too pricy…but really, you dont have to travel far to broaden your horizons…you dont always have to leave the country if you cant afford it to embrace another place. i think people dont realize that sometimes and are stuck in their comfort zones.
I loved this video and post, so inspiring!
Really awesome! Very inspirational. And it’s amazing what the right music can do for a video! Loved this!
Great Movie!
I love the end when you highlight all of the excuses that people use to not travel. These are huge barriers to overcome, but once people are able to think past them and embrace risk – their lives will change!
Great post! Very inspirational and hope lots of people watch it
Honestly, when I saw it was a video post, I almost didn’t watch it. But boy am I glad I did!! Awesome vid!
Inspirational and loved the music!
But I sometimes wonder if the excuses are just that. Some people aren’t that interested in travelling, when it comes down to it. And lately, I’ve even heard a few admit it. Strange, of course, but there you are…
This is awesome! Makes me want to travel even more … I can’t think of a life staying only in one place.
I love the idea of traveling the world…I may do just that after my daughter goes to college! For now, I travel on weekends and during the summer.
I’ve thought about this question before and I think my answer would be different based on what age you asked me. In my 20s, yes I would travel the world. Now, I still want to travel the world but I also like having a place to come home. I think our views, preferences, interests, etc change as we get older so I like having a place to call home.
I will continue to travel and will do more this year than I have in years. However, I have learned in my own life that travel is an attitude and a state of mind. You don’t have to go around the world to enjoy great travel experiences. This isn’t against anyone who does travel the world but my perspective has changed a little as I’ve gotten older.
Yeah – i would! And will do it in fall – this Video is just awesome and inspiring in every way. Thx for sharing!
Wow this is so inspiring. Definitely something to watch whenever I get fed up with saving for my future travels.
i would love to, but i’ve got a priorities list a mile long!! If i didn’t have to worry about making a living and saving for retirement and the fact that i absolutely LOVED my job i would be all for it!
Of course travel isn’t isn’t for everyone. If you love your job, house, environment or whatever is important in your life. Than by all means pursue that! Like I said: There is no right or wrong way of living life!
I made this video thinking of the people that truly want to travel but think they can’t or are to afraid to let go of what seems like a secure job or life.
The message is in this video counts for everything in life.
Like Will Smith said in the inspiring movie “the pursuit of happiness”: If you want something, you go get it. Period!
Thanks for watching everyone!
Agree with you on that “The only limits are those you put on yourself!”
I had this “can we ” doubts till my wife dragged me out of the limbo and we had been to Europe last year.
And my what a trip that was.