The Traveling Dutchman: Using Airbnb to Fund Your Travels

What this episode covers

He optimized use of his Amsterdam flat by listing it on Airbnb. He used the income from renting to travel the world. He also writes a blog about it. Now he advises others on how to make a living on Airbnb. Jasper Ribbers has become The Traveling Dutchman. “Traveling opens your horizons, you start challenging the things you think are normal & you start questioning things.” – Jasper Ribbers (Tweet It) Travel Topics: * Was traveling a lot and renting out his flat in Amsterdam * How he wasn’t making money on it so he couldn’t stay at his flat when he returned * How he’d used Airbnb as a traveler so decided to try it as a host * Renting his flat on Airbnb makes it financially feasible to live the traveling lifestyle * Once his income was covered he started doing what he thought was fun… Blogging and Writing * Tourism isn’t the only demand for Airbnb * Was a trader in Chicago, en route to settling down, knew it was time to make the dream of travel happen * Went on an inspirational vacation by himself to the Philippines, wanted more of those experiences * People are investing in properties for sole use with Airbnb * Sometimes disruption of an industry can be a good thing “Not only does Airbnb allow accommodations to be used in a more efficient way, it also connects people.” – Jasper Ribbers (Tweet It) Lovely Links: * Freakonomics Podcast episode “Regulate This” * Check out Get Paid For Your Pad * Buy the book * Learn more about Airbnb.com * Connect with The Traveling Dutchman: Website | Twitter | Facebook Music Credits: * The Early Hours – Smells Like Summer * The Dirty Projectors – Stillness is the Move & Knotty Pine * The 88 – Hide Another Mistake