Episode 356: Client Stories Series - Travel Should Be Part of Life, Even Before Retirement with Jonathan van Bilsen

In this episode of Think Smart with TMFG: Client Stories, we sit down with Jonathan van Bilsen, a longtime TMFG client, author, radio announcer, photographer, and world traveller who has explored more than 107 countries. Together, we talk about what travel has taught him about retirement, purpose, and health, and why so many people wait too long to do the things they truly want. 

From stories in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings to planning trips across England using AI tools, this conversation explores what it really means to build a retirement around experiences, flexibility, and long-term thinking. We also discuss travel insurance, budgeting for travel, changing health in retirement, and why memories often become more valuable than possessions over time.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Jon’s book Photos n Travel, featuring photography and stories from his travels around the world. If you enjoy travel, culture, and photography, we definitely encourage you to check it out.

📖 Buy the book here: https://www.photosntravel.com/ 

We also encourage you to check out The Jonathan van Bilsen Show, which features compelling guests from across the community and gives viewers an opportunity to learn the “Story Behind the Person.”

📌  If you’d like to build a retirement that gives you more flexibility to travel and enjoy the experiences that matter most to you, connect with our team here: Schedule a meeting.

Question for our listeners:
What’s one place in the world you’ve always wanted to visit, and what’s stopping you from going?

🎧 Listen to the full episode on YouTube.

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