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