The Wanderlust Sessions

How many apps did you open today before doing the thing you actually wanted to do? I've been thinking about that question for a while — and this episode is where I finally talk about it. In this special edition of The Wanderlust Sessions, I step away from the road. We go through how digital complexity creeps in without you noticing, why simple systems survive and complicated ones collapse, and wha...

I had no reason to go to the Vosges. Never been. Couldn't have found it on a map six months before we left. We booked a house in a village called Dabo, packed the car, and drove — my wife, my daughter, and me. No plan. Just somewhere green and quiet. What we found was one of the best surprises I've had in a long time. In this episode, I take you through the ancient forests and glacial lakes of the...

Amsterdam is the most visited city I’ve ever lived in. I was also born there — and spent thirty years moving through six different neighbourhoods, from a working-class street in Banne 2 to a quiet apartment in Amsterdam Zuid. In this first episode of The Wanderlust Sessions, I trace that journey: what each place gave me, what I left behind, and what Amsterdam taught me about where I come from. Thi...

Slow travel isn't just a style of travel — it's a philosophy. The Wanderlust Sessions is a travel podcast for people who want to explore Europe (and beyond) more intentionally: less rushing, more connecting. Each episode dives into real travel stories, off-the-beaten-path destinations, and honest conversations about what it means to travel slowly and meaningfully. Whether you're planning a trip to...