It’s a real pleasure to share with you what has recently become a new chapter in my life. After finishing my previous journey, I decided to take a longer break to think about the next phase of my life. I concluded that I want to make a positive impact in this world....
30.000 km motorcycle journey to save soil
Do you realise how valuable the soil around us is or how valuable it could be? This treasure beneath our feet hosts a quarter of...
Are we facing one of the largest humanitarian challenges in recent European history?
Yesterday we witnessed it with our own eyes. It was a heart-breaking experience, seeing exhausted and confused Ukrainian people...
The wealthy get wealthier and cause most of the polution
The wealth of the world’s 10 richest men has doubled since the corona pandemic began, while over 160 million people are...
Breathing while swimming is the biggest nightmare for starting triathletes
Regardless of a person’s athletic background in other sports, the first leg of a triathlon, the swim, can cause quite a number...
Who earns most on the coffee we consume?
The things we do and consume on a daily basis, we mostly take for granted. Did you ever wonder where your coffee beans are...
The long road to your cup of coffee
Did you already have your shot of coffee today? Probably yes. While enjoying it, did you imagine the route the main ingredient...
Coronavirus forces us to quickly adapt in uncertain times
March 2020 will forever be remembered as the month in which most European governments (over)reacted in response to the...
Time for reflection and that is what our world needs us to do
As I wrote in an earlier post, I have finally time for some reflection. I was hoping to be bored for a while, but that still...
Thanks for an amazing journey
It is a cold Friday evening, February 2006. My wife, Kasia, and I are sitting on a sofa, enjoying the warm glow of our open fire...
My triathlon addiction
Many friends and colleagues have been asking how I got so addicted to triathlon and what keeps me motivated and therefore I’ve...
Current mission 70.3 Ironman in NL
This year I plan to finish a 70.3 Ironman in Hoorn, The Netherlands. It will be my first race in my home country, which is...
Digital Transformation is business-as-usual
When you are making use of modern technology day by day, it is hard to realize how it scares others. This week I was asked if we...