The Chronicles of Curious Characters Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-chronicles-of-curious-characters The Chronicles of Curious Characters is a podcast in which we feature a new character in each episode and their unique story - we explore their backgrounds and their passions. We focus on the melting pot of Luxembourg but every now and then we will have guests from other countries. We'll be talking to locals and expats about what they love to do, what they're enthusiastic about in life, and what makes Luxembourg such a special place for them. 2023 Konrad Dwojak dbae076c-488a-55a9-bba9-1a0d3f8e007e yes en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:09:49 +0100 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:07:50 +0200 https://www.chroniclesofcuriouscharacters.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/Z8brHGKnPHqNN-eL2BA-YWxuaAW4f5BHS53HUY0O80o/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM3MzAzLzE2NzIy/MTE3MTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Chronicles of Curious Characters https://www.chroniclesofcuriouscharacters.com/ episodic Konrad Dwojak The Chronicles of Curious Characters is a podcast in which we feature a new character in each episode and their unique story - we explore their backgrounds and their passions. We focus on the melting pot of Luxembourg but every now and then we will have guests from other countries. We'll be talking to locals and expats about what they love to do, what they're enthusiastic about in life, and what makes Luxembourg such a special place for them. The Chronicles of Curious Characters is a podcast in which we feature a new character in each episode and their unique story - we explore their backgrounds and their passions. Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories Konrad Dwojak No No EP12 Phil – Savoring Motion Pictures 12 12 EP12 Phil – Savoring Motion Pictures full 365b5640-8b94-4d15-9667-1278bf0d6355 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0425cc2e In this episode, we are joined by Phil. He originally comes from Brazil. Phil began searching for job opportunities in different countries and came across Luxembourg. Intrigued by the country's position and language, he decided to do some research and eventually landed a job offer in Luxembourg in 2021. Fascinated with the country, he co-hosts the videocast Let's Talk About Lëtz, where he talks about and discusses Luxembourg politics and life in the country. Phil also shares with us his great passion for movies and for books. He talks about his love for football and his experiences playing the sport.

Links:

Let's Talk About Lëtz

Phil’s Football Club – Grêmio 


Music:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

Latin Loop Brazil 

Carnival in Bahia – Samba by Francesco Biondi

]]> In this episode, we are joined by Phil. He originally comes from Brazil. Phil began searching for job opportunities in different countries and came across Luxembourg. Intrigued by the country's position and language, he decided to do some research and eventually landed a job offer in Luxembourg in 2021. Fascinated with the country, he co-hosts the videocast Let's Talk About Lëtz, where he talks about and discusses Luxembourg politics and life in the country. Phil also shares with us his great passion for movies and for books. He talks about his love for football and his experiences playing the sport.

Links:

Let's Talk About Lëtz

Phil’s Football Club – Grêmio 


Music:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

Latin Loop Brazil 

Carnival in Bahia – Samba by Francesco Biondi

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:10:33 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 3568 In this episode, we are joined by Phil. He originally comes from Brazil. Phil began searching for job opportunities in different countries and came across Luxembourg. Intrigued by the country's position and language, he decided to do some research and eventually landed a job offer in Luxembourg in 2021. Fascinated with the country, he co-hosts the videocast Let's Talk About Lëtz, where he talks about and discusses Luxembourg politics and life in the country. Phil also shares with us his great passion for movies and for books. He talks about his love for football and his experiences playing the sport.

Links:

Let's Talk About Lëtz

Phil’s Football Club – Grêmio 


Music:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

Latin Loop Brazil 

Carnival in Bahia – Samba by Francesco Biondi

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP11 Knightwise – The Meaning of Digital Life 11 11 EP11 Knightwise – The Meaning of Digital Life full fd012059-632d-45f2-9393-6485afa5ee3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0ff7a66 I sit down with my long-time friend, Knigtwise, who is a world-renowned cross-platform geek. We talk about how he got into the tech world and he talks about his experience in the IT industry. We talked about the potentially addictive nature of technology and managing our digital presence in a way that technology should work for you, and not the other way around. Knightwise also introduces us to his current role in the company he and his wife own - storytelling and communication as powerful tools for positive impact and encourages the use of technology for connecting brands with customers. At the end, we explore who Knightwise really is.

 Links:


Knightwise.com

DeRangers.be


Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> I sit down with my long-time friend, Knigtwise, who is a world-renowned cross-platform geek. We talk about how he got into the tech world and he talks about his experience in the IT industry. We talked about the potentially addictive nature of technology and managing our digital presence in a way that technology should work for you, and not the other way around. Knightwise also introduces us to his current role in the company he and his wife own - storytelling and communication as powerful tools for positive impact and encourages the use of technology for connecting brands with customers. At the end, we explore who Knightwise really is.

 Links:


Knightwise.com

DeRangers.be


Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 4388 I sit down with my long-time friend, Knigtwise, who is a world-renowned cross-platform geek. We talk about how he got into the tech world and he talks about his experience in the IT industry. We talked about the potentially addictive nature of technology and managing our digital presence in a way that technology should work for you, and not the other way around. Knightwise also introduces us to his current role in the company he and his wife own - storytelling and communication as powerful tools for positive impact and encourages the use of technology for connecting brands with customers. At the end, we explore who Knightwise really is.

 Links:


Knightwise.com

DeRangers.be


Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP10 Chris – Languages and Cultural Diversity of Luxembourg 10 10 EP10 Chris – Languages and Cultural Diversity of Luxembourg full aeeab0d0-e050-4aa1-aa47-285186c3a65e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8c51aac In this special episode, I talk with Chris who is a native Luxembourger. Chris talks about his experiences living in his country, where almost 50% of residents are foreigners. We talk about the communicating aspects in a multilingual and multicultural environment but most importantly how often native Luxembourgish persons feel secluded and alienated in their own country, when they have little opportunity to speak in their native language. On the other hand and personally for Chris, he expresses his curiosity for the diverse people he meets and his appreciation for how foreigners bring a different perspectives to Luxembourg.

Links:


List of language institutions and school to learn Luxembourgish.

RTL.lu – news and podcasts in Luxembourgish

The Statistics Portal of Luxembourg

Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> In this special episode, I talk with Chris who is a native Luxembourger. Chris talks about his experiences living in his country, where almost 50% of residents are foreigners. We talk about the communicating aspects in a multilingual and multicultural environment but most importantly how often native Luxembourgish persons feel secluded and alienated in their own country, when they have little opportunity to speak in their native language. On the other hand and personally for Chris, he expresses his curiosity for the diverse people he meets and his appreciation for how foreigners bring a different perspectives to Luxembourg.

Links:


List of language institutions and school to learn Luxembourgish.

RTL.lu – news and podcasts in Luxembourgish

The Statistics Portal of Luxembourg

Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:15:16 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 4130 In this special episode, I talk with Chris who is a native Luxembourger. Chris talks about his experiences living in his country, where almost 50% of residents are foreigners. We talk about the communicating aspects in a multilingual and multicultural environment but most importantly how often native Luxembourgish persons feel secluded and alienated in their own country, when they have little opportunity to speak in their native language. On the other hand and personally for Chris, he expresses his curiosity for the diverse people he meets and his appreciation for how foreigners bring a different perspectives to Luxembourg.

Links:


List of language institutions and school to learn Luxembourgish.

RTL.lu – news and podcasts in Luxembourgish

The Statistics Portal of Luxembourg

Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP9 Peter - Therapeutic coaching 9 9 EP9 Peter - Therapeutic coaching full 8e155456-364d-4cf4-82ca-51ff59e478ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/288e04d2 In this episode, I talk with Peter who is a German-French-Luxembourgish citizen and he lives in Luxembourg. Peter speaks four languages and is now part of the growing comedy scene in Luxembourg. He uses stand-up comedy as a form of therapy and is also taking a course to become a therapeutic coach to help others understand their feelings and behaviors. Peter explains that thanks to therapeutic coaching, persons can learn to accept themselves and use tools like the “stop process” and tapping to relieve anxiety. 

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> In this episode, I talk with Peter who is a German-French-Luxembourgish citizen and he lives in Luxembourg. Peter speaks four languages and is now part of the growing comedy scene in Luxembourg. He uses stand-up comedy as a form of therapy and is also taking a course to become a therapeutic coach to help others understand their feelings and behaviors. Peter explains that thanks to therapeutic coaching, persons can learn to accept themselves and use tools like the “stop process” and tapping to relieve anxiety. 

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 2460 In this episode, I talk with Peter who is a German-French-Luxembourgish citizen and he lives in Luxembourg. Peter speaks four languages and is now part of the growing comedy scene in Luxembourg. He uses stand-up comedy as a form of therapy and is also taking a course to become a therapeutic coach to help others understand their feelings and behaviors. Peter explains that thanks to therapeutic coaching, persons can learn to accept themselves and use tools like the “stop process” and tapping to relieve anxiety. 

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP8 Dan - Passions from across the pond 8 8 EP8 Dan - Passions from across the pond full 00a27400-8315-4527-aa70-4941d583cffd https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa6cac8f In this episode I talk with Dan Verdick. Dan lives in the United States, in the state of Maine, but he travels to Luxembourg and Europe quite often. We talk about the differences between the US and European cities and why Dan feels Europe is his second home. Dan also talks about his childhood and youth, how he has overcome addiction and travelled across the country. We dive deeper into one of his passions – sports – cycling and running. He also shares how marrying his partner is the best thing that happened to him.

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> In this episode I talk with Dan Verdick. Dan lives in the United States, in the state of Maine, but he travels to Luxembourg and Europe quite often. We talk about the differences between the US and European cities and why Dan feels Europe is his second home. Dan also talks about his childhood and youth, how he has overcome addiction and travelled across the country. We dive deeper into one of his passions – sports – cycling and running. He also shares how marrying his partner is the best thing that happened to him.

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 22:08:33 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 3804 In this episode I talk with Dan Verdick. Dan lives in the United States, in the state of Maine, but he travels to Luxembourg and Europe quite often. We talk about the differences between the US and European cities and why Dan feels Europe is his second home. Dan also talks about his childhood and youth, how he has overcome addiction and travelled across the country. We dive deeper into one of his passions – sports – cycling and running. He also shares how marrying his partner is the best thing that happened to him.

Music: Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP7 Joao – Part 2: The Passion for Life 7 7 EP7 Joao – Part 2: The Passion for Life full c05186e7-f369-4097-a1f9-10ecd093058b https://share.transistor.fm/s/81b96421 In this episode of the Chronicles of Curious Characters podcast, we continue talking to Joao. If you haven’t listened to the first part of our conversation, I invite you to listen to Episode 6 first, in which Joao talked about his experience from the Portuguese special forces, his passion for photography, videomaking and a passion for learning. In this episode, Joao will tell us about his passion to travel and camping, especially on a motorcycle; what role nature plays for him, as well as meeting new people during his moto adventures. He will also talk about a more intimate topic and probably his biggest passion – raising his son and observing him grow.

Links:


MotoCamping Luxembourg (website) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (YouTube) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (Instagram) 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> In this episode of the Chronicles of Curious Characters podcast, we continue talking to Joao. If you haven’t listened to the first part of our conversation, I invite you to listen to Episode 6 first, in which Joao talked about his experience from the Portuguese special forces, his passion for photography, videomaking and a passion for learning. In this episode, Joao will tell us about his passion to travel and camping, especially on a motorcycle; what role nature plays for him, as well as meeting new people during his moto adventures. He will also talk about a more intimate topic and probably his biggest passion – raising his son and observing him grow.

Links:


MotoCamping Luxembourg (website) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (YouTube) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (Instagram) 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:16:43 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 1979 In this episode of the Chronicles of Curious Characters podcast, we continue talking to Joao. If you haven’t listened to the first part of our conversation, I invite you to listen to Episode 6 first, in which Joao talked about his experience from the Portuguese special forces, his passion for photography, videomaking and a passion for learning. In this episode, Joao will tell us about his passion to travel and camping, especially on a motorcycle; what role nature plays for him, as well as meeting new people during his moto adventures. He will also talk about a more intimate topic and probably his biggest passion – raising his son and observing him grow.

Links:


MotoCamping Luxembourg (website) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (YouTube) 

MotoCamping Luxembourg (Instagram) 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music Used:

Podington Bear – Climbing the Mountain

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP6 Joao – Part 1 6 6 EP6 Joao – Part 1 full 98e03890-a4aa-4ed1-a5f3-db35b174e9a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92c513c4 In this episode we talk to another resident of Luxembourg. Joao was born in Mozambique but he grew up in Portugal. He joined the Portuguese army and earned his special forces green beret. He developed a passion for photography and thanks to this he took a very popular and the first in Europe photograph of a skydiving tandem with a military dog. After he left the military forces, he continued learning and developed an interest in many different fields, such as videography and he has also opened his business and has become a personal trainer. Joao has many more interests in life and I will continue talking with him in the next episode.

Links:

Joao's photograph of tandem skydiving with a military dog 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> In this episode we talk to another resident of Luxembourg. Joao was born in Mozambique but he grew up in Portugal. He joined the Portuguese army and earned his special forces green beret. He developed a passion for photography and thanks to this he took a very popular and the first in Europe photograph of a skydiving tandem with a military dog. After he left the military forces, he continued learning and developed an interest in many different fields, such as videography and he has also opened his business and has become a personal trainer. Joao has many more interests in life and I will continue talking with him in the next episode.

Links:

Joao's photograph of tandem skydiving with a military dog 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0200 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 2287 In this episode we talk to another resident of Luxembourg. Joao was born in Mozambique but he grew up in Portugal. He joined the Portuguese army and earned his special forces green beret. He developed a passion for photography and thanks to this he took a very popular and the first in Europe photograph of a skydiving tandem with a military dog. After he left the military forces, he continued learning and developed an interest in many different fields, such as videography and he has also opened his business and has become a personal trainer. Joao has many more interests in life and I will continue talking with him in the next episode.

Links:

Joao's photograph of tandem skydiving with a military dog 

Joao’s Portfolio


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP5 Mireille – Get Active! 5 5 EP5 Mireille – Get Active! full 3823d3ea-8e07-4735-9f94-a6096302e36d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1df4f52e Mireille is a long-time Luxembourg resident. She has been doing all sorts of sports from an early childhood and she even did a ballet. Therefore, sports play an important role in her life and her well-being. She talks about the different physical activities she's been doing recently, like distance running, half and full-marathons, spartan races, strenght-training at the gym, to name just a few. She also talks how she finds motivation and strenght to always do sports after a day at the office.

Links:

Mireille’s Strava Profile

Mireille’s Instagram Profile


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Mireille is a long-time Luxembourg resident. She has been doing all sorts of sports from an early childhood and she even did a ballet. Therefore, sports play an important role in her life and her well-being. She talks about the different physical activities she's been doing recently, like distance running, half and full-marathons, spartan races, strenght-training at the gym, to name just a few. She also talks how she finds motivation and strenght to always do sports after a day at the office.

Links:

Mireille’s Strava Profile

Mireille’s Instagram Profile


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:12:59 +0100 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 2058 Mireille is a long-time Luxembourg resident. She has been doing all sorts of sports from an early childhood and she even did a ballet. Therefore, sports play an important role in her life and her well-being. She talks about the different physical activities she's been doing recently, like distance running, half and full-marathons, spartan races, strenght-training at the gym, to name just a few. She also talks how she finds motivation and strenght to always do sports after a day at the office.

Links:

Mireille’s Strava Profile

Mireille’s Instagram Profile


Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP4 Hans - Onsen and the land of the rising sun 4 4 EP4 Hans - Onsen and the land of the rising sun full a626e979-599f-449a-b4fa-db1c4002a3d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a79e644b Hans is a long-time resident of Luxembourg. He is originally from the Netherlands but he frequently visits the land of the rising sun - Japan. In this episode, Hans talks about the beautiful country of Japan, a few interesting facts about the Japanese cultures and he dives into describing for us the experience of visiting onsen - the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities.


Links:
Koto, Japanese national instrument
Hans's Photography Album
Hans's Onsen Videos

Recommended onsen:
Hokkaido Island:
- Kotan onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Wakoto onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Yoroshi Yuyado Daiichi onsen, really gorgeous
- Koshikawa onsen, roadside, unmanned

Aomori prefecture
- Shinofuro onsen and the public baths in the village
- Yachi onsen
- Sukayu onsen, 1000 persons bath
- Furofushi seaside onsen, stunning sunset

Iwate prefecture (Hanamaki)
- Fujisan onsen, standing bath
- Osawa onsen

Miyagi prefecture
- Naruko onsen town

Music in the episode:
Japan Koto Folk Music
Ronin by yoitrax - https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


]]> Hans is a long-time resident of Luxembourg. He is originally from the Netherlands but he frequently visits the land of the rising sun - Japan. In this episode, Hans talks about the beautiful country of Japan, a few interesting facts about the Japanese cultures and he dives into describing for us the experience of visiting onsen - the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities.


Links:
Koto, Japanese national instrument
Hans's Photography Album
Hans's Onsen Videos

Recommended onsen:
Hokkaido Island:
- Kotan onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Wakoto onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Yoroshi Yuyado Daiichi onsen, really gorgeous
- Koshikawa onsen, roadside, unmanned

Aomori prefecture
- Shinofuro onsen and the public baths in the village
- Yachi onsen
- Sukayu onsen, 1000 persons bath
- Furofushi seaside onsen, stunning sunset

Iwate prefecture (Hanamaki)
- Fujisan onsen, standing bath
- Osawa onsen

Miyagi prefecture
- Naruko onsen town

Music in the episode:
Japan Koto Folk Music
Ronin by yoitrax - https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 03:52:00 +0100 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 3040 Hans is a long-time resident of Luxembourg. He is originally from the Netherlands but he frequently visits the land of the rising sun - Japan. In this episode, Hans talks about the beautiful country of Japan, a few interesting facts about the Japanese cultures and he dives into describing for us the experience of visiting onsen - the country's hot springs and the bathing facilities.


Links:
Koto, Japanese national instrument
Hans's Photography Album
Hans's Onsen Videos

Recommended onsen:
Hokkaido Island:
- Kotan onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Wakoto onsen (outdoor rotenburo in Lake Kussharo)
- Yoroshi Yuyado Daiichi onsen, really gorgeous
- Koshikawa onsen, roadside, unmanned

Aomori prefecture
- Shinofuro onsen and the public baths in the village
- Yachi onsen
- Sukayu onsen, 1000 persons bath
- Furofushi seaside onsen, stunning sunset

Iwate prefecture (Hanamaki)
- Fujisan onsen, standing bath
- Osawa onsen

Miyagi prefecture
- Naruko onsen town

Music in the episode:
Japan Koto Folk Music
Ronin by yoitrax - https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP3 Dirk - The Art of Communication 3 3 EP3 Dirk - The Art of Communication full d8e6346e-0536-46bc-9e4f-5fc8db938f8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1ea5392 In this episode we continue talking with Dirk. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, I invite you to also listen to Episode number 2 titled the Colours of Jazz. Today, Dirk dives deeper talking about the oldest European Toastmaster’s Club and the importance of public speaking even in the times of remote working. He also shares with us his unique experience of how Luxembourg has changed in the over 30 years while he’s been living here. 

Links:


Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of Jazz

Toastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gaveliers Club


Music: Alex Productions Gypsy Jazz Lounge / Street Food

]]> In this episode we continue talking with Dirk. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, I invite you to also listen to Episode number 2 titled the Colours of Jazz. Today, Dirk dives deeper talking about the oldest European Toastmaster’s Club and the importance of public speaking even in the times of remote working. He also shares with us his unique experience of how Luxembourg has changed in the over 30 years while he’s been living here. 

Links:


Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of Jazz

Toastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gaveliers Club


Music: Alex Productions Gypsy Jazz Lounge / Street Food

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0100 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 1806 In this episode we continue talking with Dirk. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, I invite you to also listen to Episode number 2 titled the Colours of Jazz. Today, Dirk dives deeper talking about the oldest European Toastmaster’s Club and the importance of public speaking even in the times of remote working. He also shares with us his unique experience of how Luxembourg has changed in the over 30 years while he’s been living here. 

Links:


Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of Jazz

Toastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gaveliers Club


Music: Alex Productions Gypsy Jazz Lounge / Street Food

]]> Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP2 Dirk - The Colours of Jazz 2 2 EP2 Dirk - The Colours of Jazz full 69981581-f67c-42c4-aa33-4664b092fe6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d5ef7e4 I don’t know about you but I start to think more and more about my retirement. Perhaps it’s the sign of getting older or perhaps I have less and less time for the fun things I would like to do.


I recently sat down with Dirk Stockmans, who is not only a long-time Luxembourgish resident but he’s also retired. Thanks to the free time Dirk now has, he’s involved in many activities. In fact, your and my guest fills up his weeks with such a variety of projects, that I’ve split our conversation into two separate episodes. 


In this episode, I talk with Dirk about his career at the European Commission starting as a translator and how he transitioned to the Commission’s IT Department and we also talk about his hobby, photography and how he started by taking the photographs at jazz concerts and festivals. I hope you enjoy it and stay tuned for the next episode with Dirk.

Links:


Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of Jazz 

Toastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gaveliers Club


Music: Alex Productions Gypsy Jazz Lounge / Street Food

]]> I don’t know about you but I start to think more and more about my retirement. Perhaps it’s the sign of getting older or perhaps I have less and less time for the fun things I would like to do.


I recently sat down with Dirk Stockmans, who is not only a long-time Luxembourgish resident but he’s also retired. Thanks to the free time Dirk now has, he’s involved in many activities. In fact, your and my guest fills up his weeks with such a variety of projects, that I’ve split our conversation into two separate episodes. 


In this episode, I talk with Dirk about his career at the European Commission starting as a translator and how he transitioned to the Commission’s IT Department and we also talk about his hobby, photography and how he started by taking the photographs at jazz concerts and festivals. I hope you enjoy it and stay tuned for the next episode with Dirk.

Links:


Dirk’s Flickr Page – Colours of Jazz 

Toastmasters Europe - Bossuet Gaveliers Club


Music: Alex Productions Gypsy Jazz Lounge / Street Food

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0100 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 1548 In the second episode of Chronicles of Curious Characters we talk with Dirk Stockmans about his career at the European Commission and the great passion of his - photography. In the second episode of Chronicles of Curious Characters we talk with Dirk Stockmans about his career at the European Commission and the great passion of his - photography. Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No EP1 Klara - Body and Mind 1 1 EP1 Klara - Body and Mind full 8f16e0a7-58fa-42e5-9492-c2db7060628a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f75c083 Links:

Hope for Your Body and Mind - https://www.hopeforyourbody.com/

Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Links:

Hope for Your Body and Mind - https://www.hopeforyourbody.com/

Music: Podington Bear – Elephants on Parade 

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:04:03 +0100 Konrad Dwojak Konrad Dwojak 1544 In this very first episode of The Chronicles of Curious Characters, we sit down with Klara from the Czech Republic. Klara talks about her experience traveling around the world and working in different places and how she ended up living in Luxembourg and opening her massage studio Hope for Your Body and Mind. In this very first episode of The Chronicles of Curious Characters, we sit down with Klara from the Czech Republic. Klara talks about her experience traveling around the world and working in different places and how she ended up living in Luxembourg and o Luxembourg, Europe, personal story, stories No