The Journey

The Journey

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

A podcast about the trip that changed everything. The Journey is an original podcast brought to you by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. It tells true tales of people whose lives have been transformed by travel. Host Jonathan Groubert meets extraordinary people all over the planet. Each episode revolves around a story in which a journey is the turning point. Travel along with the main characters to the icy plains of Alaska, the hectic streets of New Delhi or the dusty villages of Kenya. For more background on the stories, check out http://podcast.klm.com/This podcast is produced by...

The Flight That Changed Everything

The Flight That Changed Everything

KLM’s very first flight in 1920 almost didn’t take place. It is now more than one hundred years since Albert Plesman dreamed of transporting people by air. This was a revolutionary idea that would ultimately lead to the establishment of KLM. But before this could happen, Plesman had a difficult challenge to overcome: organising KLM’s very first flight.

Aug 22, 2019 • 31:58

The Magic Light

The Magic Light

Morten Hilmer’s job is to protect the borders of Greenland. He travels by dog sled across vast empty plains, home to polar bears, arctic foxes and musk oxen. Here, at this desolate location, Morten has an epiphany on what will become his life's destiny once he returns to civilisation.

Aug 8, 2019 • 29:21

The Record Keeper

The Record Keeper

An avid collector, Tony Wheeler's hobby inadvertently led to the creation of Lonely Planet travel guides. In the 70s he travels with his wife from Great Britain to Australia over land. Once they arrive Down Under, everyone wants to know how they did it. After filling pages and pages with travel tips, they wondered if there wasn't a better way to share their knowledge.

Jul 25, 2019 • 27:33

Thicker than Water

Thicker than Water

The Forkan family trades in their home and all that is familiar for a nomadic existence. Together with his three brothers and sisters, Paul has the time of his life. But when tragedy hits and threatens to tear the family apart, they become closer than ever. Together with his brother, Paul comes up with a brand that can both conquer and help the world.

Jul 11, 2019 • 32:07

The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Emma Slade is an analyst at a large bank working at the top international level, responsible for major investments. One night, she is kidnapped and her life is uprooted. However, this turns out to be the start of an incredible journey that ends far from the fast-paced financial world.

Jun 27, 2019 • 33:21

Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire

Etana Jacobson has an innate curiosity about far-off, native cultures. Her ultimate dream is to live with a tribe in one of the most remote areas of Australia. She is even given a special status to live with a tribe - until she makes a huge mistake.

Jun 13, 2019 • 31:32

Betrayed by the sea

Betrayed by the sea

Ever since she was a kid, marine biologist, Shannon Leone Fowler, loved the ocean.

May 30, 2019 • 35:05

The Journey Trailer Season 2

The Journey Trailer Season 2

The Journey presents brand new episodes with stories about the trip that changed everything. It tells true tales of people whose lives have been transformed by travel. Host Jonathan Groubert meets extraordinary people all over the planet. Each episode revolves around a story in which a journey is the turning point. The Journey is an original podcast brought to you by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Learn more on http://podcast.klm.com.

May 23, 2019 • 1:09

The Hand of God

The Hand of God

More than sixty years later, Rose’s father’s shipwreck was to change the course of her life in a way that no one could've envisioned.

Jun 25, 2018 • 35:47

Redemption in India

Redemption in India

When the life of international model, Ries, collapses, he drags his sister Vera along in his downfall.

May 13, 2018 • 31:01

The Muse from Buenos Aires

The Muse from Buenos Aires

The image of a woman passing by in Buenos Aires gives Todd a completely new direction to follow in life.

Apr 29, 2018 • 30:32

The Total Collapse

The Total Collapse

When Dina's fast-paced life of glamour in New York comes to a screeching halt, she looks for a new purpose in life.

Apr 15, 2018 • 30:20

The Outsider

The Outsider

During an intense journey in Kenya, Samba figures out his purpose in life: to conquer the world as a stand-up comedian.

Apr 1, 2018 • 31:56

Living with bears

Living with bears

Linda follows her heart to Alaska. She leaves everything behind and chooses a life in the wilderness.

Mar 18, 2018 • 33:59

The Journey Trailer Season 1

The Journey Trailer Season 1

Introducing The Journey: a podcast that tells true tales of people whose lives have been transformed by travel. Brought to you by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Feb 19, 2018 • 1:42

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