This has been a very special conversation with Tore van Dreumel, who reached out to share his personal journey of gender, identity, and finding place in public on a bench. He's originally from Poland, but has found his home in the Netherlands 14 years ago.For the love of photography, please check out his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/torevand/🚀 Opportunity: Interested in taking part in the Discovery Series?Join here: https://www.acitymadebypeople.com/good-place-discovery-series🎧 For more in-depth interviews and discussions, check out Good Place on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/goodplace.cc📸 Follow Good Place on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content and updates: https://www.instagram.com/goodplace.cc

What once started as a holiday has become his home for more than 34 years. Living in Tenerife and setting up a news service and radio channel, Chris Elkington reflects on the island’s evolution—from culture and community to tourism and supporting sustainability. Originally from Solihull, UK, Chris shares his knowledgeable perspective on what’s changed, what has been going well, and what should be improved over time.

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Convivencia stands for: Living Together.

Cliodna O'Flynn works for the municipality of Adeje, a town of 50,000 inhabitants on Tenerife. She shares with us why she moved to the island 25 years ago and what she loves about living here.

Enjoy this conversation on a bench on Plaza de España in Adeje.

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After a family round-trip through Europe, Melissa & Chris Bruntlett made a life-changing decision—leaving Vancouver to build a new home in Delft, Netherlands. Join us for a wonderful conversation about moving abroad, family life, becoming a Dutch citizen, urban mobility, and shaping happier, healthier, and more human-scale cities.

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What was intended as a gap year abroad, changed to a different experience in The Hague. After two years, Bernard and his little family decided to move back to Lagos, Nigeria.

Join this conversation on a bench about living abroad, losing a family member, and how Faith functions as an anchor in life.

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In this episode, Sylvia van Glabbeek shares her unique journey of living between two worlds—Amsterdam, where she’s built her life, and Latin America, where her heart feels at home. From navigating dual identities to embracing the richness of both cultures, Sylvia talks about her passions, finding connections across continents, and helping others adjust across cultures.Enjoy this conversation from the public bench in Amsterdam at Bellamyplein! For more info on Sylvia: https://www.theculturelab.nl/

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Jeroen Paling, a photographer and family man, shares his journey of searching for purpose, home, and balance in life. After years of ups and downs, he finally found his place in Amsterdam, where creativity and belonging meet. Enjoy this conversation from the public bench! For more info on Jeroen:

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From the boulevard of Scheveningen, I wanted to wish all our subscribers a Happy (but mostly Good) New Year. In this 'short' episode I take you along the experiences of hosting this channel, and what I'm looking forward to creating together with like-minded citizens.

Enjoy this conversation from the public bench and stay tuned for more in 2025!

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