On June 25, the event Journeys to Science took place with the support of the FORGENOM II – Open Office project. During an informal coffee meeting, our guest, Assoc. Prof. RNDr. Tomáš Szemes, PhD., offered us a fascinating glimpse into his world of research. He spoke engagingly about what drew him to science, the moments that surprised him throughout his career, and what he is proud of as both a scientist and a human being.