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ANna on a Zyl truck August 8, 2019

Into the Cosmos (Russia #1)

“Russia!  But why?” A question I’ve been asked many times in the months

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a vegetable vendor in one of Khiva's markets. February 24, 2016

Stranger Stories: The People of Uzbekistan

During my world wandering I seem to have developed something of a knack for

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Old man at the animal bazaar December 3, 2015

The Entire World in a Face: The People of Kyrgyzstan

From the thousand-year old epic poem of Manas (the greatest hero in history, by

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>> June 3, 2015

Filters, Family, & Future Hindsight: 13 Tips to Connect with...

The timing of this post may at first appear ironic: I’ve just quit my job, cast

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>> April 27, 2015

Why I Don’t Count Countries

Whether it’s salaries, sports, or social media, people love to keep score. And

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November 20, 2010

Four Floors in a Fine City (Singapore, Update #7)

  Zero Stars, Insufficient Jets During my last week in Myanmar I received 2

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October 24, 2009

Yes? No? Maybe? OK! (India update #3, from Nepal)

Early Bird gets the Worm Most people go to Agra only to see the Taj Mahal, and maybe

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Death for drugs July 22, 2009

Street Gangs, Shopping, and Scam Artists (Malaysia update)

I took my last breath of airconditioned Australian air as I prepared to disembark.

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