Asia
To the soldier that stopped to check that I was doing okay. Ladakh, India.
Dear Soldier, We met briefly when I was on a bike trip in the Himalayas surrounding the Ladakh region in
July 5, 2026
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Travel stories from the road - some funny, some heartwarming, some scary, but all true.
Asia
The Norwegian Diplomat
John is an eighty-five-year-old retired Norwegian diplomat who, despite his unassuming name, is one of the most fascinating men I’ve
July 5, 2026
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Asia
The Language of Limited Words
Do you remember when you were in junior high school and had an undeniable crush on a boy? The very
June 28, 2026
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Asia
To the boy who smiled at me on the street. Petra, Jordan
Dear young man, We met for only a few seconds in December 2024. At that point, I had been traveling
June 28, 2026
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