A book in Nghiep’s memory
“There are millions and millions of cells in the body, and each has a purpose, a life and a value,” my friend Nghiep once told me. “Each contributes to our […]
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In Istanbul, a life on hold as terrorism grips city
(The world is once again reeling from a series of terrorist attacks targeting major cities. Three suicide bombers in Brussels on Tuesday killed 34 people and injured more than 125 […]
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Guest blog: Give a little to Sarus – help a lot
As darkness fell near the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers in Phnom Penh, I chatted with some young alumni of programs sponsored by Sarus Beyond Borders, who […]
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The Top 10 Amazing People of our Incredible Journey
I was straddling my motorbike outside the Ancient House River Resort – waiting for Gabi and chatting with Minh, one of the hotel’s managers – when fate struck again and […]
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My Top Ten Places from our 82 Day Adventure
We’ve hiked in the Cangshan Mountains in China and crossed the world’s third highest motorable pass (by car) in the Himalayas. We’ve seen the Dalai Lama in Leh, the newborn […]
» Read moreGotta grin at the signs that lie as we climb our way along
So this is what it’s come to. It’s shortly after noon on a Thursday, and I’m panting and sweating profusely as I mountain bike up a sharp incline on a […]
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