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Why We Travel: Serendipitous Lunches

That time a Kazakh human-rights attorney invited us to a lunch of Russian dumplings at a Kampot, Cambodia roadside stand

January 21, 2019 in Food, Travel.

Hard-Won Lessons for Our Second Camino

Six lessons we learned (the hard way) on our first pilgrimage made our second Camino all the better.

October 16, 2017 in Travel.

Oh, the Places You’ll Pee!

A message to graduates: Too often, you get what you expect. That’s why, as a traveler and a human, you should expect nothing—and be ready for anything.

June 14, 2017 in Essays, Travel.

Humans of India

The gorgeous colors of humanity—in Mumbai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and the Himalayan foothills.

December 30, 2016 in Travel.

Remembering the 1991 Moscow Coup—and What Came After

Twenty-five years ago today, tanks rumbled through the streets of Moscow. Do you remember where you were?

August 19, 2016 in Essays, Russia, Travel, Writing.

Camino Prep for Beginners: First Steps

Just getting started on your preparations for the Camino de Santiago? Here are a few ideas, inspirations, and practicalities.

September 10, 2015 in Travel.

A Happening at the Albergue: Window Wars

How a window war in the albergue became a running joke—and the tie that bound our multinational pilgrim horde together for 800km and 6 weeks

August 26, 2015 in Essays, Travel, Writing.

Strength and Weakness on the Camino

A beautiful essay on grief, friendship, and very long walks, by a young Swiss pilgrim we met on the Camino in 2015.

June 22, 2015 in Essays, Travel, Women.

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