All posts tagged conversation
One Year After Pakistan
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—Two years ago yesterday, I was awakened in Islamabad by an editor in Singapore calling me at 6 a.m. to tell me President Obama was going to make an …
After Four months in Bangkok, Farewell
And so, after almost four months in Bangkok and Thailand, it is time for me to move on. I do so with a great sadness mixed with my usual restlessness. …
Le Grande Tour, Days 4-6: Questioning Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, the former royal capital, is being developed as a tourist destination by the very government that killed off the royal family. If this strikes you as a little cynical, well, welcome to the club.
Cambodia Mea Culpa
You ever write something you wish you could take back? Or at least edit? A poorly-worded email, or text message that went out before you meant to hit send? The previous entry is solidly in that category.
Crossing to Cambodia
When crossing the border to Cambodia on a visa run, I’m reminded that things are nebulous in the frontier regions.
‘Profound Travel’
I’ve been dragging my feet on writing this post because I knew it would be a hard one. But, in for a penny, in for a pound, as they say. …
Cooling Heels in Dubai
It’s a strange set of circumstances that has led to me cooling my heels in Dubai for the last week. A security scare in Islamabad, the details of which I …

