The Crazy Owl Cafes of Tokyo: Seriously Nuts

The hot new thing in Japan? The crazy owl cafes in Tokyo where Harry Potter…

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#WorldRhinoDay: Confessions of a Rhino Poacher

Confessions of a rhino poacher. Much has been written about the decimation of rhino populations…

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Sex, Booze and Penguins: Life on Antarctica

Sex, Booze and Darkness: What Life on Antarctica is Really Like. Antarctica is on the…

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World’s Craziest Ski Race Is in … Afghanistan?

When one thinks of Afghanistan, one usually does not think of skiing. There are several…

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Iceland: Closer and Cheaper than L.A., Way More Magical

Iceland is a magical place – and it just happens to be closer and…

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This Girl Cross Dressed Her Way Across Afghanistan

This is Candace – to local Afghans, Candace looks like…

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Icelanders are the Honey Badgers of Europe

As I’ve already noted, Iceland is a conundrum – especially as Icelanders are the…

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Bamiyan City

Bamiyan, Afghanistan: The Silk Road City Open for Business

One of the coolest things about travel is wandering into a place that time…

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Playing On Tanks (With Guns) In Afghanistan

You know what’s fun? Playing on tanks in Afghanistan is…

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Mongolia’s Nadaam Festival: Genghis Khan’s War Draft

In mid July every year, all over Mongolia, business in the boomtown capital…

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