I love Babur – II
Again, splendid, awkward Babur, the massive mutt picked up by Rory Stewart while trekking across Afghanistan. Usually Rory has to...
Pride of ownership
A funny and touching account of someone taking pride in ownership even to the annoyance of their companions.Â
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What’s the difference?
On his long trek across some of the remoter regions of Afghanistan, Rory Stewart found himself being presented as having...
Why fight?
Rory Stewart's trek across Afghanistan allowed him to meet some colourful characters. Here he questions one of them to understand...
Changed identity – I
Rory Stewart's hike across remote areas of Afghanistan began with a couple of bodyguards assigned to him whether he wanted...
Changed identity – II
Again, Rory Stewart's guide-bodyguard, Qasim, resorts to invention in presenting his ward to people they meet on their hike across...
The deciding moment
Rory Stewart was offered a large dog who seemed to have a few health and other 'issues'. I like that...
Care package
Rory Stewart has a moment of home comfort when some British soldiers he encounters on his hike across Afghanistan brew...
Of borders and beverages
This description of what really marks a border between one country or region and another delighted me. It boils down...
Never look a gift dog in the mouth
This is the beginning of a wonderful tail of a man and a dog, with Rory Stewart being unable to...
Always get a receipt
Rory Stewart walked the length of Hadrian's Wall, staying at the homes of strangers on the way. Here he mentions...
I love Babur – I
One of the great dogs I've met through reading is Babur, whom Rory Stewart acquired, against his better judgement, while...
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