Chests as broad as horses
One of several heart-warming accounts of Rory Stewart's random encounters with British soldiers in Afghanistan.
They always show him and...
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...
Changed identity – I
Rory Stewart's hike across remote areas of Afghanistan began with a couple of bodyguards assigned to him whether he wanted...
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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Today’s diary entry
Always curious about the habits of journal writing and the choices people make in the materials they use, I liked...
Of borders and beverages
This description of what really marks a border between one country or region and another delighted me. It boils down...
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 – II
Again, Rory Stewart's guide-bodyguard, Qasim, resorts to invention in presenting his ward to people they meet on their hike across...
Getting to know your guest
One of several exchanges in which Rory Stewart finds himself being presented as anything but what he is. These introductions...
What’s the difference?
On his long trek across some of the remoter regions of Afghanistan, Rory Stewart found himself being presented as having...
I love Babur – II
Again, splendid, awkward Babur, the massive mutt picked up by Rory Stewart while trekking across Afghanistan. Usually Rory has to...
Care package
Rory Stewart has a moment of home comfort when some British soldiers he encounters on his hike across Afghanistan brew...
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