That odd idea that one person can go to a foreign part and in this rather odd voice describe it to the folks back home doesn't make much sense in the post-colonial world.

The most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision.

The good Lord in his ultimate wisdom gave us three things to make life bearable: hope, jokes, and dogs, but the greatest of these was dogs.

I just don't see myself as a travel writer. I can't. I don't.

Some of us just don't want to be famous ... anonymity cannot be bought for any price, once you have lost it.

I believe when you’re stuck in one spot for too long it’s best to throw a grenade where you stand, and jump…and pray.

The two things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision.