There comes a stage at which a man would rather die cleanly by a bullet than by the unknown terror of the phantom in the forest.

Contemplation is a luxury, requiring time and alternatives.

For me, a journey to Damascus is an amazing hunt from beginning to end, a slice through layers of history in search of treasure.

Through bitter experience I have learned that it is best to promise little and then to reward hard work with generosity.

With an enthusiastic team you can achieve almost anything.

One senses that, in these conditions, no amount of wet-wiping could bring true hygiene.

If hot food is they key to maintaining an expedition's stamina, then low grade gut-rot alcohol is the key to sustaining its sense of pleasure.