Speaking on Volcanoes, Wars, and Hermits

I have been a full-time journalist for nearly 30 years, writing for publications like National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine. I can speak about my career in general, or about topics as varied as the global migrant dilemma, the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and what it is like to descend into the center of an active volcano.
Extreme Reporting

Audio, Video, and Presentations

I'm happy to challenge an audience's preconceived notions while at the same time (I hope) offer entertaining banter.
Audio & Video

Adventure, Travel, and War Reporting

I have been a full-time journalist for nearly 30 years, writing for publications like National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine. I am willing to speak about my career in general, or about topics as varied as the global migrant dilemma, the Israeli-Palestinian situation, and what it is like to descend into the center of an active volcano. I have personally visited with active terrorists in Afghanistan, Indonesia, and the Palestinian territories, and can offer first-hand insight into how terrorists think, why they become committed to terrorism, why they believe what they do, and how the United States, and the world, can far more effectively combat terrorism.

Audio & Video