You're Not From Around Here, Are You? You're Not From Around Here, Are You? A travelogue covering travelling, living, working and volunteering in over 90 countries

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About The Author

Since leaving corporate life in London in 2006 I’ve travelled, worked, volunteered and lived in over 90 countries.

Highlights so far would be driving along the Silk Road from Beijing to Istanbul, a complete circuit of South America and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Costa Rica. I’m currently back in Beijing, as a base to visit more of Asia and attempt to learn Mandarin.

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