Mike HenrySep 22, 2019People and Fire On a small town in Cape Verde, valiant hope, and hard, rational decisions
Mike HenrySep 8, 2019You can't get there from hereA hike to dinner through the dusky, flooded backstreets of Ngor, Dakar
Mike HenryJun 14, 2019Top 5 Haircuts of the Last 2 YearsThe neighborhood power cuts when only half my head is finished, so we agree to finish tomorrow.
Mike HenryMay 29, 2019Colaba, at lastOne of the great, rare privileges in life is living is a long-held dream.
Mike HenryMay 24, 2019Some sunsets just mean moreTransport mafia, a mysterious scout, and grim alpine weather prime the mind for beauty
Mike HenryMay 21, 2019Dallol and DroleGetting to the Place of Colorful Stone means putting up with some colorful folks.
Mike HenryMay 15, 2019On NaijaI am amazed, impressed, and bewildered by this massive, diverse country. But it has shattered me.
WillMar 29, 2019Streets of KanoAt the edge of the Sahel, the ancient city of Kano remains a crossroads of trade and cultures. Hausa, Fulani, Arab, and Hindu influences...
Mike HenryMar 27, 2019If it can be done, you can do itMoving plants, and getting a grip on the spirit of the city
Mike HenryMar 25, 2019The impossible questWhen your computer is your job and it breaks, you do everything to try to fix it
Mike HenryMar 22, 2019Finding my way in GondarA tiny wallet thief, a fascinating place, and the thrill of being on the road alone.
Mike HenryFeb 26, 2019Falling into a hidden world in DubaiI was supposed to be in Dubai for 8 hours. I ended up there for 83.
Mike HenryJan 25, 2019Dark dreams in DakarThe hard times don’t come often here, but when they come they come hard.