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A culturally insensitive, politically incorrect and historically inaccurate account of trekking in the Hermit Kingdom.

At 4,000 meters Bagger is still talking, which is impressive given the lack of oxygen and his surplus of opinions. Our guide introduces Bhutan’s Warrior-Monks; we counter with beer, cynicism, and a wooden phallus.

Bangkok rain, a twitchy driver on yaba, and me clinging to the back of a Suzuki-50 through flooded streets. Why choose a cab when a questionable motorcycle ride offers survival lessons, laughs, and a crash course in Thai street logic?