Video: Life on the Road

So far we’ve spent more than a week on the move, through three countries, four languages we barely speak, and six time zones. We’re headed around the entire globe, so there’s much more ground to cover.

Before we left, the bosses gave us some very serious advice: do good journalism, but have some goofy fun too. So in the spirit of obedience—and for all of those who have asked to join us—here’s what a few days on the road looks like. One piece of wisdom we picked up: Icelandic sweaters are always better when your grandmother makes them.

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