Of the various reporters with whom I've travelled around the world, including writers for UPI, AP, and Reuters, the most fascinating has clearly been Tintin, boy reporter from Belgium (tintin@intuitive.com).
Probably the most enjoyable aspect of our travels was his dog Snowy, though I don't know that our hosts would always agree!
The First Trip: Nepal
After winning the Pulitzer for Red Rackham's Treasure, Tintin told me he wanted a vacation. Remembering some of his earlier adventures, he decided to visit Nepal. Early one Sunday, I was sipping my tea and reading the Times when he rang me up, asking whether I'd be able to take a break and come along...