Over a career spanning six decades and encompassing visits to 100 countries, author Colin Thubron has accumulated a wealth of experiences, including encounters with the KGB and sleeping in Mao Zedong's bed. Thubron, known for his 18 non-fiction books, shared these reflections in a conversation with Maddy Fletcher.
His travels have taken him to diverse locations, leading to memorable and sometimes shocking moments. Thubron has previously spoken about the countries he would avoid returning to, as well as those he considers essential destinations. These accounts offer a glimpse into the extensive and often dramatic nature of his international journeys.