Out of Eden Walk: Hospitality and the Human Spirit
2025-06-26
National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek's 12-year journey retracing human migration offers a profound look at hospitality across cultures. A chance encounter with an 84-year-old woman, Yoshiko, running a traditional guesthouse in Japan, highlights the warmth and compassion exceeding simple transactions. Yoshiko's life story and the guesthouse's history reveal the depth of Japanese hospitality and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship. Salopek's journey is not just geographical; it's a testament to human connection, revealing the overwhelming kindness and generosity found across the globe.