Dedication from Ernest Gundling

With love to my wonderful wife Kacey for her encouragement and inspiration, and to my warmhearted and good-humored family, especially Anne, Chris, Katherine, Theo, Gabe, and Emma!

Dedication from Karen Cvitkovich

To my children, Matt and Sorine—I am thrilled that you share my love of global adventure!—and to David and the rest of my family, who support me in so many ways. You help me to cross borders every day.

Dedication from Christie Caldwell

To Johnny Xiong, whose conversations, stories, insights, humor, and perspective inspired this author and many aspects of this book.