Have Pen Will Travel

Have Pen, Will Travel: Observations of a Globetrotter (Roli Books, 2005) is a lively collection of reportage and travel essays by journalist and author M. J. Akbar. Originally appearing in his newspaper column Byline, these pieces capture Akbar’s journeys across Africa, America, Asia, and India. With wit and keen observation, he records cultural encounters, political insights, and everyday human stories, blending travel writing with commentary on global affairs. The book reflects Akbar’s trademark style—informal yet incisive—making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.