Pico Iyer is a British-born journalist and noted author of numerous books. Born in England to Indian parents, Iyer emigrated to California in his childhood. Returning to England in his teenage years, he graduated from Eton College and Oxford University. He has worked north of the Arctic circle in Norway, has spent time in little known countries like Bhutah, and has lived much of the last 20 years in Japan. Describing himself as "a global village on two legs," Pico Iyer considers himself a citizen of the world. For more information, click here.
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