‘Men and boys need to see this’: Jo and Kush and the joy of Race Across the World
The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainmentAs he takes a break from searching for walnuts in the ancient forest of Arslanbob, western Kyrgyzstan, 19-year-old Kush Burman reflects on his relationship with his travelling companion and best friend, Jo Diop.“I think it’s only in the past couple of days that I’ve realised how much I value having Jo here,” he says, his eyes wet with tears. “I just really appreciate the fact that Jo’s always up for sort of looking after me, in a way. I don’t think Jo will understand, like, the difference it makes. Continue reading…
The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainmentAs he takes a break from searching for walnuts in the ancient forest of Arslanbob, western Kyrgyzstan, 19-year-old Kush Burman reflects on his relationship with his travelling companion and best friend, Jo Diop.“I think it’s only…
The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainmentAs he takes a break from searching for walnuts in the ancient forest of Arslanbob, western Kyrgyzstan, 19-year-old Kush Burman reflects on his relationship with his travelling companion and best friend, Jo Diop.“I think it’s only in the past couple of days that I’ve realised how much I value having Jo here,” he says, his eyes wet with tears. “I just really appreciate the fact that…
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