Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on July 22, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Jeffrey! Another year older, wiser, and still bravely chasing stories across continents. From your fearless reporting as East Africa Bureau Chief for The New York Times since 2006 to snagging that Pulitzer Prize in 2012—your adventures have been nothing short of legendary. Who else can say their birthday candles are outnumbered only by passport stamps?

Here's wishing you another year filled with groundbreaking journalism, fewer mosquito bites, and plenty of Wi-Fi hotspots in remote locations. May your notebook always be dry, your deadlines flexible (we can dream!), and may the next Pulitzer come easier than finding good coffee abroad!