Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on January 15, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Jon Lee Anderson! You've traveled to more countries than most of us can pronounce and reported from places others only see on maps. Your fearless storytelling has taken readers everywhere—from the jungles of Latin America to conflict zones across continents—making you journalism's real-life Indiana Jones.

Whether you're unraveling complex political intrigues or sharing human stories that touch our hearts, your work remains timelessly compelling. Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer deadlines (just for today!) and plenty of adventures ahead—but maybe ones involving cake rather than combat zones!

Cheers to another year filled with curiosity, courage—and hopefully some well-earned rest!