Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on April 10, 1941)

Happy birthday to Paul Theroux, the literary conductor who took us aboard "The Great Railway Bazaar"! Your journeys unlocked mysteries of far-flung lands and made countless readers decide they'd either book a ticket immediately or happily remain armchair travelers. Fifty years later, your adventures still make cramped trains sound weirdly enticing.

While most mortals struggle with commuting across town without losing patience, you've traversed continents gracefully on rickety tracks—from Istanbul's bustle to Tokyo’s neon lights—all while masterfully painting vivid pictures through words alone. May this year's journey bring fewer delays (and perhaps upgraded snack cars). Travel onward fabulously!