Nathan A. Thompson

Nathan A. Thompson is a freelancer who has written for Global Post, among others.

Nathan A. Thompson is a freelancer who has written for Global Post, among others. 


Meet Kim Jong Il’s personal poet laureate

Over whiskey and Thai food, he tells GlobalPost how to solve North Korea.

Is it cool to visit North Korea as a tourist?

Lifestyle

Who, or what, is behind the mysterious HIV outbreak in this Cambodian village?

Lifestyle

Meet the giant hero rats training to sniff up Cambodia’s landmines

Conflict

North Koreans can’t get enough of illegal foreign radio

Technology
Ayahuasca

For me, ayahuasca was as good as therapy. Here’s what the science says

Health

Even war veterans are now turning to the psychedelic jungle medicine to treat deep trauma.

Preparing an ayahuasca brew in La Calera, Colombia.

For me, ayahuasca was as good as therapy. Here’s what the science says.

Health

It’s brewed from rainforest plants and vines. Supporters say it has healing properties. It’s also illegal,