NYTimes Video: An Innocent Abroad

Mitch Smith, this year's winner of a trip with New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, experiences his first adventure outside of the U.S. His destinations? Gabon, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Africa.

Watch this video to explore Central Africa with Mitch and Nicholas.

Mitch has become a true wanderer after traversing some impassable muddy "roads" and finding a real connection with some English-speaking peers while gripping some challenging issues.

Welcome to the club, Mitch!