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Aug 12, 2014

"There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met." --William Butler Yeats

I Talk To Strangers

One of the first rules parents often teach their children is "Don't talk to strangers." But Robbie Stokes was determined to flip that old life lesson on its head. So, after quitting his job working in the United States House of Representatives, Stokes, now 26, set out on an ambitious backpacking journey around the world in which his aim was to talk to as many strangers -- people of all ages, races and social backgrounds -- as he could. His ultimate goal? To gain invaluable wisdom, experience and knowledge from everyday people. This compelling video shares more.