Japan April 20th 2006 This is Osaka, Japan; mainly, American village and the palace. None of the bikes are locked.
I promise once I get the hang of this, it will go up a notch on its scale of interest! ... read more
Asia » Japan » Osaka In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more
Well, I love to travel, of course! I've done a semester abroad in England, volunteered in the Dominican Republic, taught English in Turkey, and edited ESL books in South Korea. Other hobbies include participating in human rights activities, writing, seeing films, and doing yoga. I'm currently living in Maryland and have no foreseeable plans to travel - but I'm sure that travelbug will come along bite me soon! ... full info