Tokyo Express

Here is the first of what I hope to be many post-travel blogs.  I just returned from a trip to Toyko and Seoul.  This post will focus only on Tokyo, with a separate Seoul blog to come.  This was my first time in Japan, and only my second trip to Asia.  My stay in Tokyo was limited to four full days and part of two other days, but it was enough time to get a taste of what the city and country are like.

Major League

At times, especially when I was still in school, sports were a major part of my life.  My interest in NFL football came from my mom, my former obsession with the NBA was courtesy of Mark Price's brilliance, and my enduring fondness for baseball grew due to my older sister.

50 nifty..well, 39 and counting

I may live for foreign travel, but there's plenty to love about domestic travel too!  Growing up in the Midwest and then settling as an adult in the West has given me lots of opportunities to check out the US of A from sea to shining sea...including some of those boring states in the middle.  (To those of you who happen to be from Kansas, sorry.)

Most of my visits to new states came about from long, uncomfortable road trips.  That's the best way to experience a new state though.  Just flying in and flying out does not give you that same excitement as crossing the border and seeing a large sign that says "Welcome to _____________."  (Thought: Why don't these signs exist at airports.  I would LOVE that!)



Starting off..catching the travel bug

This blog is mainly for my personal benefit.  (Which is good, since I'm sure hardly anyone else will be reading it.)  I don't keep a diary or journal, but I would like to put some of my thoughts in writing since my memory isn't getting any better as I get older.

One of the main aspects of my life that I'd like to document are my various travels, so that I can relive them and perhaps others can be inspired or learn something new.