I am a teacher, journalist and media producer. Just about one month ago today I returned home after a four month voyage circumnavigating the globe on the Semester at Sea. Along with about 30 other college and university faculty, I taught and mentored students (there were 735 in all) as we visited 11 ports in South America, Africa, Asia and Central America.

Travel is my passion. I enjoy exploring and experiencing new cultures and meeting people from all walks of life. In 2006 I visited China as a Fulbright Fellow. I also travelled throughout Japan and taught English there.

My passion is ...

Writing, Travel, life

I know too much about ...

too many things but not enough to be a big expert in any of them

My parents always told me ...

"Every Dog has its day"

My childhood ambition ...

to be the first woman president...sadly, I am beginning to doubt there will be one in my lifetime.

My favorite memory ...

lots of them! Japan with my friends. My wedding and honeymoon.

Why I write ...

because I was born to do it

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

mutitasking-I read everything including blurbs on cereal boxes. Now I am reading a few books. One is "A New History of Documentray Film"

My first job ...

working at a dept store at age 16 folding sweaters

My best moment ...

its private

My inspiration ...

anyone who believes in her or himself and gives back to humanity. Children, pets and older people.

Travel > Asia What to visit in Beijing, China

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THE BEST OF BEIJING 2008
What to See, Where to go, What to do

Are you headed to the Olympic Games or considering a trip to China? About two million visitors are expected in Beijing for the games which. begin on August 8 and run through August 24. Learn more about summer travel to this ancient and intriguing capital

IMAGINING BEIJING:

Beijing is not the largest city in China. It isn't the richest and it isn't the oldest. But a trip to China without a visit to the capital city of Beijing would be to miss the chance to get a glimpse into the heart and soul of China. A journey to ...

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