(International Driving Permit issued in Japan. These driving permits are the equivalent of licenses for tourists in the U.S. Courtesy of Hirotomo T. bit.ly/1nscxuK)

Journalism/international studies student at the University of Washington. Seattle native. Wandered off to Syracuse, NY, to study journalism for three semesters before returning to the nest. Interested in global affairs, entertainment, sports, and the overall absurdity of being human.