Chasing a white Christmas Where I live on Australia’s east coast, Christmas falls smack bang in the middle of summer, and it's hot. So hot in fact Christmas Day usually involves a swim in the pool just to bring the body temperature down. If you’re lucky enough to be in an air-conditioned home, Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a room regulated at a … [Read more...]
Seattle and its love of literature
When it's not raining Seattle is a city brimming with oodles of outdoor experiences. But when it is raining and that's often (on average it rains 152 days per year) there's plenty of indoor culture to be found. Including having the most bookstores per capita than any other US city. And when I discovered Seattle is a UNESCO-designated … [Read more...]
What’s not to love in Seattle
Seattle is a city that pulses with an energetic vibe. And that’s not just because it is the headquarters for two of the largest corporations in the world: Amazon and Microsoft. Nestled in between two imposing mountain ranges - the Olympics and the Cascade - which help to bring the precipitation Seattle is renowned for, this city is blessed with … [Read more...]