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...]