 |
 They say autumn is here, but you wouldn’t know it in Perth. Temperatures still in the high 20s, air cons haven’t been switched off and everyone’s still in flip flops (the latter never really changes, though, does it?). If I had my way, it would stay this warm all year, because, let’s face it – [...]  These days, we’re all looking for ways to make our lives greener. We aim to eat more WA-grown food, buy environmentally friendly products and reduce energy use. Well, we try anyways.  Perth rainstorm. Photo by WA Today It certainly doesn’t rain much in Perth. Perhaps that’s why I like it so much, after spending most of my life in soggy Seattle. I must have timed my arrival to Perth perfectly because I’ve been living here 4 months and it’s rained twice. The entire summer has seen a [...]  I’ll admit I’m not crazy about Perth’s CBD. Too many soulless skyscrapers and take-away joints. Not nearly enough memorable architecture, parks, street art or fountains. The CBD seems to be completely focused on work, not play. Perhaps that explains why it empties to a ghost town after [...]  A Monday night at 399  The Perth lifestyle – full of sun, sand and sport – may be great, but living here is expensive. According to the 2009 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey, prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Perth is the 57th most expensive city in the world to live in. Perth Now reports that it costs more to [...]  Every time I step in Fremantle’s Little Creatures Brewery I’m transported. I’m instantly in holiday mode where calories don’t count, time loses it’s meaning , and ordering yet another pint of golden liquid deliciousness is a no-brainer. The only challenge? Deciding between drinking Rogers or the Pale Ale…. or the Bright Ale. |
|
|
Copyright © 2012 What's So Great about Perth? - All Rights Reserved |
||
