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 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 – [...]  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 [...]  New findings indicate that independent bookstores are closing at a rate of 3 per week. And it’s no wonder. The challenges facing independent bookstores are great: chain bookstores like Borders, Barnes & Noble and Dymocks carry huge selections of books, often marked at discount prices; internet shopping giant Amazon’s ingenious recommendation system, combined with cheap [...]  Every Saturday I’m faced with a dilemma: spend the morning doing the things I want to do (read the newspaper, drink coffee, eat pastries) or catch up on what I should do (go grocery shopping)? Luckily I’ve found a way to satisfy my inner glutton while whittling down the to-do list – the Mt Claremont [...]  Sunday Sessions are to Perthites what hooded rain jackets are to Seattleites: absolutely essential for survival. Friends come together on lazy Sunday afternoons to eat, drink and will the weekend to never end. Beach, bar or backyard – it makes no difference. But yesterday we might have found Perth’s best Sunday Session locale at Fremantle [...]  I’m a sucker for samples, I’ll be honest. I love nibbling on fresh bread, cheese, chips and salsa while doing the grocery shopping. But that’s not all there is to love about Cottesloe’s Boatshed Market. It’s a foodie’s paradise with aisles packed with gourmet groceries from Australia and abroad.  Last Saturday, in desperate need of a break from house-hunting in 38 degree heat, we stumbled across 9 Seeds, a cute café/juice bar/restaurant. It’s located on Marmion St in East Fremantle, just between Coode St and Wilkinson St. A tiny island in a suburban sea, 9 Seeds appears to enjoy a steady stream of business [...] |
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