It Started In LA

• Differences between America and Australia: Holiday cookies versus Christmas desserts 4 years ago This year we’re “stuck” at home for Christmas given we’re under Stay-at-home orders in California. It made me consider the differences between America and Australia when it comes to Holiday desserts. And lots of them! In Australia … We tend to fuss about dessert. The tradition is to make...
• Differences between America and Australia: voting 4 years ago Every time I sit down to post about the elections and the state of play here in LA I end up discarding it. Sometimes because I end up on a tangent and other times because: “if you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say it at all”.  That could very well explain the lack of posts for...
• The LA Hug 5 years ago As an Expat I have become accustomed to the different cultures in which we live and none more apparent than the greeting when you see a friend.  In LA you greet friends with what I’ve termed the LA Hug. The LA Hug is nothing more than a hug hello.  There can be an air kiss mid hug but this...
• Holidays (vacations) in the US vs Australia 5 years ago It’s true, there’s an ulterior motive to this post and the timing is no accident. What’s the difference in holidays (vacations) in the US vs Australia? I’ll tell you want the difference is–long weekends. They are conspicuous by their absence. Easter long weekend I’ve talked before about...
• An American tourist in Australia 5 years ago It’s Spring break and the perfect time to visit Australia if you live in the US. Naturally I get asked all the tough questions like where should I go, what should I see and how can we do Australia and New Zealand in two weeks. The answer to the last question is you just can’t … but I can give...

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