by The Refresh Editors We had a reluctant spring here in the Northeastern US. Rain and even snow tested the patience of our delicate spring flowers and we doubted the season would ever arrive. But temperatures finally rose, cherry blossoms bloomed and (most of the time) we’re enjoying the kind of weather that makes us want to crack open a window or sit under a tree while reading a good book. Luckily for us (and for you!), writers at The Refresh…
by Marissa Price When overseas visitors think about Australia, the first things that come to mind are endless expanses of unspoiled beaches, our iconic ‘red centre’ and wide open spaces. While this is true, and tourist attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Wineglass Bay in Tasmania and the Three Sisters in New South Wales are heavily visited attractions for locals and tourists alike, there are also so many undiscovered and unspoiled treasures Australia has to offer. Any…
by Marissa Price Aussies are often a misunderstood breed. When we travel overseas, we seem to be a bit of a novelty with delighted locals often throwing out the “Can you just say ‘G’day mate’ for me?” The 24.13 million Australians who populate our beautiful country are just as complicated as people from all over the world with our own issues, worries and concerns. As a whole, we’re seen as a happy-go-lucky, quick-witted bunch who enjoy a beer at a…
by Marissa Price We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then we return home. – Indigenous Australian Proverb. Australian literature is as varied as the country itself. Australia is a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds that lends itself to great storytelling. The traditional custodians of the land, the many Australian indigenous tribes, passed down their stories through cave carvings…