A: 19th century Russian literature. Also, I have a thing for men who take charge.
A: Not as often as I'd like. If all goes according to plan, I'll take the Trans-Siberian railway out to frozen Lake Baikal later this winter, and end the trip in Kyoto for the cherry blossoms.
A: I'm a bit of a freak where it counts. Feel free to ask for more information.
A: My knack for avoiding boredom. I'm great at keeping myself busy.
A: Cheese, tea, a good book, a good view, and a large body of water.