Where to stay in LA: the Mondrian Hotel, West Hollywood review
It’s true: LAX is a necessary evil for exploring the US West Coast. It’s big, ugly and brutal. On the other hand, Los Angeles…
Beach time, cake time and wine o’ clock
So in last week’s Instagram Diary, you might’ve seen our pic of the cigar I had. Well, we were enjoying the backgammon there so…
Where to drink in Sydney: our top 5 Surry Hills bars
It’s not just the quantity of bars that makes Surry Hills Sydney’s premier suburb for a good night out, it’s the quality as well….
Where to stay in Mudgee: Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse
Mudgee, New South Wales, is one of those special places that really lends itself to relaxation, amazing food and drink, and a friendly welcome….
How Mrs Romance got over her fear of flying in small planes
Can you have a fear of small planes but on the other hand be ok with heights? Is there a logic to that? Is…
Fine Dining on Fraser Island
One of the last things I expected to find on the world’s largest sand island was fine dining. How wrong I can be! Turns…
Margaritas, sunsets and mountains of food
The other day, Mrs Romance and I were on the road driving around the Daylesford region of country Victoria. It’s a lovely area of…
Wines of the Month: red blends
The first thing I do when I‘m in a restaurant is check the wine list. I usually go straight to the Shiraz section as…
Where to eat in Sydney CBD – Customs House Bar
The hunt for a good pub feed in the heart of Sydney’s CBD used to be a fruitless exercise. But that’s not the case…
7 Tips for How to Survive a Long-Haul Flight
Everyone’s has a flying story. They’re a stand-up comic’s bread and butter. But a long-haul flight is no laughing matter. Here are our 7…