Mr Romance 
There’s a sense of great luxury relaxing with a good book. And after a busy Christmas, having something that’ll take you away from it all is the best escape. Here’s a list of the latest page-turners. The turkey’s all but demolished, Granddad’s already asleep and scraps of wrapping paper under the sofa evidence the earlier … Read more
Sydney has officially entered full-blown silly season mode! It happens every Christmas, but it always takes me by surprise. Shops are crazy, bars and restaurants are to their rafters, and everyone’s moving around at an unsustainable pace. To make matters even more complicated, it’s Christina’s birthday tomorrow, which always adds to my own personal brand … Read more
If Christmas is about anything, it’s about food. And this edible Christmas tree shaped dip is not only appropriately festive and impressive, it’s delicious and easy to make too. Here’s how to make the ultimate cheese and olive Christmas tree recipe. Whether you’re planning on a giant roast turkey or a bucket of fresh prawns … Read more
Riding a horse through Cuba’s revered tobacco fields whilst smoking a cigar has to be one of my all-time best travel memories. But there’s more to it than that. Seeing these parts of Cuba you can only get to on horseback is truly a great experience. There’s so much more to Cuba than the populous … Read more
With a new video series just finished and a 23-page gift guide to roll out, it’s amazing we’ve had time for anything else this week. Somehow though, we managed to spend a whole day at Taronga Zoo and get some solid socialising done too! Over on Hair Romance, Christina’s series of daily Q&A videos (you … Read more
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a wealth of history, scenery, culture and incredible food. Clean, safe, modern and less humid than Bangkok, this northern city is the new epicentre for travel to Thailand. Both geographically and comparatively far away from the filth, chaos and claustrophobia of Thailand’s capital, Chiang Mai is almost too good to be … Read more
Sometimes Christmas gift ideas come so easily. Other times you need a bit of help. We’ve put together another amazing free gift magazine to help you this festive season: Hint Gift Guide for Men. Download your free copy of Hint Magazine here for some of the best gift ideas for him you’ll find. Hint Magazine … Read more
This past week has been typically unreliable here in Sydney. As summer comes on, the risk for everything to either get rained out to the point of drowning or roasted to death in a sudden heatwave are equally possible. Thankfully, our plans have somehow fallen perfectly into the gaps in the crazy weather gods’ schedules. … Read more
West Hotel, beside Sydney’s Darling Harbour, has set the bar for romance this summer. Working with creative designers Bonnie and Neil, the hotel lets you say it with flowers in a whole new way. There’s something quite soothing about falling asleep beneath a canopy of flowers and foliage. Especially when you’re nestled in an incredibly … Read more
Everyone’s heard of Italy’s Lake Como. Most people know of Lake Garda. But not many know about the little brother – Lake Iseo. Secluded, tranquil and superbly beautiful, it’s the perfect traveller’s secret. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – … Read more