Mr Romance 
San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious wait times has always put us off. Here’s how to avoid the lines and get the real feel of a trolley ride around San Francisco. … Read more
Croatia has become a real hotspot for tourism in recent years. Its dramatic coastline, crystal waters and a relatively cheap economy has pushed Croatia to be one of the most popular countries to visit in Europe. In spite of that though, Croatia is still comparatively undiscovered. Here’s what to expect. Christina and I have been … Read more
Airport security – that final barrier to airport freedom – can cause horrible hold-ups if you’re not ready. You can even cop a hefty fine or be held up in secondary screening if you (inadvertently) try to bring banned items through. Here are our tips on how to get through airport security fast and with … Read more
Miami, Florida: beach clubs, skyscrapers and sunsets over the Caribbean. Down in the Magic City, the sway of the tropics fills the streets. Bars with perpetual happy hours, oversized cocktails and pumping music line South Beach boulevard, and the weekend really lets loose. But it’s more than just a party town on the peninsular. Here’s … Read more
With all the politics, its unique, fascinating history and incredible architecture, it’s easy to forget that Cuba is a Caribbean island. Outside its cities and piped round its stunning countryside are some of the most exquisite beaches in the world. On our journey through Cuba, we’ve taken a bit of time out to relax and … Read more
Revisiting Viñales in Cuba’s west is something we’ve been looking forward to pretty much since we left the first time. Now we’re back and we’re excited about doing a few things we weren’t able to do the last time. We’re also keen to show you why you need to get to this area asap before … Read more
Cuba has undergone enormous change and development over the past few years. Supercharged evolution following decades of barely any progress threatens to throw the country out of whack. The question is are these changes for the better or the worse? Our return after 4 of Cuba’s most important years since the revolution shows us changes … Read more
As we move through the gears on our trip and the pace quickens, we find ourselves whisked along by our own itinerary. It feels like we’ve only just arrived in San Diego before we’re repacking again for the next stage of our journey. Where are we going next? We’re heading north again all the way east … Read more
Weathered, rugged, care-worn – they’re all nice ways of saying that a guy hasn’t ever moisturised and now looks like an old prune. Here are my top 10 favourite skincare tips and products for us men who want to keep our skin looking good without feeling too girly. Gone are the days when skincare was … Read more
Leaving San Francisco sunny and shining was pretty hard to do, but we’ve swapped it out for somewhere even sunnier. We’re in San Diego – the heart of Southern California. We love SD and have been here a few times before. The bars, beaches, weather and of course the access to amazing Mexican food. But … Read more