A beer fest, a spoonful of Italy and a Soul Train birthday

In many ways, I love this time of year. Yes, the Christmas season means all the stress of Christmas shopping and organising plans for the festive season. But on the other hand it means summer’s almost here and you start to see invitations to all kinds of awesome parties. This week just gone definitely had … Read more

11 reasons to put Rotterdam on your Euro itinerary

Visit Rotterdam travel guide - MMR

Rotterdam may not be top of the bill on the average European itinerary, which is why it’s the perfect destination! Check out our other 11 reasons to visit Rotterdam and see why this unique city needs to be added to your travel plans. It was a quick, comfortable 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam’s Schiphol International … Read more

5 things to make your Christmas party the best of the season

Christmas party - Lanson music box MMR

December always brings with it the promise of Christmas parties, but how do you make your party stand out from the rest? Here are our top 5 things to make your Christmas party the best of the season. Brought to you by Lanson Champagne Mrs Romance loves Christmas. And not just because it’s her birthday … Read more

A distillery overnighter and the race that stops a nation

Corowa Distillery IG Edition - MMR

I must admit I got pretty excited at the creating of this post. But then I always get excited about visiting distilleries and writing about them. And that’s exactly what happened last weekend. We were invited by our dear friend Kathleen Davies, founder of Nip of Courage, to come with her down to Corowa, a little town … Read more

Where to drink in Lecce, Italy – Saloon Keeper 1933

Where to drink in Lecce, Puglia, Italy - Saloon Keeper 1933 cocktail bar - MMR

Walking the streets of Lecce in southeastern Italy is like stepping back in time. But sipping a cocktail at Saloon Keeper 1933, you can almost taste the time travel. This is where to drink in Lecce, Italy. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of … Read more

How to get from Milan to Venice by train – the easiest road to romance you’ll find

Milan to Venice by train - travel in Italy - MMR

Getting from Milan to Venice by train is one of the easiest journeys you’ll make in Italy. Here’s what to do and how you do it. Venice is one of those places everyone should see at least once in their lives. Its beauty, its history, its romance all add up to make it worth travelling … Read more

A new Sydney dinner rec and an Italian festival

I really don’t know where this year’s gone. It feels like about a week ago that January was just over, and now it’s November and we’re staring down the barrel of Christmas. But we looked back at a few of our IG Editions over this last year and we realised that we’ve actually done quite a … Read more

3 Australian whiskies you must try

Australian whiskies - Mr & Mrs Romance

Australian whisky is like high-speed internet: you never knew how much you needed it before you tried it. Thankfully, just like high-speed internet, Australian whisky is becoming more easily available all the time. Whisky is and always has been a polarising drink. People either hate it or love it. But on this relationship scale, love … Read more

Four Seasons in one day – Sydney’s ultimate staycation location

Where to stay in Sydney - Four Seasons Hotel Sydney - Mode Kitchen and Bar - Grain Bar review

When we look for where to stay in Sydney, we’re always looking for somewhere with a difference. From its rooms and location to the new restaurant and bar, the Four Seasons Sydney has so much to offer new visitors or those of us up for a staycation. When it comes to staycations, you’re always likely … Read more