Mr Romance 
It feels like no time at all and yet a lifetime since we were both here in England. Really it was only a few weeks ago, but so much has happened since then. This is the last leg of our epic European trip (for this year) and we’ve got plenty to tell you since we … Read more
With Italy, Sweden and Belgium behind us, Mrs Romance and I are excited about the good times ahead in our next stop: the Netherlands. This week we’re heading to Rotterdam to meet up with our lovely friends Sara-May and Pat, who moved here from Sydney a few years ago. We can’t wait to see how … Read more
Whisky is one of those drinks people either love or hate. The difference is the people who hate it just haven’t found their way to drink it yet. Here are 5 tip on how to drink whisky to make everyone love what Mark Twain called “liquid sunshine”. When it comes to how you drink whisky, … Read more
Puglia in Italy’s southwest was so beautiful – if you don’t believe me, check out our stories here and here – but the next stage of our journey is just as inspiring. In this IG Edition, we fly north to see what Sweden has to offer. Our friends in Stockholm have invited us to stay … Read more
Deciding where to eat in Bari, Italy is very much part of the charm of this pretty, ancient little seaside city. With so many food options tucked away in its maze-like streets, knowing where’s good to go is a treasure hunt. Here are our top 3 dining options for the Puglia capital. Sign up to … Read more
This past week, we’ve hit the southern Italian roads hard and have toured around as much of the tip of Italy’s stiletto as possible. You might have heard that the roads around the southeastern peninsula of Puglia are crazy, dangerous and terrifying. They’re not. In fact, after you’ve been behind the wheel for a little … Read more
We ask our lovely friend Carly from Smaggle.com what does romance mean to her. Get ready for some enlightening, funny and insightful answers to this tricky question by the lady who helps you be the star of your own life! We knew we were onto a winner when we asked Carly for her perspective on … Read more
So much has happened this last week it feels more like it’s been a month. Since reuniting in Italy’s beautiful southeastern region of Puglia, Mrs Romance and I have done a lot of exploring on foot. In fact if our iPhones’ pedometers are to be trusted in any way, we’ve clocked up over 80km in … Read more
There are cheesecake recipes and there are cheesecake recipes. This is definitely both! Opulent creamy cheesy filling with a buttery base of black forest Tim Tam biscuit and the secret to our friend Clare’s success. Mrs Romance is known for not liking cake that’s made of cake. It sounds a bit screwy until you realise … Read more
It feels like we just arrived on our trip here to Europe, but already it’s been close to a month since we left Sydney’s wintering shores. And it looks like we timed our departure perfectly; the cold, wind and rain we’ve heard hitting the southeastern coast of Australia doesn’t sound like fun at all. Meanwhile … Read more