A birthday bash and the last week to Christmas

OK, so hands up who’s ready for Christmas. No one? No, me neither. But then I rarely am. Mostly this is because Mrs Romance’s birthday falls exactly a week before Christmas Day… well, that’s what I blame it on! Mrs Romance has had to deal with having her birthday so close to Christmas her whole life… … Read more

5 foodie finds from Down Under: a farm, real Aussie maccas and a new city brewery

Here are 5 Foodie Finds from Down Under that showcase the amazing things that are coming from this country of food lovers. From the farmlands of NSW to the gritty Inner West of Sydney City, the artistry of accessible fine produce is what food in Australia is all about. Mrs Romance and I love the … Read more

A lightning storm, a pub crawl and a day at Bondi

I don’t know about you, but Christmas is coming up way to quickly for us. I don’t know why though. It’s the same every year. December always sneaks up on us and before we know it, we’re running around like mad buying last-minute presents and making celebration plans for the holidays. Last week was the … Read more

He Said, She Said: do you get a real or fake Christmas tree?

We’re both big fans of Christmas – and Christmas trees of course. But coming from opposite sides of the world – not to mention different planets – means that we have quite different perspectives on whether that tree should be real or fake. And it turns out it’s a lot more based on our childhoods … Read more

A hot hotel opens and a weekend of friends, fizz and food

Welcome to December! It’s hard to believe that 2016 is finally coming to an end. The best part of this time of year is getting together with so many friends. This week just gone has been the perfect example of that. Mrs Romance and I are still recovering from a visit from some interstate mates. … Read more

Our ultimate boozy Christmas gift guide

Sometimes hunting high and low for that perfect Christmas gift is a total waste of time. Sometimes all it takes is the right bottle of alcohol. Here’s our ultimate boozy Christmas gift guide to help you decide. I recently asked my mates what they like getting for Christmas. Their answer: “booze is always good.” Providing … Read more

Tasmanian sparkles, Sydney gelato and Brisbane burgers

If ever there was a sign that we’re moving ever closer to Christmas and the party season, it’s this week’s fun and games at Romance HQ. We’ve begun the over-indulging in serious style with some excellent things to eat, drink and do. We’ve also come up with some great inspiration for making your date nights a bit … Read more