7 easy summer cocktails to quench your thirst and get the party started

Hot sunny days, friends all round, food and drink flowing freely – that’s what summer’s all about. But when it comes to the drinks, what do you do? Our 7 favourite easy summer cocktails are perfect party pours! I’m a firm believer that every drink has its place. From that icy cold beer at the … Read more

Fireworks, romance and a virtual reality bathroom experience

Well it’s been a tumultuous week if nothing else. Love that word – tumultuous. Tumultuous. Anyway, it’s been a week of ups and downs – thankfully more ups than anything though. We managed to catch a stomach bug from our friends’ kids last weekend, which didn’t seem too bad… until we both found ourselves near … Read more

Where to stay in Sabah’s Capital – Le Meridian Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

Sabah in northern Borneo is a treasure of culture and natural beauty. Its busy little capital, Kota Kinabalu, is the perfect place to start exploring this mysterious island. Here’s where to stay in KK. Flying into the state’s capital – Kota Kinabalu – is the perfect way to find your feet before heading on to … Read more

Where to eat in Byron Bay – Graze at Elements

Dining in Graze at Elements is a surprising experience. Not only is the food superb but it’s not until you’re walking back to your room that you realise you’ve just eaten in a hotel lobby.* It’s been a while since Mrs Romance and I were last in Byron Bay. It’s good to be back in … Read more

How to feed a travelling circus – backstage dinner for Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a travelling circus? We get to peek into the lives of the performers and staff of Cirque du Soleil, the world’s biggest and most famous circus. Also check out Cirque’s mind-boggling recipe for pork carnitas at the bottom of the post. There has always been … Read more