Mr Romance 
Luxury travel and eco-tourism haven’t been good bedfellows in the past, but things are changing. Places like Hua Hin’s Aleenta Resort in Thailand’s southwest have discovered the beautiful balance of the two. Thailand has long been a destination for keen travellers looking for luxury, adventure and a friendly yet fascinating culture. But all too often with … Read more
As far as Sydney’s winter goes, we had a bit of everything last week. Bright, warm sunny days, freezing cold days, lashing rain and whipping winds… and to start the week this freak fog that descended over one particular part of the city. It’s another gentle reminder that summer’s still a while away. But with … Read more
Friendships are a bit like houseplants. Or maybe a fire. Yes, a fire. That sounds way cooler. Just like a fire, you have to tend your friendship, feed it, mind it and care for it, or it dies out. Here are my top 5 things to do with your brother from another mother and keep your … Read more
No matter how much we pray to the aviation gods, airport delays are inevitable. They’re horrible, but with a bit of initiative and know-how, you can turn this bad situation into a good one. Here are our tips for how to survive airport delays. I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t had to face … Read more
It’s been a rough week internationally. The horrors of Nice and the Bastille Day truck attack, the bloody attempted coup in Turkey and the recent spate of gun violence in the States have left terrible scars. And that’s just the things we hear about in the news. These things that have happened, and that happen all … Read more
Thailand has created this fine balance of affordability and high luxury, which ticks so many boxes for travellers – especially honeymooners. Finding this line between luxury, price, adventure and romance that really suits our travel style is quite hard. But not in Thailand. The sense of adventure is still very much part of visiting Thailand; … Read more
Pisco, the mysterious and versatile spirit from Peru and Chile, has been around for centuries, but it’s only now finding its way to our cocktail glasses. But what is it, what does it taste like and where do we find this strange South American tipple? The latest food trend of authentic South American fair is … Read more
It’s been one of those week’s here are Romance HQ. A week that’s seemed to go on for ever and yet disappeared in a heartbeat. As I was looking back through the photos for this week’s IG Edition, I got a bit confused because I was sure that some of the images were for a different … Read more
Budget airlines are opening up more destinations to savvy, inquisitive travellers all the time. But when you’re travelling with budget airlines, it’s important to know what you’re buying into before you step on the plane. Here’s what we found flying AirAsia for the first time. Travelling well is as much about managing your expectations as … Read more
Sala Phuket Hotel is the very definition of Thailand’s romance and mystery. From the privacy of the pool villas to the sun setting over the Andaman Sea, Sala Phuket is the ultimate honeymoon and romance destination. At the northwestern tip of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, Sala and Mai Khao Beach is all … Read more