Mr Romance 
People say being spontaneous is very romantic… and that’s what you’re doing if you’ve left buying presents till the last minute. It’s got nothing to do with being disorganised or forgetting. It’s romantic. And that’s that. However, there’s nothing all that romantic about chasing round the shops hunting for that all-encompassing über-present minutes before you … Read more
Our week this week started out feeling very tranquil. This always worries me – especially around this time of year – as it usually means there’s a shitstorm coming. Sure enough, what started out looking like this, ended up being so busy. But, better to be busy than bored, right? Wonder what bored actually feels … Read more
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you know it like a local does? Our recent visit to the Hunter has given us a rare insight into the real Hunter Region. We recently spent 24 hours in the Hunter … Read more
Is it possible we’ve found the best ribs in Sydney? Could it be that we’ve hit upon this foodie holy grail? Controversial, isn’t it? If you like ribs and don’t mind drooling over your mobile, read on! I’m always surprised at how much meat there is on a single rib. I mean, they’re only small, aren’t they? … Read more
It’s finally here – the final month of the year. December. It’s expensive, it’s busy, it’s totally nuts. As the year winds up, we’re all running around trying to organise a million different things: presents, parties, annual leave, kids’ holidays, Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve… and you’re supposed to carry on with all the other … Read more
Whoever thought of turning the Ferris wheel in Sydney’s iconic Luna Park into a restaurant is a genius. It’s the perfect combination of fine dining, incredible views and romantic frivolity. There’s something about the sight of a Ferris wheel that brings a smile to your face… unless you’re afraid of heights I suppose. But the idea … Read more
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel in the Hunter Valley 2 hours north of Sydney completely took our hearts. It’s the perfect mix of luxe living and romantic seclusion to make a special occasion even more … Read more
Ok. Who said it was all right for November to up and bugger off? It’s not right, you know. I certainly wouldn’t have signed off on it. And there’s no way I’m fine with Christmas being only 24 days away either. And this week hasn’t helped. It seems like only a second ago I was … Read more
There’s nothing better than a crisp, chilled glass of Riesling on a hot summer’s day, or bunkering down over a warm, gluey Shiraz as winter frosts the windows. But are we drinking our vino at the best temperature for the wine? We’ve got it from the experts on what the best temps are for different … Read more
You can always tell when the Sydney summer’s really underway when sunsets start looking like this one. It’s the start of a week billed to have the second hottest November day in Sydney’s history. Thankfully though, the humidity’s mercifully very low. This is the first full week we’ll have spent in Sydney in what seems … Read more