Mr Romance 
Cosy, laid back and somewhat bohemian, Goblin Kitchen and Bar* is the latest Sydney small bar to open, and we reckon this place has the goods. The distinctly European feel carries over well from its daytime café incarnation. We’ve been big fans of Goblin Café for years, so we were excited to check out the … Read more
I hate breakfast in bed. There. I said it. Mrs Romance and many, many others like her love it though. So in an effort to change my mind, Mrs Romance has come up with 3 pillow-side meals that might just work. I’ve also taken this opportunity to explain why breakfast in bed sucks. I know … Read more
As you probably know, we love travelling. It’s the best. So when Mrs Romance turned to me the other day looking all wistful and pointed out we hadn’t been anywhere all year, it came as a bit of a shock. It’s true, we hadn’t been overseas together all year, but what we did realise was … Read more
Cloaked in mystery, the arcane art of making whisky, and those behind it, have always fascinated me – the who, why and how of it all. When we recently had the pleasure of meeting Brian and Genise Hollingworth, owners of Black Gate Distillery in Mendooran, Australia, all my questions were answered. Some 400km northwest of … Read more
Parramatta is setting itself up as a hub for food, entertainment and fun in the west. Even as Sydney’s sprawl spreads further and further from the harbour and it’s opera house, Parramatta is becoming its very own city with its own feel and dynamic. Here are our top 3 recommendations for a night out in … Read more
Champagne and sparkling wine are often the hero of the party. There’s nothing like the sound of that cork popping to get the night started. But what do you eat with champagne? Husband-and-wife team Fran Flynn and David Stevens-Castro have all the answers in their new book Paired. What do you usually eat when you’re … Read more
The week’s really zipped by to the point where I’ve only just realised – 2 days late – that it’s November already! I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be Christmas way too soon and I’ll be doing my gift shopping on Christmas Eve as usual. Anyway, stay in the moment, stay in the moment. … Read more
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city should have way more high-up open-air drinking spots. Here are our 3 favourite San Diego rooftop bars you must visit. We’ve spent a lot of time in San Diego rooftop bars! … Read more
Broome, Western Australia and its romantic allure of exotic isolated sunset beaches has been calling to us forever. Popular with a wide range of travellers, it is possible to come to this notoriously expensive destination on a shoestring… but this is Broome to blow the budget. I’ve wanted to go to Broome since I first … Read more
What a week! The sun’s been out a lot more, which spells the beginning of summer proper, but then so have the storms. And if you’re like us, you’ll love the photos we’ve got of the lightning over Sydney this week just gone. I’ve also been taking advantage of Sydney’s beer fest and we’ve headed … Read more