Mr Romance 
Working from home sounds great, doesn’t it? But it’s not without its challenges. Apart from constant distractions Mrs Romance and I both struggle with, things like meetings, meals, space and general convenience make having a home office tricky. But we’ve got a couple of tricks that really help. Brought to you by MLC Centre, Sydney. … Read more
Have I read this right? Was last week really the last full week in September? I couldn’t believe it when I looked at my calendar today. October? Where the bloody hell did that come from?! That means it’s less that 13 weeks to Christmas! Sorry. I hate it when people drop temporal bombshells like that. … Read more
If you’re not sure what’s expected of you when you visit vineyard cellar doors, there’s no need to worry. You don’t have to be a pro wine buff to enjoy the experience of trying wine at its source. Here are our top 5 tips for making the most of your wine time. I always feel … Read more
It feels like forever since our last Instagram Diary, so much has been happening. Thanks to a multitude of reasons – not least our sites all being hacked and taken offline while they were being fixed – we’ve been a bit quiet on the blog. It has meant we’ve been busier than ever on Instagram … Read more
From waterfalls to forests, from top class restaurants to catch-your-own fish farms, and from hikes and snow to luxury spas and hotels, Marysville, Victoria has it all. Reborn from the 2009 ashes, this little alpine town 2 hours from Melbourne is a must-visit. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
What a strange week it’s been. We’ve finally handed the keys over to our old apartment in so it’s goodbye to Surry Hills. This is our last sunset from this view. We’ve got mixed emotions about leaving this spot. It’s been an incredible place to live; we’ve had some amazing times here. Parties, meals, visitors, … Read more
Spontaneous travel can be so much fun. Throwing an overnighter in the car has found us in some amazing places and can be so romantic. To travel well doesn’t always mean lots of preparation – but having the right tools with you while you travel is essential. Here are our top 3 apps we use … Read more
For us travel is one of the most romantic things you can do with your partner. It’s also a great test of your relationship. We’ve found having that time away together has really helped us get to know one another better. We were very excited to be asked to judge the romance category of Stayz … Read more
You know when you get those weeks that don’t seem to be quite real in how fast they’ve gone? That was last week. It’s been bananas. Thankfully, we love bananas so we’ve kind of enjoyed all that’s been going on. You might remember we went to Marysville in regional Victoria the week before. Well, this … Read more
Nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Alps 2 hours from Melbourne, Marysville has that feel of a quiet little Aussie mountain town. However, there’s more to this little piece of the famous Yarra Valley than meets the eye. From Gold Rush history and bushfire tragedy to amazing scenery and local produce, here are our … Read more