Mayans in Mexico – our tour of Mayan villages
From eating traditional Mayan food and learning about the ancient culture and history of Maya to meeting a 97-year-old Mayan elder and watching him leap from his hammock to show … Read more
Mr Romance
How do you travel – should couples take trips separately?
Having a good travel companion can make the difference between an ok trip and an excellent journey. But does that travel companion always have to be your other half? Mrs … Read more
Little Blog Big – Sydney workshop
Creating and maintaining your own blog isn’t as easy as you might at first think. But there are ways to meet the challenge and make life easier. From Little Blog … Read more
A new beer, a new hair do & a new bloggers’ workshop
It’s funny, I thought I’d come to terms with Mrs Romance’s trip to Fraser Island last weekend. My envy readings had dropped to acceptable levels and she was allowed once again … Read more
Murray’s Brewery, Port Stephens
Why would you want to go to a brewery? Why would you even bother? It’s just a smelly old building full of blokes talking about beer, drinking beer and making … Read more
Sydney Staycation – Establishment Hotel, Sydney
If it’s old-world charm combined with the luxury of top-class Sydney accommodation you’re after, Merivale’s Establishment Hotel ticks some serious boxes. And if it’s location you want, you can’t get … Read more
4×4 driving, gluten-free cooking and a very rare scotch
Poor Mrs Romance is still struggling along with her broken toe. She’s got such a busy month ahead. In the next three weeks, she’s got trips to two different states … Read more
Peekaboo Bar, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
Tucked away in a Bourke Street terrace, Peekaboo Bar* captures the heart and soul of what small bars should be. It’s cozy, welcoming and articulate; its style is upbeat and … Read more
Ultimate pub food – totchos
For years there’s been a void between the humble pub chip and it’s south-of-the-border cousin, nachos. Thanks to our recent trip to San Francisco, the missing link has now been … Read more
Midweek dining – Chinaman Dumpling
I think I’ve just got why finding a midweek feed is so tough. It’s because it’s a total balancing act. As you’re thinking of somewhere to go, your mind is … Read more