Welcome to our latest stories – here you’ll find everything we’ve published starting with the newest.
From hotel and restaurant reviews to cocktail and food recipes to travel tales, itineraries and adventures, it’s all here.
You’ll also find our regular wine and spirits reviews here and our Flavour Of The Month updates that talk about what’s been going on with us over the last 30 or so days.
Don’t miss this one; often some of the best things we talk about are in these posts.
Italy’s north is a gemstone necklace of azure lakes, a string of incredible beauty that attracts romance amid silhouette mountains. Lake Iseo and its island mountain – Monte Isola – may not be as famous as its neighbours, but its beauty is undeniable. Click here to skip down to our Postcards from Iseo. I’m sure … Read more
It feels like springtime has been a long time coming here in Sydney. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to go outside and be warm – let along wear shorts again. Thankfully though, the sun’s back and warmer weather awaits. As does me complaining about how hot I am no doubt! In this Edition, … Read more
For thousands of years, the Maya civilisation ruled Mexico. Their cities, temples and fortifications dot the landscape, leaving us to wonder at an advanced ancient society whose mystery and legend are the very bones of a nation. In the far eastern spur of Mexico, almost touching the arm of Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula hugs the … Read more
We’ve all heard of chilli con carne, but carne con chilli is a completely different creature. More in keeping with the true Mexican dish, this is a rich, slow-cooked wonder that will never let you look at the meek mince and beans you’re used to the same way again. Chilli con carne was a staple … Read more
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and imagine this: tender, crunchy base, opulent, oozing salted caramel centre and a crisp, peanut brittle top. This is how you make the ultimate salted caramel peanut slice. Do you know who I feel sorry for? The poor souls who are allergic to peanuts. Life must suck for … Read more
Sharing your blog posts across your social media platforms can be time-consuming and draining. We’re sharing a look behind the scenes of Mr & Mrs Romance at the tools we use to make social media work for us in a way that doesn’t interrupt our creative flow. One question we’re regularly asked about running a … Read more
Mirroring the swirl of the wine in our glasses, the flames from our new fire pit lick the air, comforting light flickering around our balcony. Here’s how to make your own fire pit for your balcony or veranda. So we’ve built our own gas fire pit for our balcony. But what began as a whim … Read more
Travelling in Japan is – in a word – suberashii. Wonderful. But like all new places to visit, there are a few things we wish we’d known about before we arrived in Japan. Here are three things that will make your time in the Land of the Rising Sun even better. One thing that strikes … Read more
Gently lapping shores of blue green sea, soft, white sand and mysterious limestone towers sprouting from the water. The islands around Krabi are iconic to Thailand’s coast. Island-hopping in Krabi in your own private speedboat is a must. Do you remember when Alex Garland’s The Beach came out? When the movie from the book hit … Read more
Since international and interstate travel is off the cards for us, Christina and I have been finding other ways to entertain both ourselves and our bit-champing travel bugs. I’m sure you’re doing the same. In this Edition, we’re talking about a new home improvements project we’ve been working on (i.e. a fire pit for our … Read more