North America is an amazing part of this beautiful world. With perhaps the greatest spectrum of climates, geography and cultures in one continent, this is the perfect travel destination.
San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious wait times has always put us off. Here’s how to avoid the lines and get the real feel of a trolley ride around San Francisco. … Read more
Miami, Florida: beach clubs, skyscrapers and sunsets over the Caribbean. Down in the Magic City, the sway of the tropics fills the streets. Bars with perpetual happy hours, oversized cocktails and pumping music line South Beach boulevard, and the weekend really lets loose. But it’s more than just a party town on the peninsular. Here’s … Read more
Revisiting Viñales in Cuba’s west is something we’ve been looking forward to pretty much since we left the first time. Now we’re back and we’re excited about doing a few things we weren’t able to do the last time. We’re also keen to show you why you need to get to this area asap before … Read more
As we move through the gears on our trip and the pace quickens, we find ourselves whisked along by our own itinerary. It feels like we’ve only just arrived in San Diego before we’re repacking again for the next stage of our journey. Where are we going next? We’re heading north again all the way east … Read more
Famous for its beauty, culture, music and history, Cuba is a fascinating country. But how much has Cuba changed since 2014? Cuba expert and long-time tourism operator John Ahrens gives us the lowdown. We were incredibly lucky. November 2014 found us flying over the Caribbean for our first visit to Cuba. It had been a … Read more
San Diego, California is a young, fun city full of fascinating cultural mixes, stunning beaches and delicious food. No wonder we like it so much. Here are our top 9 things to do in San Diego, California and why we love this town so much. Mrs Romance and I get on very well with San … Read more
Apple pie is as American as the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but not all apple pie is made equal. We explore the possibility that the best apple pie in the USA is in the little gold rush town of Julian, California. It’s no exaggeration to say that America has a fascination with apple … Read more
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 us photos, we were hooked. Our tour of the Mayan communities of Mexico was simply unforgettable. Mayans. Apart from that terrifying scare-monger calendar of theirs, … Read more
The freedom of having a car while you’re on holiday is just awesome. It’s cheaper than taxis and you can make up your own itinerary. But having a few inside tips before you get behind the wheel can make all the difference. Here are our top tips for driving in Mexico. Christina and I love … Read more
Tulum and the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsular is one of Mexico’s great secrets. Lush jungles, ancient ruins, spectacular Caribbean beaches, beautiful food, friendly people. But where do you stay? For us it’s got to be Casa de las Olas – the House of the Waves. Snuggled in amongst the palm trees of the … Read more