We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
Japanese onsen – the famous natural hot spring-fed baths scattered throughout Japan – are a huge part of the culture. As a visitor, it’s important to know what to do when you’re there. Here are our 7 tips from a local on how to use onsen. Japan is one of those destinations that is so … Read more
An abandoned quarantine station doesn’t sound like the ideal Sydney getaway, but when the NSW national parks, the National Heritage, a new top-class exec chef and an international hotel group combine forces, you’ve got the perfect staycation storm. Q Station – only 20 minutes from Sydney CBD – is a unique proposition. It’s close enough … Read more
Broome is one of the most isolated coastal towns in Australia. It’s also the gateway to Western Australia’s fascinating Kimberley Region. But the question is where to stay in Broome? Here’s what we found. Broome has an intriguing history, and has an incredible mix of cultures. There is a strong Aboriginal connection to this wilderness … Read more
Exploring the Kimberley Region with National Geographic is one of our all-time travel highlights. The beauty, grandeur and sheer inimitability of the Kimberley coupled with the intrepid spirit of National Geographic made this a trip of a lifetime. Mrs Romance took so many photos on our 12-day voyage we couldn’t fit them all into our … Read more
Ever since our trip aboard the National Geographic Orion so many people have asked us about what it’s really like on a cruise and if we enjoyed it. The short answer is yes, we loved it. But you can’t really call the Orion a cruise. It’s a more like an expedition. Here’s what it’s really … Read more
Everyone loves that shot of a city disappearing out the plane window, but it isn’t as easy as it looks to take these shots. Here are our top tips on how to take photos from a plane window. Nothing says travel more than a shot of your plane’s wing rushing past the city you’re just leaving … Read more
2015 has been an interesting year for Mrs Romance and me. It’s been a year of quiet achievement. We were recently asked to list our highlights for the year and at first I drew a bit of a blank. Then I started thinking about it and before I knew it we’d got quite a good … Read more
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you know it like a local does? Our recent visit to the Hunter has given us a rare insight into the real Hunter Region. We recently spent 24 hours in the Hunter … Read more
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel in the Hunter Valley 2 hours north of Sydney completely took our hearts. It’s the perfect mix of luxe living and romantic seclusion to make a special occasion even more … 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