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!
LA. City of Angels. The Big Orange. Finding a great watering hole in any city can be tricky, but in LA it’s even harder. From the myriad of options only Los Angelenos know about, here are our 5 top local tips where to go out in West Hollywood – Partytown in a party town! Finding … Read more
A hike through the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is something not to be missed. A perfect microcosm of rarities survives in this 2000-acre park. Add to that views out over the Pacific, incredible landscapes, sheer cliffs, vast black beaches… Torrey Pines is a must. When our friend Mona suggested we go for a hike … Read more
How do you know whether you’re doing the right thing as you pick up your rental car from the company forecourt? It’s stressful, it can be expensive and you’re worried about being ripped off. Here are our top tips to win at renting a hire car. Fun fact: we don’t own a car. Usually you … 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
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 Romance and I love travelling together. We’ve been doing it for years – pretty much from when we first met. But every now and then … Read more
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 much closer to the action than this in Sydney. If travelling through time were possible, I’m pretty sure it’d feel just like walking up the … Read more
Bright light city gonna set my soul Gonna set my soul on fire. All you need’s a strong heart and a nerve of steel Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas! Elvis Presley, 1964 It has to be the greatest song about Las Vegas ever, hasn’t it? What a classic. And it was this song that … Read more
The drive from San Diego to Las Vegas is probably the best road trip we’ve ever done. From desert roads to mountain passes, the Colorado River to the San Andreas Fault, and Route 66 to America’s best apple pie… It’s the American dream at 70 miles an hour! Sign up to our free newsletter here … Read more
5 things you must do in St Tropez A visit to the Cote d’Azure in France isn’t complete with a day in St Tropez. There’s more money floating in this harbour than you could believe of a town so tiny. St Tropez is expensive so maybe don’t stay here if you’re on a budget. I … Read more
Cuba is the home of some amazing classic cocktails, but the iconic Cuba Libre and its grown-up brother the Cubata are quick to make, tasty to drink, and full of the zest and life of Cuba. If you want to get into rhythm and romance of Cuba, forget the daiquiri or even the mojito. For … Read more