7 best travel tips for seeing the real Italy
The key to enjoying Italy is to travel like a local. I’ve learnt so much from marrying into an Italian family and taking on that passion the Italians have for … Read more
Travel
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!
Barefoot dining Mexican style – Chamico’s, Soliman Bay, Tulum, Mexico
When we’re travelling we love finding that rare place you can tell not many tourists know about. That low-key ambience, the lack of menus, that lived-in feel… and the best … Read more
Our first taste of Cuba
We’re ba-aack! Did y’miss us?! hopefully the answer is ‘yes’ – but not too much. I can’t stand that kind of pressure! Well, it’s true, we are back, and as … Read more
Instagram Diary – California Edition: new ebooks, new sandwiches and pastures new
We haven’t got long left here in San Diego. It’s been awesome to be able to spend so much time – not only with our friends who have put us … Read more
What to do in San Diego: wine and beer tours
Wine tours are a lot of fun. But if we’re talking understatements, the tour I went on with San Diego Beer and Wine Tours recently was the best yet! It … Read more
Where to stay in LA: the Mondrian Hotel, West Hollywood review
It’s true: LAX is a necessary evil for exploring the US West Coast. It’s big, ugly and brutal. On the other hand, Los Angeles itself is a fun, eclectic, buzzing … Read more
Beach time, cake time and wine o’ clock
So in last week’s Instagram Diary, you might’ve seen our pic of the cigar I had. Well, we were enjoying the backgammon there so much, we decided to go back … Read more
Where to stay in Mudgee: Mudgee Homestead Guesthouse
Mudgee, New South Wales, is one of those special places that really lends itself to relaxation, amazing food and drink, and a friendly welcome. And if you’re looking for where … Read more
How Mrs Romance got over her fear of flying in small planes
Can you have a fear of small planes but on the other hand be ok with heights? Is there a logic to that? Is there a difference? Mrs Romance says … Read more
Fine Dining on Fraser Island
One of the last things I expected to find on the world’s largest sand island was fine dining. How wrong I can be! Turns out it’s not all just camping … Read more