Where to stay in Provence, France: Lorgues
Where would you want to stay if you were heading to Provence? I had the image of either a beautiful chateau nestled in the mountains…
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A wet week, a new book and fun weekend
Rain is pelting the windows and Sydney looks unseasonably glum. It feels a bit ironic as I work on our next post about Australian beach…
Where to find the best views of London
There’s something so satisfying about looking down on a city, isn’t there? Wherever Mrs Romance and I go, we always look for rooftop bars or…
Sydney staycation – 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont (Now Ovolo)
When we think of travel, it usually means trains, planes or automobiles, but it doesn’t have to.We’re big fans of staycations – staying in…
The Ultimate First-timer’s Guide to New York City
New York is one of my favourite places in the whole world. I dreamt about visiting for years and when I finally made it there,…
Where to eat in Melbourne – Neapoli Cafe Wine Bar
Neapoli Cafe Wine Bar is one of those hidden Melbourne treasures that, unless you know it’s there, you’ll never find it. Melbourne’s made its…
European Romance: Essex and home again
So here we are. The final leg of our journey. We’re in Essex with Mum and Dad, and a welcome plate of good ol’ fish…
Naples – A Way of Love
I’m not sure how I first stumbled across Carla Coulson’s photography but I’ve been an avid fan ever since. Carla’s story of moving to…
Printhie Swift Wines, Orange wine review
Australia is producing some of the best wines in the world at the moment. The problem is there’s just so much to choose from….
View from up top – why tour buses are worth doing
We see those red open-top buses going round Sydney city all the time. Every time I see one, I wonder who on earth would…