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 or a picturesque little stone cottage … 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!
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 life and how to fit in … Read more
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 for views from the highest point … Read more
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 an hotel in our own city … Read more
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, with some very high expectations, NYC … Read more
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 name with this kind of paradox. … Read more
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 ‘n’ chips – just the way … Read more
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 Italy and becoming a photographer is … Read more
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. So here’s a very good place … Read more
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 want to go on one of … Read more