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Christina and I are strong believers that romance doesn’t have to rely on big gestures or extravagant gifts. In fact, it shouldn’t.

On this page, you’ll find how we find romance in the everyday with lifestyle stories, handy gift guides and a few things that bring us joy.

Romance Begins At Home


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Something From The Heart

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Flavour Of The Month

Every month, we publish a FOTM (Flavour Of The Month) which wraps what’s been happening over the last 30 days or so. It’s the perfect way to keep tabs on us!

Wandering the Windy City – Chicago in 4 days

Wandering the Windy City – Chicago in 4 days

November 4, 2019

I’ve been Jonesing to get back to Chicago since 2013 – when we were there last. It feels like a lifetime ago. Finally, we’ve managed to organise ourselves enough to get back to the Windy City and I’m seriously excited. Last time we were here, Christina was at a conference, leaving me to my own

Beer, BLTs and burnt ends – that’s Kansas City’s MO

Beer, BLTs and burnt ends – that’s Kansas City’s MO

October 29, 2019

As we watch LA disappear into the distance from our plane windows, the thrill of visiting a new US city makes us a little less sad to be leaving.  We’re heading for the very heart of the country – the bullseye of America: Kansas City, Missouri. Perhaps it’s the fascination of seeing the true Midwest

All the way to LA

All the way to LA

October 23, 2019

And we’re off again! This really has been a crazy month for us in terms of travel – not that we’re complaining. But with our very recent trip to South Africa only just over and now our plane to LA just about to board, by the end of the month we’ll have clocked up 13

We’re back in Sydney… but not for long!

We’re back in Sydney… but not for long!

October 18, 2019

It’s amazing how quickly the body and mind can recover. We’ve been back in Australia for just a few days after an epic and extraordinary trip to South Africa, and now we’re off again! This time, we’re heading to the States to check out a new Business Class flight service, to explore some more of

In and out of Africa

In and out of Africa

October 14, 2019

Few words can express how excited we were to be travelling to South Africa. It’s been a place that’s sat on our travel bucket list for such a long time, it’s a wonder we haven’t been there before. The opportunity to see wild places like the Kalahari Desert has been on my mind ever since

Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come

Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come

September 30, 2019

As the departures gate makes its last call on September, we ready ourselves for an October so full of travel it’s kind of crazy. In a good way! With travel to Africa and the USA coming up, by the time October comes to an end, we’ll have taken almost 20 flights in just one month.

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