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
Sometimes romance needs a shake-up!
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Something From The Heart
We publish regular gift guides via our online e-zine Hint Magazine. They’re all free, so why not to take a Hint!
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!
Our guide to Buckingham, Blenheim, Banbury and St Albans
July 15, 2019
The UK has so much more to offer than just London, even though the capital is such a natural draw card for visitors. We love making the most of our time in England by tagging on as many places to see as possible while we’re visiting friends and family around the country. This trip, we’re
London calling
July 12, 2019
While we love spending time in the countryside here in England, we also love being in the city. This week I headed into London and found myself in a mini school reunion. My old school friends share my love of travel and are now living across the world. One of my best friends now calls
A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers
July 2, 2019
At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent Europe into a big mad heatwave. Hot days have coincided with our friends Clare and Dave heading to Greece for a week. So meanwhile we’re looking after their two gorgeous dogs
Country walks, great food and two lovely dogs
June 24, 2019
It’s almost worrying how easily we’ve settled back in here in the UK. We were here less a year ago, which makes it easier, but I don’t think that’s got anything to do with it. England in the late spring and early summer is a lovely place to be. We’ve spent this week catching up
A special dinner, a special lunch and London the long way
June 17, 2019
This will be our last Weekly Edition from Sydney for a little while – we’re swapping the southern hemisphere winter for the European summer! We’ve only just got back from our amazing trip to New Zealand and we’re off again – this time for over 2 months! Today’s Weekly Edition covers our last couple of
Hobbits, breweries, caving and tea
June 11, 2019
Travelling through the North Island of New Zealand is a much-underrated experience. Places like the beautiful Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the North Island offer so much. From cosmopolitan cities and geothermal spas to sweeping countryside and exciting cave adventures, there’s a wealth of things to experience in the North Island. And let’s
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Check out our YouTube channel – it’s full of travel stories and hotel reviews that we hope are not only entertaining but also helpful when you’re looking for where to stay and what to do while you’re on the road!