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!
A birthday, a fashion night and a brand new curry house
September 10, 2018
This past week seems to have dashed by like it was chased by a cheetah. It’s probably because of that terrifying mix of lots of things going on plus last-minute planning for our next overseas trip. This week – today in fact – Christina and I are flying back to Europe for our friends’ wedding,
A Thai dinner, an Italian lunch and a Mexican tequila finale
September 3, 2018
Winter’s long fingers seem to be stretching out indefinitely around the city’s throat. It doesn’t feel like Sydney will ever be warm again! So I decided to use this photo as our title shot to remind you what Sydney does have blue skies. It might not feel like it a the moment – especially with
Bangkok and Chiang Mai – why Thailand is the Land of Smiles
August 27, 2018
Thailand is such a wonderful destination. Whether you’re here to work, to learn or to relax, this is one of those rare places with the capacity for all of it. Christina and I have been lucky enough this trip to do all three. Here’s what we got up to in the past week; a convention
Classic Sydney curries, Japanese lunches and Thailand awaits
August 20, 2018
We’re about to head off on our next trip – to beautiful Thailand. This is much more work related than the recent monster itinerary we just finished though. We’re going to a – the travel writers’ convention. To make sure we don’t miss Sydney too much while we’re away though, we’ve smashed a few of
A phoenix walks into a Balmain bar – the Exchange Hotel Sydney reopens
August 13, 2018
It’s rare these days that a pub reopens as a pub, but here’s proof that miracles do happen. Instead of offices, a private home or – even worse – a gym or massage place, the Exchange Hotel, Balmain has come back to life and continued its 130+ year role. It’s been a busy week for
How to come home from a long journey
July 30, 2018
Coming home after a long trip – or even a 2-week holiday – can feel strange and alienating. Your home doesn’t feel quite as you remembered it, you’re tired from travelling back and all you can do is think about being back where you just left. Here’s what we did after our 3-month journey recently.
We Also Do Video Stories!
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!