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!
Vivid by boat, boom time for Minor Hotels and a Sydney bar’s big birthday bash
June 30, 2025
So that was June, huh? Somehow, we’ve reached the halfway point of 2025 already. And as we turn our back on the first half of the year, we also say
Black Belts, Birthdays, Seaplanes And House Sales
June 2, 2025
May always seems to be one of those months with lots in it, but also lots of adulting stuff too. Just as winter starts to really elbow its way in,
Flavour of The Month — Maiden Cunard Cruises, Basil Mentions The War and Laos Impresses
March 31, 2025
True to its name, March certainly has quick-timed past leaving us feeling a little breathless if I’m honest. And looking back through all we’ve done this month, it’s little wonder.
A South Coast Wine Stay, A Local Rum Day And A Two-Day Trav Colloquium
March 3, 2025
I’ve got to be honest, I was quite nervous about coming back to Australia. Leaving the freezing coastline of Britain in mid-January to face the relentless summer heat of Sydney
A Cambridge Steak, A Hawksbury Jet Ski And A South Coast Pig
February 3, 2025
How is it that January feels like the longest month in the world then, when it’s finally over, you look back and wonder how those first 31 days went so
Parma, Milan, Como… and Bury St Edmunds
January 31, 2025
For the first time in a long time, we’re travelling throughout December. And in an even longer time, we’re in the northern hemisphere for Christmas! Well, in truth, I will
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!