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 Sunshine Coast adventure, a Brisbane preview and a Melbourne conference with 420 distillers
April 11, 2022
Probably as much of an understatement as it is banal, but the last couple of years have been tough. For the travel industry, we’ve had to come to almost a complete stop. But a bit like buses, all kinds of things have come together at once. Christina and I have now found ourselves living from
An anniversary, a concert and IWD in Newtown
March 14, 2022
It’s been a terrifying couple of weeks for lots of people on Australia’s east coast recently, with so much rain and wind hitting areas. I saw a stat that said the Brisbane River received three Sydney Harbours worth of water in just a few days! But hopefully the worst of it is behind us and
Singapore, Vanuatu, the rest of the world… and Ita Buttrose
February 21, 2022
It’s felt like this moment would never come again, but it has. And it’s as exciting as we thought it would be. This week just gone has been the most positive for the travel industry in Australia than any other over the last two years—it really feels like things are moving in the direction of
Sunshine Coast comes to Sydney and we go to the Hunter Valley
February 14, 2022
There’s no doubt that these past two years have been a slog. But with Australia set to fully open borders again in a week’s time, let’s hope things are on the path back to normality. For us, the barometer of ‘normal’ has always been based on travel. Disasters like 9/11, global financial crises, planes disappearing
A sweet city suite, a Delicious movie and a dinner that made us cry Italia
January 17, 2022
All too often, the start to the new year is a bit of a slow one; lurching into gear and taking a few weeks to get up to full speed. Not with 2022! It’s been all go pretty much from the start for Christina and me. And while it’s been a bit of a surprise
A Birthday Weekend in The Mountains – Fairmont Resort & Spa, Leura
December 22, 2021
We really didn’t think we’d get a chance to travel again before the end of the year, but not only have we managed to fit a trip just before Christmas, it’s also my birthday! So as well as all the lovely gifts Jim and the rest of the family organised for my special day, I
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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!