Dawn Service of Hellfire Pass – Anzac Day in Thailand
Could this be the most important place to see the Anzac Day Dawn Service outside of Gallipoli? This is what it’s like to be…
Travel Romance
That Time We Worked On A Rice Paddy
Feeding over half the planet, rice is the staple for over 3.5 billion of us and has been around for some 10,000 years. But…
7 Things You Must Eat In Parma, Italy
Italy’s deep connection with its food is never more evident than in Parma in the country’s north. Here are seven delicious dishes that are…
Wine & dine
Best-Kept Secrets of Orange, NSW — Cooks Lot Winery
What is it you look for when you’re in wine country? Is it the same stuff you find in bottle shops and bars everywhere…
Sip Happens — The Wine-Infused Gin Trend You Need to Try
You know that feeling when you can’t decide whether to drink gin or wine and you wish there was something that would fill the…
Keeping the Flame — we dive into Scarborough Wines
We chat with Sally Scarborough of Scarborough Wine Co about inspiration, legacy and what it means to ‘keep the flame’ in the Hunter Valley,…
Life & style
New Fish Market Tricks, New Central Coast Trips and the Greatest Martini Ever Made
So much for February being the short month of the year. It feels like these past 28 days have gone on forever. But now…
Dead Ashes, Do-Over Parties and Far South Coast Escapades
January’s a funny month, isn’t it. Even more so in Australia. It never feels like you can get that much done in January. I…
Boat Parties, Brewery Parties, Christmas Parties And — Of Course — 2025 Comes To An End
Well, that went quickly, didn’t it? I’m not just talking about this year, by the way. I’m talking about the first quarter of this…
Latest stories
This is what happens south of the border – our time in Melbourne, Australia
It’s always a confusing question when someone asks us if we’re travelling for business or pleasure. Because of what we do, it’s pretty much…
He Said She Said – What’s your Love Language?
Understanding what your partner responds to and how they express themselves romantically is key to a strong relationship. These 5 love languages explain how…
5 TV series to get you through your next long-haul flight
We all dread the boredom of long-haul flights. Anything over 5 hours in the air and your brain starts turning to jelly. Here are…
A heat wave, a new city winery and introducing Leash Cat
It’s been another crazy week here at Romance HQ. We’ve been trying to get ready for lots of up-coming travel. Not only a big…
How to have the perfect romantic staycation
Need to recharge but don’t have any annual leave left? A romantic staycation is the perfect solution. Here are our top 5 tips on…