DIY Pompeii tour – how to get the best out of Pompeii
Nothing can really prepare you for Pompeii. The instant journey back in time as you explore its streets and houses, the clear picture you…
Travel Romance
Do you need a tour guide in Pompeii?
Until its death in 79AD, Pompeii was a rich thriving city. Walking amongst its broad avenues and exploring its opulent villas, shops and vast…
10 things you must see in Pompeii
For 1700 years, the dead city of Pompeii lay beneath metres of ash, pumice and soil. But 300 years ago, like a phoenix from…
Wine & dine
Recipes for romance – dishes to make this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day always puts pressure on people to make grand gestures. But it shouldn’t be like that. Sometimes, a beautiful meal at home can…
Melbourne tips, Offline the podcast and getting creative with resin
Each week we like to keep a little note, almost a diary for ourselves, of what we have been up to. It’s a way…
How to picnic when you hate picnics
Reclining beneath the whispering fronds of a weeping willow amongst the lines of pinot and shiraz vines in the beautiful elevated wine region of…
Life & style
Gold Class sundaes, a Mr Black special and Valentine’s Day fun
Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s week is billed as the most romantic week of the year. And in fact, only Christmas Day…
Recipes for romance – dishes to make this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day always puts pressure on people to make grand gestures. But it shouldn’t be like that. Sometimes, a beautiful meal at home can…
A storm, a celebration and a ball pit at the Sugar Republic
It’s been a torrid week weather-wise here in Sydney. From blazing hot days to afternoons turned to midnight with monster storms. And in the…
Latest from the blog
Waterproof notepads – No more great ideas down the drain!
Waterproof notepads exist! Mr Romance did a sterling job of finding these for one of my Christmas presents and I LOVE them. It’s probably…
How many pairs of shoes does a person need?
*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both…
Champagne traditions
There is a champagne tradition I learnt in France when I celebrated my 18th birthday. When distant friends meet, and of course drink a…
Happy New Year!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Mr Romance is not a big fan of NYE, and I do agree it can be overhyped,…
Men in Hats
*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both…