10 things to see, do and eat in Bruges, Belgium
From ancient monastic beer to gigantic muscular beef cattle, the Flemish city of Bruges has a fascinating history, a singular culture and some of…
Travel Romance
15 beautiful country towns to visit in NSW
Beyond the hectic high-rise of Australia’s cities, pretty regional towns and villages show a different side to the country. Here are 15 beautiful country…
Postcards from Bruges – and our reasons for and against visiting the Venice of the North
Bruges has travel goals in abundance: elegant architecture, stone bridges spanning Venice-like canals, history going back to the Romans and UNESCO-listed beer – but…
Wine & dine
North African Delights – almond m’hencha with pistachio, honey and rose
Packed with the flavours of North Africa, these crunchy pastry scrolls filled with delicate almond nougat and drizzled in a fragrant fruity honey syrup…
Wine Discovery – 3 new releases to get you out of your wine rut
It might sound obvious, but wineries release new vintages every year. This means there’s a new bottle on the market all the time. But…
Next-level Mexican food – how to make carne con chilli
We’ve all heard of chilli con carne, but carne con chilli is a completely different creature. More in keeping with the true Mexican dish,…
Life & style
New wines, new gins and a milestone of romance
It feels like springtime has been a long time coming here in Sydney. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to go outside and…
BTS on how to manage social media – Blog Calendar by CoSchedule
Sharing your blog posts across your social media platforms can be time-consuming and draining. We’re sharing a look behind the scenes of Mr &…
How to build your own tabletop gas fire pit for your balcony
Mirroring the swirl of the wine in our glasses, the flames from our new fire pit lick the air, comforting light flickering around our…
Latest stories
He said, she said: what’s worse – packing or unpacking?
*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…
Mr and Mrs Romance on Polka Dot Bride
Want to know a little bit about our wedding day? I was interviewed on the gorgeous Polka Dot Bride about some of our memorable…
Zante, Greece – a coastline of shipwrecks and dreams
Want to see something beautiful enough to drag you out of your weekday funk? Ready to unshoulder the burden of work for a little…
Monday Escapes: where you’d rather be – Zante, Greece
This may or may not help your Monday-itis, but we like to start the week dreaming of travel! We took these photos in Zante,…
How to spend a week in Tuscany, Italy
“Let’s just stick a pin in a map and go there.” It’s a romantic idea, isn’t it? But have any of us really followed…