Mysterious Cities of Gold – Maya ruins of Mexico to visit
For thousands of years, the Maya civilisation ruled Mexico. Their cities, temples and fortifications dot the landscape, leaving us to wonder at an advanced…
Travel Romance
3 things you need when you arrive in Japan
Travelling in Japan is – in a word – suberashii. Wonderful. But like all new places to visit, there are a few things we…
Is this heaven on earth? Island-hopping in Krabi, Thailand
Gently lapping shores of blue green sea, soft, white sand and mysterious limestone towers sprouting from the water. The islands around Krabi are iconic…
Wine & dine
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,…
How to make the ultimate salted caramel peanut slice
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and imagine this: tender, crunchy base, opulent, oozing salted caramel centre and a crisp, peanut brittle top….
Pretend you’re back in Naples – how to make the best homemade pizza dough recipe
Crispy with a soft tender middle, puffy yet robust and packed with flavour – here’s a simple pizza dough recipe that you can make…
Life & style
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…
A DIY fire pit, a new Arras wine and Bundeena beach fun
Since international and interstate travel is off the cards for us, Christina and I have been finding other ways to entertain both ourselves and…
Latest stories
7 alternative date ideas for Valentine’s Day
It’s taken me years to wean Mrs Romance off Valentine’s Day. I know it doesn’t sound very romantic, but I really don’t enjoy being…
When I buy her flowers
*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…
Cocktail Romance: Aperitivo Hour – Spritz Aperol
There’s something about the hot weather that makes us crave those icy-cold zesty cocktails. Cool condensation that drips from the chilled bottle. The tall…
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…