Beyond the Big Guitar – our Essential Guide to Tamworth, NSW
It’s easy to only see Tamworth for its incredible connections to country music, but it’s a town with much more than that. Here’s our…
Travel Romance
Riva Surya Hotel – riverside luxury in Bangkok Old Town
On the eastern bank of Bangkok’s mighty Chao Phraya River, the Riva Surya Hotel is a beautiful residence offering understated luxury and spectacular river…
2020 in 20 stories – your favourites of the year
We’ve put together the most clicked and viewed stories that we’ve published this year in a best-of list. From travel to DIY, restaurants to…
Wine & dine
Bay of Fires Winery annual release – the only good thing to come from 2020
For the past 20 years, Bay of Fires Winery has released its annual vintage to expectant fans. Here’s how their second decade of decadence…
How to have just one glass of wine – Coravin review
Wouldn’t it be grand to be able to try just a glass of that special bottle you’ve been hanging onto? Or to taste a…
Top of the Steak – how to make Cafe de Paris butter
Amid the sizzle and char of a perfectly grilled steak, the slowly melting golden edged coin of herbed and spiced Cafe de Paris butter…
Life & style
A Lunar New Year food tour, more dumplings and HydraFacial: the ultimate skin treatment
Whenever Christina and I look for stories, we generally always try to create that mix of travel, food, culture, venues and lifestyle. I think…
How to wax romantic – the Clare Makes martini candle and Mr & Mrs Romance
Filling the room with a beautiful scent while allowing the glow of a single candle to flicker light around the room – what better…
Boat parties, Fish Markets feasts and bubbles at the cinema
A good friend of ours maintains that the year really begins on the 1st of February. And I think this year has shown that…
Latest stories
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…
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,…