Exploring the Kimberley Region with National Geographic is one of our all-time travel highlights. The beauty, grandeur and sheer inimitability of the Kimberley coupled with the intrepid spirit of National Geographic made this a trip of a lifetime. Mrs Romance took so many photos on our 12-day voyage we couldn’t fit them all into our … Read more
Ever since our trip aboard the National Geographic Orion so many people have asked us about what it’s really like on a cruise and if we enjoyed it. The short answer is yes, we loved it. But you can’t really call the Orion a cruise. It’s a more like an expedition. Here’s what it’s really … Read more
Australia Day – 26th January – is Australia’s national day. It’s the date when Captain Cook and the First Fleet finally landed at Port Jackson – now better known as Sydney Harbour. It was a Saturday. These days Australia Day is when national awards are given, citizenship ceremonies are held (though mine was in May … Read more
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you know it like a local does? Our recent visit to the Hunter has given us a rare insight into the real Hunter Region. We recently spent 24 hours in the Hunter … Read more
Whoever thought of turning the Ferris wheel in Sydney’s iconic Luna Park into a restaurant is a genius. It’s the perfect combination of fine dining, incredible views and romantic frivolity. There’s something about the sight of a Ferris wheel that brings a smile to your face… unless you’re afraid of heights I suppose. But the idea … Read more
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel in the Hunter Valley 2 hours north of Sydney completely took our hearts. It’s the perfect mix of luxe living and romantic seclusion to make a special occasion even more … Read more
Cosy, laid back and somewhat bohemian, Goblin Kitchen and Bar* is the latest Sydney small bar to open, and we reckon this place has the goods. The distinctly European feel carries over well from its daytime café incarnation. We’ve been big fans of Goblin Café for years, so we were excited to check out the … Read more
Cloaked in mystery, the arcane art of making whisky, and those behind it, have always fascinated me – the who, why and how of it all. When we recently had the pleasure of meeting Brian and Genise Hollingworth, owners of Black Gate Distillery in Mendooran, Australia, all my questions were answered. Some 400km northwest of … Read more
Parramatta is setting itself up as a hub for food, entertainment and fun in the west. Even as Sydney’s sprawl spreads further and further from the harbour and it’s opera house, Parramatta is becoming its very own city with its own feel and dynamic. Here are our top 3 recommendations for a night out in … Read more
Broome, Western Australia and its romantic allure of exotic isolated sunset beaches has been calling to us forever. Popular with a wide range of travellers, it is possible to come to this notoriously expensive destination on a shoestring… but this is Broome to blow the budget. I’ve wanted to go to Broome since I first … Read more