Can you have a fear of small planes but on the other hand be ok with heights? Is there a logic to that? Is there a difference? Mrs Romance says there’s a very big difference, but how has she come to terms with her fear of flying? Mrs Romance is a nut for being up … Read more
One of the last things I expected to find on the world’s largest sand island was fine dining. How wrong I can be! Turns out it’s not all just camping and 4×4 driving on Fraser Island on the N.E. coast of Australia… The last time we were on Fraser Island, it was to rough it … Read more
For one reason or another, we haven’t made it to the Middle East… yet. But our fascination with this exotic part of the world hasn’t dimmed. We can’t wait for the day we finally jet off to eat our own bodyweight in fresh falafel. In the meantime, we seek out places in Australia that can … Read more
Until recently, Sydney’s Central Business District would die after dark. There were a couple of bars open, the odd McDonald’s and that was it. Now there are hosts of places to eat, drink and be very merry indeed. And Bowery Lane in O’Connell Street has got it just right. Bowery Lane started out just as … Read more
It’s been pretty awful weather in Sydney this week. This storm that pile-drived (or should that be pile-drove) into the city was pretty impressive. I think one of our readers mentioned the word ‘apocalypse’ – I’m inclined to agree. Perhaps it’s the weather, but Mrs Romance has been even funnier than usual recently. Her latest … Read more
Sweet, sour, fizzy, the gentle heat of ginger and the unique flavour of rum – the Dark and Stormy rum cocktail is an absolute classic. But we think our Aussie twist on this delicious drink is pretty bloody good – we’re pretty proud of it. Sydney’s been both dark and stormy this week, so we … Read more
I love learning how to cook new things. And so does Mrs Romance. She loves me learning how to make her new dishes! But recently we were both in a cooking class that inspired us so much. We have a great recipe to share and a book by our teachers to give to 1 lucky … Read more
With so many great wineries in such a small area, it’s hardly surprising the people of Mudgee are so happy and friendly. For a visitor, the only problem is which wineries to visit first. For a must-see cheat sheet, here are our top 3 cellar doors you must visit. Mudgee is about a 3 ½-hour … Read more
We get a real rush from finding these new, upcoming or little-known morsels. It’s a bit like putting your hand in a jacket pocket and finding ten bucks – ten bucks that taste delicious! Our last 5 Foodie Finds were random and wide-reaching – from happy eggs and bush tucker to room service and Viet … Read more
Queensland’s Gold Coast is one of those places where people visit to find fun, relaxation, something a little different and to cut a little loose. There’s plenty of all of these things here, but to find them all in one place? Impossible, I hear you say… but is it really? The QT Gold Coast at the … Read more