Sydney’s Inner West is arguably the city’s hipster hub. And at its beardy, plaid-shirted epicentre is a brewery. Young Henrys Brewery, to be exact. A place of beer. A place of dreams! Tucked away in the backstreets of Newtown, Young Henrys has grown to be one of the pillars of the Australian craft beer industry. … Read more
I love going to spas. For one, it sheds a bit of light on how the other half live. And by ‘other half’, I mean women, of course! For another, it’s absolutely awesome being pampered. Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m a manly kinda guy. I can talk sport and use an axe, I can … Read more
Spicers Tamarind Resort in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is the perfect escape. Grab a book, snuggle up next to your mister or missus and let your mind unwind! Whenever someone says the word ‘retreat’ to me, three things spring immediately to mind: being a million miles away from civilisation, looking for some kind of spiritual … Read more
Finding something new, interesting and incredibly delicious to eat or drink is probably one of the most satisfying and invigorating things ever! Here are 7 new foodie finds we’ve got our teeth into. When we first thought of this post, Mrs Romance and I were working towards the elegant alliteration of ‘5 Foodie Finds’. But … Read more
Hidden in the quiet back streets of North Bondi is a new local secret: Shuk Bondi is a bakery, deli and café that even opens for dinner on the weekends. Once a mixed business corner store of over 40 years’ trading, this backstreet Bondi art deco cornerstone is now an Israeli market place and eatery. … Read more
If you’re looking for somewhere to get rid of that Aussie winter funk, come with us as we explore the romance recharge potential of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. Mrs Romance and I love living right in the heart of the city. The thrill of being right in the middle of all that life and … Read more
It feels like ages since we’ve been anywhere. Being back in Noosa is like travelling back in time for us: the last time we were here was a good 10 years ago! The place has changed a fair bit, but the beach is just as beautiful – especially when you see it like this! Mrs … Read more
Have you ever had that strange feeling when you get to a place that you’ve been there before? Last time we were in Noosa it was quite different – but then we were different too. This time though we could dine out in style, baby! The last time we were in Noosa, we did it … Read more
If it’s a laid-back cocktail-sipping afternoon with the sun glinting off the ocean you’re after (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), you need to get to The Island Bar on Cockatoo Island, Sydney pronto! Cockatoo Island has a long history in Australian terms. It’s been in use since the First Fleet and was first used … Read more
The Biennale art exhibition has been going since 1973. Every two years since then, almost 90 countries showcase artists on an individual level “rather than representations of nationhood.” But it’s not the only reason to go to Cockatoo Island in Sydney. We love exploring Sydney when the Biennale is on. It’s like being in a … Read more