Venice is a city that seems made for tourists, but there is a real heart beneath the crowds. Come and explore the tiny alleys and canals that make up this iconic Italian city that you must visit. Here are some of our favourite shots and memories from one of the world’s truly romantic cities. From … Read more
Somewhere between an Indiana Jones movie and the lair of a James Bond nemesis, the Italian city of Orvieto in Umbria has secrets buried beneath its feet. Here’s more about this Etruscan hideaway, perched on the cap of an extinct volcano. Marking the halfway point between the venerable city of Florence and the ancient Italian … Read more
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands up for itself. And as it weaves across the Swiss and Italian borders, Lake Lugano offers unique cultural experiences too. Shimmering amid the towering mountains of southern Switzerland and leaning out … Read more
The trulli of Puglia – one of Italy’s most unusual types of architecture – are also one of the most iconic. And staying in one of these historic cone-topped buildings is a must if you’re visiting Puglia, the beautiful southeastern region of Italy. Scattered throughout the central Pugliese countryside, trulli pop their conical heads above … Read more
It’s often the food you find when you travel that acts as landmarks in your memory. Making and eating those dishes again when you’re back home transports you back to those places instantaneously, so we’re heading back to Puglia in Italy with this taralli recipe. Come with us! Taralli – little bows of crumbly crunchy … Read more
Hiring a car in Italy gives the country a small yet expansive feeling you don’t often feel in a new country. But before you run off and book your Fiat Cinquecento (or perhaps Ferrari), here are some elements to consider. That exquisite freedom of having a car on holiday – of only your own schedule … Read more
At any given time, millions of delicious looking food photos are going up on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and alike. When you’re thinking about how to photograph food, here are some tricks that will help your shots tell the story of what’s on your plate. Brought to you by Olympus. There are all kinds of props … Read more
A little tear rolls down our cheek. Our trip has finally come to an end and we’re back in Sydney. This is our last IG Edition from the northern hemisphere for a while, but don’t worry, there’s plenty more going on back in Sydney to keep us busy! You might also see more photos going … Read more
It feels like no time at all and yet a lifetime since we were both here in England. Really it was only a few weeks ago, but so much has happened since then. This is the last leg of our epic European trip (for this year) and we’ve got plenty to tell you since we … Read more
With Italy, Sweden and Belgium behind us, Mrs Romance and I are excited about the good times ahead in our next stop: the Netherlands. This week we’re heading to Rotterdam to meet up with our lovely friends Sara-May and Pat, who moved here from Sydney a few years ago. We can’t wait to see how … Read more