There’s nothing like a local’s knowledge to get the best from a place. Here’s where to stay and where to eat in the little tucked away country town of Scone, New South Wales – the horse capital of Australia. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Upper Hunter, the small rural community of Scone, NSW … Read more
From the depths of the ocean to the heights of great mountains, from pristine virgin rainforests to thriving capitals, Sabah, Borneo is filled with the promise of romance and adventure. Borneo. It’s a place I never thought I’d ever get to explore. To me it’s always sounded so remote, so wild and exotic, and so … Read more
Knowing what to do in travel hub Kuala Lumpur has become more and more important for travellers. And with so much to offer, the Malaysian capital is the best way to start or end your next trip. Here’s our first-timer’s guide to Kuala Lumpur, the Garden City of Lights. Mrs Romance and I have flown … Read more
No matter how much we pray to the aviation gods, airport delays are inevitable. They’re horrible, but with a bit of initiative and know-how, you can turn this bad situation into a good one. Here are our tips for how to survive airport delays. I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t had to face … Read more
Thailand has created this fine balance of affordability and high luxury, which ticks so many boxes for travellers – especially honeymooners. Finding this line between luxury, price, adventure and romance that really suits our travel style is quite hard. But not in Thailand. The sense of adventure is still very much part of visiting Thailand; … Read more
Everyone knows Bondi. It’s one of the most famous beaches in the world, and certainly one of the most beautiful too. But once you’ve taken in the sights, had a dip and brushed off the sand, what else is there to do? Here’s our guide to 24 hours in Bondi. A key element to life … Read more
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is one of those places that gives the true culture of its country. This is no less apparent when you visit the many shrines here, but with so many to choose from, here are our top 5 temples to visit in Kyoto. After having spent about a week in … Read more
Japanese onsen – the famous natural hot spring-fed baths scattered throughout Japan – are a huge part of the culture. As a visitor, it’s important to know what to do when you’re there. Here are our 7 tips from a local on how to use onsen. Japan is one of those destinations that is so … 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
From coastal highways and mountain tracks to dirt roads and isolated inland lake trails, a driving holiday through Tasmania is the perfect way to see this amazing island state of Australia. We went aboard the new Spirit of Tasmania to begin our ultimate Tasmanian driving holiday guide. Check out how we stay and play in … Read more