How to escape Sydney for some winter romance – Mt Hay Retreat

Mt Hay Retreat Berry Review

Perched high above the prosperous little country town of Berry, NSW about 2 hours south of Sydney is Mount Hay Luxury Retreat. Peering down at the Shoalhaven region all the way to the sea, Mount Hay is the perfect escape from… well, everything! We love living in the city, but sometimes a few days away … Read more

7 secret eats San Diego, California

Secret eats San Diego - Mr & Mrs Romance

Every city has its places only locals know about. They often do the best food and are great value too. San Diego, California is no different. Here are 7 secret eats of San Diego we’re letting you in on. You’re welcome! With so many places in San Diego to find great food, it’s always fun … Read more

Our European summer adventures

European Summer - Amalfi Coast Italy

I love photography because of the memories it captures. But when those photos just remain on your hard drive, it’s easy to forget them. Looking back over the photographs we’ve taken over the past three months during our travels, my mind fills with the sights and memories of all that we’ve done. One of the … Read more

Where to eat in Toronto, Canada – 5 must-eat venues in the TO

Where to eat in Toronto - Mr & Mrs Romance

Finding a place to eat in Toronto is a fish-in-a-barrel exercise. There are eateries literally everywhere. Making a decision on where to eat in Toronto is another matter, so here’s our quick list of venues you shouldn’t miss. Modern, multicultural and down to earth, Toronto’s food scene is in the enviable position of not taking … Read more

Where to drink in San Francisco – 5 must-visit watering holes

Where to drink in San Francisco - MMR

Deciding where to drink in San Francisco isn’t easy. With everything from high-class gin palaces full of sophisticated cocktails to rough little dive bars brimming with character, SF has it all. Here’s our quick guide to 5 different venues guaranteed to give you a full range of imbibing experiences while you’re in the City by … Read more

Why we owe Cuba an apology

Cuban food - why we owe Cuba an apology

Cuba ticks so many boxes on an intrepid traveller’s list, but there’s one shortcoming we noticed the first time we visited in 2014: Cuba’s food scene. 4 years later, we’ve come back to see if our favourite travel destination has lifted its game at the dinner table. Graced with so many attributes that make it … Read more

How to ride a San Francisco streetcar without the queues

San Francisco streetcar California Line

San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious wait times has always put us off. Here’s how to avoid the lines and get the real feel of a trolley ride around San Francisco. … Read more

Is Croatia as good as everyone says? What to do with a week in Istria

Where to go in Croatia - feature

Croatia has become a real hotspot for tourism in recent years. Its dramatic coastline, crystal waters and a relatively cheap economy has pushed Croatia to be one of the most popular countries to visit in Europe. In spite of that though, Croatia is still comparatively undiscovered. Here’s what to expect. Christina and I have been … Read more