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
The Philippines, an archipelago of around 7,500 islands, is a traveller’s paradise. Its people are friendly and over 90% speak English, the culture is a blissful blend of Asian, European and American, and the beach life here is beyond heavenly. But don’t just take it from us. Listen to a local! There are just so … 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
The Blue Lagoon on Iceland’s southwestern tip is the most visited tourist spot in the country. The blue glimmer of its waters makes it one of the 25 Wonders of the World, but are people getting the most out of this magical place? Glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, the endless night of a sub-arctic winter – and … Read more
From funny little wasabi farms to ancient feudal castles, getting out of the big cities in Japan shows you a completely different side to the country. Japan is its own anachronism. Walking around Tokyo is like existing in the future and the past at the same time. But when you get out of the city, … Read more
Imagine the romance of train travel coupled with the sights of the Italian and French Riviera going past your window. This train journey from Genoa to Nice has to be the best way to travel between Italy and France. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own … 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
An abandoned quarantine station doesn’t sound like the ideal Sydney getaway, but when the NSW national parks, the National Heritage, a new top-class exec chef and an international hotel group combine forces, you’ve got the perfect staycation storm. Q Station – only 20 minutes from Sydney CBD – is a unique proposition. It’s close enough … Read more
Exploring the Kimberley Region with National Geographic is one of our all-time travel highlights. The beauty, grandeur and sheer inimitability of the Kimberley coupled with the intrepid spirit of National Geographic made this a trip of a lifetime. Mrs Romance took so many photos on our 12-day voyage we couldn’t fit them all into our … Read more
Ever since our trip aboard the National Geographic Orion so many people have asked us about what it’s really like on a cruise and if we enjoyed it. The short answer is yes, we loved it. But you can’t really call the Orion a cruise. It’s a more like an expedition. Here’s what it’s really … Read more