Every now and again you find a place that’s way better than you thought it would be. Mudgee is definitely one of those places. In fact it’s so nice, you should go there right now, and I’ll tell you why… Mudgee is a quiet little town about 3 ½ hours north-west of Sydney. It’s not … Read more
Day two of our stay on Fraser Island. Yesterday, you might remember, we were zooming up and down Kingfisher Bay Beach on Segways and gazing out to the horizon watching the sun set over the ocean. Today, as you can see, we’ve taken to the air as part of our full-day tour of Fraser Island, … Read more
Milan is seen as a hub for commerce rather than romance or tourism. But is that really true? We found more than enough to do in this pretty little northern Italian city. Here’s our top 10. Chic fashion, busy streets, boutiques and effortless style. That’s what I think of when I hear the name ‘Milano’. … Read more
We love a stay-cation. There’s something about having a holiday in your own town… We both love going to the beach in the winter. For Mrs Romance it’s the lack of crowds and the way the ocean looks. She loves the crisp sunny days where the water sparkles but where she can still wear a … 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
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
Everyone gives the USA a hard time for their food. But are those huge portions of over-oiled sugary heart explosions really all the States has to offer? I hadn’t really been to the States properly before last year (stopping in transit at LAX doesn’t really count, does it?) I imagined huge brimming piles of unfortunate … 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
If it’s fine food, an expansive wine list, amazing décor and the best date night out that you’re after, get your butt down to The Boarding House, Chicago! Sadly, The Boarding House closed suddenly and for unknown reasons in June 2018. They had just renewed their lease which should have kept them open until 2021. … Read more