Sydney staycation – 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont (Now Ovolo)
When we think of travel, it usually means trains, planes or automobiles, but it doesn’t have to.We’re big fans of staycations – staying in…
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The Ultimate First-timer’s Guide to New York City
New York is one of my favourite places in the whole world. I dreamt about visiting for years and when I finally made it there,…
European Romance: Essex and home again
So here we are. The final leg of our journey. We’re in Essex with Mum and Dad, and a welcome plate of good ol’ fish…
Naples – A Way of Love
I’m not sure how I first stumbled across Carla Coulson’s photography but I’ve been an avid fan ever since. Carla’s story of moving to…
View from up top – why tour buses are worth doing
We see those red open-top buses going round Sydney city all the time. Every time I see one, I wonder who on earth would…
San Diego Cigar Bar Tour
San Diego – in the whole of the US – has the best tobacco laws. In California, it’s still legal to smoke inside, but only…
European Romance: London
Here we are in sunny London. That’s right, you heard correctly! Sunny! Who’d have guessed it? We check in to our High Street Kensington…
Where to stay in Paris – Hotel Littre
Finding a good hotel in Paris can be a nightmare. There are over 1,500 hotels in the first seven arrindissments of Paris alone. For us,…
European Romance: Paris, France
We’re finally here: the City of Lights – Paris. The ace of hearts! Romance central. It’s our first time driving into Paris together… It’s…
European Romance: the South of France
Our train finally pulls into the station in Nice. It’s been a long journey so far and there’s still a way to go before bedtime….