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 places like tobacco stores. You can’t … Read more
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Things to do in San Francisco, California – Sonoma wine tour
I never used to like wine much. I know, can you imagine? My, how things have changed. Never have I been more grateful for my change in palate than for … Read more
Things to do in Chicago: Chicago architectural river cruise
Chicago’s an incredible city. The shores of vast Lake Michigan on its northern edge make it feel like you’re in a coastal town. Its reaching skyscrapers assert the fact that … Read more
What to do in San Diego, CA – San Diego Zoo
It’s so strange seeing Australian animals here, so far from home. I don’t know why, but standing the other side of the Pacific looking at a load of rainbow lorikeets … Read more
Where to drink in California – Altitude Sky Lounge, San Diego, CA
It’s hot from its latitude, it’s dry from the desert and its coastal breezes cool everything down when needs be. Because of this, San Diego is a rooftop bar mecca. San … Read more
American Romance: New York City – Part 3
After spending a few days in New York City, we start feeling very comfortable here. We hunt out some of the coolest roof bars to try out – here’s the … Read more
American Romance: New York City – Part 2
Trying to imagine what New York is like before you’re here is impossible. Imagining what’s here after you’ve been is in some ways even more difficult. It’s an incredible place … Read more
Where to drink in NYC – The Bar Room, Upper East Side, New York City
From my perspective, nothing’s a bigger treasure than a bar near a shopping spree. Don’t get me wrong, Mrs Romance and I shop well together. There are several techniques I … Read more
Where to stay in Chicago – W Lakeshore Hotel
Staring out at the horizon of Lake Michigan for too long is bad for you. You can lose track of time if you’re not careful and be stuck there in … Read more
American Romance: New York City – Part 1
Here we are finally in New York City! Mrs Romance has been talking about getting here since a long time before we even left Sydney. And straight away I can … Read more