Postcards from Byron Bay
I first visited Byron Bay over 10 years when we were backpacking down the east coast. Sitting on the most easterly point of Australia,…
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Where to stay in Sabah’s Capital – Le Meridian Kota Kinabalu, Borneo
Sabah in northern Borneo is a treasure of culture and natural beauty. Its busy little capital, Kota Kinabalu, is the perfect place to start…
Where to eat in Byron Bay – Graze at Elements
Dining in Graze at Elements is a surprising experience. Not only is the food superb but it’s not until you’re walking back to your…
Quick itinerary for Sabah, Borneo
Borneo has so much to offer its visitors – from pristine jungles to dreamy beaches, from city bustle to island paradise. But here’s how…
Where to stay in Byron Bay – Elements of Byron
Elements of Byron in the chilled beach town Byron Bay is all about relaxing in luxury. The romance of all 4 of nature’s elements…
Where to stay in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California is a living museum of mid-century modern. It’d be a shame to stay somewhere ordinary in a town so styled. So…
Welcome to the jungle – how to experience the Borneo rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah
Visiting Danum Valley’s pristine rainforests in eastern Sabah, Borneo isn’t easy, but my goodness, is it worth it. Here’s what to expect on this jungle…
How to have your Scone and eat it – where to stay and where to eat in Scone, NSW
There’s nothing like a local’s knowledge to get the best from a place. Here’s where to stay and where to eat in the little…
Into the wild – our essential guide to Sabah, the best of Borneo
From the depths of the ocean to the heights of great mountains, from pristine virgin rainforests to thriving capitals, Sabah, Borneo is filled with…
Paper Daisy at Halcyon House – those golden days are back to stay
Food, inspiration, art and style – all to the backdrop of the roaring ocean; that’s what to expect at Halcyon House’s restaurant Paper Daisy,…
Gaia Retreat and Spa, Byron Bay
I love Olivia Newton-John. It’s as simple as that. I even named my first bicycle after her. So when Mr Romance and I had…
From Borneo with love – IG Edition goes to Sabah
It’s been a busy but spectacular past couple of weeks for us at Romance HQ. As you may have seen, we’ve been exploring the…
Our top 7 things to do in Byron Bay, NSW
As far east as you can go without getting wet, Byron Bay is the main tourism drawcard in the northern New South Wales region….
Phuket’s answer to people who want it all – Thavorn Beach Village Resort and Spa
Phuket, Thailand is famous for its stunning coastline and tranquility, but also its hedonistic party atmosphere. Across the bay from Patong Beach – Phuket’s…
7 best things to eat in Byron Bay, Australia
Byron Bay, on the north coast of New South Wales, is not only a place for amazing beaches, beautiful green hinterland and alternative lifestyles….
Phuket’s best-kept secret – Aleenta Phuket Resort and Spa
From the moment you arrive at Aleenta Phuket, you get the feeling you’re somewhere special. The water garden that runs under the walkways, the…
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel – an oasis of peace in the heart of Bangkok
Hua Chang Heritage Hotel is the proverbial needle in a haystack of crazy. A clever blend of old colonial and bright modern décor, this…
24 hours in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – a first-timer’s guide
Knowing what to do in travel hub Kuala Lumpur has become more and more important for travellers. And with so much to offer, the…