5 temples to visit in Kyoto – finding the true tranquility of Japan
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is one of those places that gives the true culture of its country. This is no less apparent…
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11 Sydney harbourside cafés locals love
There are so many little tucked-away spots all around the Sydney Harbour shoreline, but finding the one with a good café in it is…
The best way to see the Blue Lagoon, Iceland
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…
Escape from Tokyo – why Japan is so much more than its cities
From funny little wasabi farms to ancient feudal castles, getting out of the big cities in Japan shows you a completely different side to…
How to get to France from Italy – exploring the Riviera by train
Imagine the romance of train travel coupled with the sights of the Italian and French Riviera going past your window. This train journey from…
Travel insider – how to use Japanese onsen like a local
Japanese onsen – the famous natural hot spring-fed baths scattered throughout Japan – are a huge part of the culture. As a visitor, it’s…
Q Station Retreat, Manly – the bush getaway in the city
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…
Where to stay in Broome, Western Australia – Bali Hai Resort and Spa
Broome is one of the most isolated coastal towns in Australia. It’s also the gateway to Western Australia’s fascinating Kimberley Region. But the question…
Postcards from the National Geographic Orion in the Kimberley
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…
The cruise that’s not a cruise – our voyage on the National Geographic Orion
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…
How to take photos from a plane window – our top 10 tips
Everyone loves that shot of a city disappearing out the plane window, but it isn’t as easy as it looks to take these shots….
Our top 20 posts of 2015
2015 has been an interesting year for Mrs Romance and me. It’s been a year of quiet achievement. We were recently asked to list…
The ultimate Hunter Valley experience
Millions of people visit Australia’s Hunter Valley wine region each year. It’s the 6th most visited place in the country – but do you…
Where to stay in the Hunter Valley – Spicers Vineyards Estate Hotel, Pokolbin
Finding that perfect romantic getaway is a balancing act between location, price, quality and your partner’s expectations. Our recent trip to Spicers Vineyards Estate…
3 San Diego rooftop bars you must visit
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city…
Broome to blow the budget – how to live it up in the capital of the Kimberley, WA
Broome, Western Australia and its romantic allure of exotic isolated sunset beaches has been calling to us forever. Popular with a wide range of…
Broome on a Budget – how to hack the pricetags of northwestern Australia
Broome in northwestern WA, Australia is a place on many people’s travel bucket lists. The image of camel trains riding along the beach as…
By sea and by road – the ultimate Tasmanian driving holiday
From coastal highways and mountain tracks to dirt roads and isolated inland lake trails, a driving holiday through Tasmania is the perfect way to…