An LA hotel, a magic burger and San Diego Halloween
As we head south on our drive from Los Angeles to San Diego, we switch on the radio. Cold Play’s A Sky Full of Stars comes on. It’s a good … Read more
American Romance
10 Recurring Food Dreams that make us want to get Stateside
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 … Read more
Restaurant Review: The Boarding House, Chicago
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 … Read more
Our first-timer’s guide to San Diego, CA
For me California conjures images of endless pristine beaches, perfect weather, happy people and great food. It’s a cliché, but like all clichés, there’s got to be an element of truth … Read more
Romance in New York City – Sailing the Hudson River
Perhaps it’s because both myself and Mrs Romance come from islands that we love New York City so much. Okay so our islands are a bit different to Manhattan, but … Read more
How to beat the queues at the Empire State Building
I love New York. But I hate queues. Like the Brits, Americans seem to really enjoy a queue. It must be the Italian in me that wants to always get … Read more
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, with some very high expectations, NYC … Read more
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
Where is the best burger in New York, NYC?
Westside vs Eastside – it’s a New York burger-off! New York City really does have everything. But how are its burgers? A city’s burger – after all – is the … Read more
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