5 things you must do in St Tropez A visit to the Cote d’Azure in France isn’t complete with a day in St Tropez. There’s more money floating in this harbour than you could believe of a town so tiny. St Tropez is expensive so maybe don’t stay here if you’re on a budget. I … Read more
The key to enjoying Italy is to travel like a local. I’ve learnt so much from marrying into an Italian family and taking on that passion the Italians have for life. Here are our tips for getting the most out of your trip to the Old Country, and also how you can win a trip … Read more
Remember that scene from Trainspotting? When they go out into the Scottish countryside to that really isolated train station? Well that’s a real place. It’s called Corrour Station, , and it’s a bit of hidden secret – a diamond among the thistles. Our dear friend Jimmy, who heads back home to Bonnie Scotland almost every … Read more
Milan is seen as a hub for commerce rather than romance or tourism. But is that really true? We found more than enough to do in this pretty little northern Italian city. Here’s our top 10. Chic fashion, busy streets, boutiques and effortless style. That’s what I think of when I hear the name ‘Milano’. … Read more
The most colourful island of Venice’s archipelago, Burano is the unsung diamond in the Venetian crown. Venice, Italy is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. Romance flows down its canals like the many little boats, gondolas and vaporetti that float along its waterways. The whole city is a living, floating museum, but there’s … Read more
Italians are famed for their hospitality, but there is no better example of this than aperitivo hour in Milan, where bars and cafes lavish patrons with snacks for free! Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – it’s on us! Go … Read more
Ah, Venice! It really is like being in a postcard. I didn’t think it would be as fascinating or as beautiful as it really is until I was there. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook – it’s on us! Even … Read more
Taking a taxi in Italy can feel like a bit of a lottery. You might get a crazy behind the wheel, you might get a friendly, chatty professional driver. Or you might get someone intent on ripping you off. However, although they have a bad reputation, Italian taxis are really no worse that other big … Read more
I once asked Mrs Romance if she could only eat one type of food for the rest of her life, which would it be? I was expecting her to say ‘Italian’, but she surprised me with ‘Japanese’. Well, I still think I’d answer with ‘Italian’ and I’ll tell you why. I’m bloody sneaky! If I … Read more
Of all the Tuscan cities to use as a base, I do believe Siena is the best. It’s big enough to keep you entertained on days you don’t feel like heading out in the car to explore the rest of Tuscany. On the other hand, it’s small enough for you to be able to get … Read more