Postcards from Saint Tropez and 5 things you must do
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 … Read more
European Romance
7 best travel tips for seeing the real Italy
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 … Read more
Top travel tip-off: Corrour Station, Scotland
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 … Read more
10 top things to do in Milan, Italy
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 … Read more
Burano, Venice’s most colourful hidden secret
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 … Read more
Aperitivo Hour – A sneaky way to eat for free in Italy
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 … Read more
The best way to get around in Venice, Italy – how to use the vaporetto system
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 … Read more
How to take a taxi in Italy and not get ripped off
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 … Read more
Gusti di Frontiera international food festival, Gorizia, Italy
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 … Read more
Mr & Mrs Romance’s Essential Guide to Siena, Italy
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 … Read more