European Romance: Lake Como
We’ve had enough of Milan. It’s just not cool enough. So what’s the answer? Easy. We go to Lake Como. It’s easy to get to Como from Milan. There’s a … Read more
European Romance
Where to drink in England – The Rose and Crown, Wivenhoe
I’ve always said the Rose and Crown pub in Wivenhoe, England should be the best pub in the county. It’s on the waterfront of the Colne River. Across this once-busy-now-quiet … Read more
European Romance: Milan – Part 2
Milan Fashion Week has almost come to an end. Mrs Romance is tired but has enjoyed the experience. She also has some great content for Hair Romance. We begin exploring … Read more
Where to go in Trieste, Italy: James Joyce Cafe
Who’d have thought you’d find an internationally acclaimed mixologist in Trieste? It’s true though. The James Joyce Cafe – named after the moody Irish author – is a tiny bar full … Read more
European Romance: Milan – Part 1
Travelling to Milan wasn’t a well-planned trip. We decided to go only a few days before. Mrs Romance was asked to cover the Milan Fashion Week for Schwarzkopf in her … Read more
Where to drink in Milan – Terrazza Aperol
Milan’s duomo – the spectacular Milanese Cathedral – is one of the most important pieces of medieval architecture in the world. As we sipped on our ice cold Aperol Spritzes … Read more
Memories of Milan
We’re off to Milan Fashion Week today! We’ll be in Europe for the next month for work and a little play. I’m looking forward to going back to Milan, and … Read more
How to spend a week in Tuscany, Italy
“Let’s just stick a pin in a map and go there.” It’s a romantic idea, isn’t it? But have any of us really followed it through? Whenever I try it, … Read more
Where to stay in Perugia: Hotel Brufani Palace
The drive to Perugia from Rome really isn’t a big deal. If you’re Italian. I’m not Italian and it was an escapade that – although surrounded by the most beautiful … Read more
Travel to Tallinn Old Town: Estonia’s answer to time travel
Imagine crossing an arched threshold of old limestone brick and being instantly shifted back to the Middle Ages. This is pretty much what happens as you walk through any one … Read more