Imagine the romance of train travel coupled with the sights of the Italian and French Riviera going past your window. This train journey from Genoa to Nice has to be … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more
Napoli’s port was a disaster zone. Armed police scouted the area for pickpockets and queue-jumpers, herds of tourists ambled about like migrating wildebeest, and the burning summer sun scorched our … Read more