European Romance: Northern Italy
We leave Venice and head north and east for Trieste. The two-hour train ride doesn’t seem to take that long – we’re really looking forward…
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Lake Como, Italy – the place of romance and dreams
Lake Como. Our minds were full of elegant meals by the edge of misty waters, of cocktails at sunset with the sun setting over…
European Romance: Venice, Italy
We head east to one of the world’s most romantic cities: Venice. Straight from Santa Lucia train station, we’re met by the busy waterfront…
How to get to Lake Como from Milan by train
Everyone needs a holiday now and then, don’t we? When the people of Milan get tired of the elegance, fashion and sophistication of their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What’s The Difference Between Gelato and Ice Cream?
Gelato is Italian for ice-cream, right? Wrong! I took my friend from Italy to Gelato Messina in Sydney – probably the best frozen dessert…