The Perfect Day in Capri, Italy
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…
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Ye Olde Albion and the Anchor, Rowhedge, England
A good pub these days can be hard to find. It sounds strange, but it’s true. It’s a rare thing when you walk into…
Tips for attending a destination wedding
The word ‘elope’ used to have so many negative connotations, didn’t it? Frowned-upon, it carried with it a stigma and taboo. These days though,…
Romance in New York City – Sailing the Hudson River
Perhaps it’s because both myself and Mrs Romance come from islands that we love New York City so much. Okay so our islands are…
How to beat the queues at the Empire State Building
I love New York. But I hate queues. Like the Brits, Americans seem to really enjoy a queue. It must be the Italian in…
He Said, She Said: locks of love, Paris – the Pont des Arts
*The most exciting thing about He Said, She Said is wondering if we’ll still be married by the end of each post! We both…
Our review of The Bake House Restaurant, Wivenhoe, England
Wivenhoe. Ever heard of it? No, not many people have. That’s because it’s a tiny little town on the east coast of England. It’s…
What to do with your holiday photos – 5 fun ideas
Photography is one of my passions. When I’m travelling I love taking pictures and I’m never without my camera. Now that I’ve started few travel…
Doors of Tuscany – How creating a photo series improved my holiday snaps
I’m not sure where my door fascination began, but I distinctly remember being in Greece a few years ago and noticing that every house…
Where to eat in Provence: La Table de Pol
Let’s face it, when you go to France, you’re not expecting any bad meals, are you? In the south-west of France – in Provence –…
Where to stay in Provence, France: Lorgues
Where would you want to stay if you were heading to Provence? I had the image of either a beautiful chateau nestled in the mountains…
A wet week, a new book and fun weekend
Rain is pelting the windows and Sydney looks unseasonably glum. It feels a bit ironic as I work on our next post about Australian beach…
Where to find the best views of London
There’s something so satisfying about looking down on a city, isn’t there? Wherever Mrs Romance and I go, we always look for rooftop bars or…
Sydney staycation – 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont (Now Ovolo)
When we think of travel, it usually means trains, planes or automobiles, but it doesn’t have to.We’re big fans of staycations – staying in…
The Ultimate First-timer’s Guide to New York City
New York is one of my favourite places in the whole world. I dreamt about visiting for years and when I finally made it there,…
Where to eat in Melbourne – Neapoli Cafe Wine Bar
Neapoli Cafe Wine Bar is one of those hidden Melbourne treasures that, unless you know it’s there, you’ll never find it. Melbourne’s made its…
European Romance: Essex and home again
So here we are. The final leg of our journey. We’re in Essex with Mum and Dad, and a welcome plate of good ol’ fish…
Naples – A Way of Love
I’m not sure how I first stumbled across Carla Coulson’s photography but I’ve been an avid fan ever since. Carla’s story of moving to…