Once again we pack our bags for a Romance Wanderlust trip. This month we are off to Hever Castle in England, which is primarily famous for having been the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. History buffs will recall that Anne’s romantic life did not end well, and yet this is a popular wedding site because it is incredibly beautiful and romantic in a “but then she was decapitated” kind of way. The oldest part of … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Hever Castle
On today’s Romance Wanderlust, we visit a place that I actually have been to: Hearst Castle, in San Simeon, California. Hearst Castle was the retreat of William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies. It housed a substantial amount of Hearst’s art collection from Europe and hosted world leaders, famous athletes, and Hollywood stars – as well as local vendors and some very lucky Hearst employees. Hearst Castle (which Hearst called La Cuesta Encantada, “The Enchanted Castle,” … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Hearst Castle
One again we indulge in Romance Wanderlust, the column in which we make use of the Internet to explore romantic locations. As a household of Harry Potter fans, we were agog to realize that you can actually hang out at Hogwarts, AKA Alnwick Castle, AKA the site of multiple films and TV shows. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, or Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, or Downton Abbey, or English history, or even … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Alnwick Castle
