As a kid, I longed for a tree house, and I got as far as nailing 3 planks to a tree trunk in the construction process. It turns out that I am not the only adult whose tree house dreams remain unfulfilled. There are luxury tree houses all around the world, each begging for their own story. Treehotel in Northern Sweden has a tree house room shaped like a UFO. Milandes Treehouse in France is … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Tree Houses
Editor’s Note: Our regular columnist for Romance Wanderlust is experiencing some medical difficulties that may affect her ability to concentrate and read words. Smart Bitches cannot verify that the following statements are accurate, but we invite you to travel along in our very silly dreamscape of medicine adjustment. Welcome to this month’s Romance Wanderlust, in which we explore real romantic places. Although I have not personally visited this romantic place I’m sure that all of … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Versailles
Welcome back to Romance Wanderlust, in which I search the Internet for places that appeal to the romantic in us all. Please keep in mind that no matter how often I try, I can’t seem to get anyone to sponsor me to try these places out for myself. This is daydreaming time, not a review or endorsement of any of these locations. With that in mind, come away with me, or better yet, come away … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: The Manta Resort
The Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley in France is a haven of art and glamour and formal gardens. It’s also a place rich in history, and its history is dominated by women. The site as we know it was constructed under the watchful eye of Katherine Briçonnet starting in 1513, and since then the castle has been the site of forbidden romance, revenge, intellectual and artistic growth, and rebellion. The château has such a rich … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: The Château de Chenonceau
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
This is the time of year when those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are either at the beach, or wishing we were at the beach. Of course, this means that if you are lucky enough to get to a beach, you are probably sharing it with many, many other people. But what if you didn’t have to do that? What if you had your own beach? Heck, what if you could rent your very … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Rent Your Own Island
Once again I invite you to join me for Romance Wanderlust. This month we celebrate our nerd love by venturing to New York City and The Museum of Sex, a place filled with such explicit displays that my search engine kept blocking it. Daniel Gluck founded the Museum of Sex in 2002. Its primary mission is to educate, but that doesn’t stop it from being riotous and fun (there is, for example, a “Bouncy Castle … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: The Museum of Sex
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
This week, the RT Booklovers Convention 2016 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, a city closely associated with escapism, glamour, and sex. In honor of the occasion, RT has released a list of some recommended romances set in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, here at Romance Wanderlust, we have three examples of the most romantic, swankiest places to stay that Las Vegas has to offer, fit for any romance novel scenario. Romance Wanderlust is the product of daydreaming … Continue reading Romance Wanderlust: Three Swanky Options in Las Vegas
