Street View in Bologna
2 May 2016

Street View in Bologna

by | posted in: Italy Travel, TRAVEL | 45

A street scene in Italy that could actually be anywhere there, but this one is from Bologna. I am fascinated by the buildings in Italy, the shuttered windows, the flower boxes with thriving plant life and colorful seasonal blooms. The … Continued

Photographic Memories from Italy
28 Oct 2012

Photographic Memories from Italy

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | 6

It seems that the photographs I post here are always a big hit so I decided to do a post of more photos from Italy.  Enjoy!

Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend in Italy
27 Oct 2012

Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend in Italy

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy News, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Writing | 8

Italy turns their clocks back one hour this weekend, and in the U.S. we do not adjust our clocks until next weekend. This is not that interesting unless you are making a phone call to Italy or traveling to or … Continued

News in Italy – iPhone 5
28 Sep 2012

News in Italy – iPhone 5

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy News, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, Writing | 4

Sometimes I think the news in Italy is more interesting than the news in other places, especially when I hear about some laws that seem foreign to American standards. Other times the news is very similar to what we have … Continued

Italy News – Another Earthquake Hits Northern Italy
29 May 2012

Italy News – Another Earthquake Hits Northern Italy

by | posted in: Italy News, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | 2

Another earthquake has hit northern Italy in the same region as one that occurred just nine days ago. This morning’s 5.8 quake has left at least 10 people dead and has done additional damage to the historical buildings and local … Continued

Back from Italy
23 May 2012

Back from Italy

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | 2

After almost 3 weeks in Italy I am back home in Florida. I had a great time and it went by fast since I was on the go so much. There was not much free time for writing or editing … Continued

Clock Towers in Italy
17 Mar 2012

Clock Towers in Italy

by | posted in: Italian traditions, Italy Travel | 10

Almost every town in Italy has a clock tower and in many cases these tall monuments become landmarks of those  towns. In some cases they are tourist attractions and visitors line up to climb to the top to take advantage … Continued

Inside a Store in Bologna
15 Mar 2012

Inside a Store in Bologna

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | 3

This photo belongs in the post about unusual things seen in Italy but I couldn’t find it when I wrote that post. I was in a store in Bologna and thought it was so odd that there was a display … Continued

Eating in Italy – Outdoor Trattorias, Restaurants, and More
2 Mar 2012

Eating in Italy – Outdoor Trattorias, Restaurants, and More

by | posted in: Italian Language, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel | 2

I don’t pretend to know the difference between trattorias, osterias, restaurants, or cafés in Italy. All I know is that whenever I had the chance I would always choose to eat outside. There is just something about the atmosphere that … Continued

Margie in Italy
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