Italy Photo of the Day
11 Sep 2016

Italy Photo of the Day

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I am always drawn to these trucks in Italy with produce for sale. These mobile fruit and vegetable stations are especially convenient in small towns. This one is in Riposto, a small commune on the eastern coast of Sicily. This … Continued

Headed to Sicily – Travel Plans
28 Aug 2016

Headed to Sicily – Travel Plans

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I’ll be headed to Sicily soon and I’m flying into Palermo from Naples on  Volotea, one of the economy airlines in Europe. I’ve flown them before and had a good experience. You just have to be careful of the weight … Continued

Italy Travel Planning – Milan’s La Scala Opera
14 Aug 2016

Italy Travel Planning – Milan’s La Scala Opera

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I’ll be headed to Italy soon and I’m flying into Milan mainly because I found such a great airfare on Emirates  back in February. I’m flying non-stop from JFK in New York to Malpensa in Milan for less than $600 … Continued

Traveling to Positano
7 Aug 2016

Traveling to Positano

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As I mentioned in a recent blog post I am returning to Italy this fall and of course am thrilled making travel plans and just thinking about it.  My destination is Positano, and for the first time, I will stay … Continued

Italy Traffic and Rules of the Road
31 Jul 2016

Italy Traffic and Rules of the Road

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  Italy traffic can be crazy to be sure, and I never thought I’d drive in Italy, but I have and somehow lived to tell about it. You can read about some of my experiences in my older blog posts … Continued

Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon
20 Jul 2016

Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon

by | posted in: Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL | 24

On your next trip to Venice, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique island of Burano. This community has charm of its own with its brightly painted small houses that  artists and photographers dream about. Located in the Venetian … Continued

The Beach at Amalfi
9 Jul 2016

The Beach at Amalfi

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The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy is known for its undeniable beauty and mind-blowing views. Every time I visit I feel like I’m in heaven.  Most towns have their own beaches and this section of the beach at Amalfi caught … Continued

Limoncello – Drink of the Amalfi Coast
3 Jul 2016

Limoncello – Drink of the Amalfi Coast

by | posted in: Italy Travel, Made in Italy | 29

Almost synonymous with the Amalfi Coast is limoncello, the refreshing liqueur, aperitif, and digestivo made from the large lemons grown in Campania. While controversy exists regarding the origins of this popular drink, limoncello prevails as the drink of choice anywhere … Continued

Life in Italy
12 Jun 2016

Life in Italy

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Daily life on the Amalfi Coast can be challenging, but this robust Italian smiles as he easily climbs more than three hundred steps to and from work every day. Seventy-three years young, Crescenzo is the caretaker of an abandoned castle … Continued

Learning the Italian Language
1 Jun 2016

Learning the Italian Language

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Ten years ago I couldn’t understand Italian and I couldn’t speak Italian. I hesitated to travel to Italy because I was intimidated by the language barrier. I am so glad that has changed, because since then, I have fallen in … Continued

Margie in Italy
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