New Audiobook ~ My Love Affair with Sicily
2 Jun 2020

New Audiobook ~ My Love Affair with Sicily

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I’m pleased to announce that MY LOVE AFFAIR with SICILY is now also available as an audiobook! Available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Narrated by me, you’ll be able to listen to my voice as I recount experiences in this … Continued

Siena’s Fountain of Joy
9 Apr 2019

Siena’s Fountain of Joy

by | posted in: Italian History, Italy Travel | 17

  Anyone who has visited Siena couldn’t miss the famous  Fountain of Joy, also known as Fonte Gaia. Situated on the high side of Piazza del Campo, this fifteeenth-century white marble sculpted fountain and pool is one of a few … Continued

Only in Italy
28 Jan 2019

Only in Italy

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel | 10

      After reviewing some of the tens of thousands of photos I have taken in Italy, a few interesting ones make me laugh and say, “Only in Italy.” Two things prompted me to take each photo. One  is … Continued

Italian Lifestyle Photos – Only in Italy
27 Dec 2018

Italian Lifestyle Photos – Only in Italy

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo | 35

I take photos everywhere I go in Italy. I find beauty on a narrow street and tranquility in the setting sun, but I also  seem to be drawn to unique circumstances, which are part of the Italian lifestyle. These situations … Continued

Vietri Ceramics Artist
22 Feb 2018

Vietri Ceramics Artist

by | posted in: Italian traditions, Made in Italy | 8

In Vietri-sul-Mare I don’t think I can walk five feet without hues of blue, yellow, red, and green showering my senses. Brilliant colors blast my eyes like a kaleidoscope, and I love it. At a little workshop, I have the … Continued

Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel
1 Feb 2018

Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel

by | posted in: Italy Photo, Italy Travel | 41

Italy travel is on the rise and Venice is a favorite travel destination. Its beloved nickname of La Serenissima, seems to be going by the wayside though, as the city becomes congested with tourists. Venice is one of my favorite … Continued

Borghese Park in Rome
17 Dec 2017

Borghese Park in Rome

by | posted in: Italy Travel, TRAVEL | 29

  In a city of almost three million people, I always enjoy finding a place to get away from it all. When I needed a break from the fast pace of sightseeing in Rome, I made my way over to … Continued

Cats in Italy
23 Nov 2017

Cats in Italy

by | posted in: Italy Photo, Italy Travel | 20

Cats in Italy seem to be everywhere. Maybe I just notice them more since most live outside. These cats, gatti, seem to appear in every single town I visit. I must say though, that I do not recall seeing them … Continued

Italy Travel – Photos from Portofino
21 Sep 2017

Italy Travel – Photos from Portofino

by | posted in: Italy Photo, Italy Travel | 18

I fell in love with Portofino when I had a chance to spend a day there a few years ago on a Mediterranean cruise. This charming town on the Ligurian coast is one of the places I’d definitely plan to … Continued

Authentic Artisan Experience in Le Marche
22 Jul 2017

Authentic Artisan Experience in Le Marche

by | posted in: Italian traditions, Italy Travel | 19

Tucked away in a village in Le Marche is the workshop of Emanuele Francioni, a talented young artisan who is the sixth-generation to carry on an age-old family tradition. This special method of printing with handmade stencils and paint comes … Continued

Margie in Italy
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