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

25 Favorite Photos of Tuscany
19 Mar 2017

25 Favorite Photos of Tuscany

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

  Tuscany is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and these photos easily explain why.   Located in central Italy, Tuscany  stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the Tyrrhenian Sea. From the rolling hills with scenes of serene … Continued

An Evening in Siena – Book Excerpt (Audio)
27 Dec 2015

An Evening in Siena – Book Excerpt (Audio)

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

In 2011 I went to Italy for three months as a solo traveler. That adventure is detailed in my first book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My  Love Affair with Italy.  During that trip I stayed in Siena for … Continued

Movies Filmed in Italy
12 Jan 2015

Movies Filmed in Italy

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

Italy has long been famous as a favorite filming location for Hollywood movie makers. I love movies and am particularly interested in the behind the scenes information and shooting locations.  When I can recognize places I have been in Italy … Continued

Memoirs of a Solo Traveler Hits #15 in Amazon Kindle Solo Travel Category
8 Oct 2012

Memoirs of a Solo Traveler Hits #15 in Amazon Kindle Solo Travel Category

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

I want to say thank you to anyone who has bought my book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy. It has hit the #15 spot on the Amazon Kindle solo travel category. The numbers update … Continued

Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy
16 Apr 2012

Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy

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

I keep hearing that the photos of the food in Italy are everybody’s favorites,  so here are a few more plus some shots of some of my favorite kinds of places to eat in Italy – outdoor restaurants. Enjoy! I … Continued

First in a Series of 3 Photo Books is Finally Completed
3 Apr 2012

First in a Series of 3 Photo Books is Finally Completed

by | posted in: Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | 0

At the expense of putting my book on hold for the past week or so, I have finally completed one of my other projects. I am publishing a series of three photos books through Blurb.com featuring the photos I shot … Continued

Transportation Modes in Italy
19 Mar 2012

Transportation Modes in Italy

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

Aside from walking there are various modes of transportation in Italy and I have used all of them except the bikes and motorcycles. Since Italy is a peninsula and has 4712 miles of coastline, boats are a common transportation mode.

Outdoor Shrines in Italy
29 Feb 2012

Outdoor Shrines in Italy

by | posted in: Italian Language, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel | 7

In many places throughout Italy I found tiny “shrines” embedded into the old walls, and most of these were of the Virgin Mary. I thought these were really interesting and wondered who had taken the time to build these into … Continued

Margie in Italy
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