Around the Corner in Verona
24 Jun 2016

Around the Corner in Verona

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Verona is arguably one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Italy. After all it is the city of Romeo and Juliet. Via Mazzini leading to the stunning Piazza delle Erbe is made of pink marble. The old Roman … Continued

Italy Pics
2 Aug 2015

Italy Pics

by | posted in: Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | 27

Italy is a photographer’s dream destination. I love to take photos and each time I travel there I take thousands, this time it was 6000. Thanks to digital cameras and smartphones, it’s not so difficult. After I return home, I … 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

Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend in Italy
27 Oct 2012

Daylight Savings Time Ends this Weekend in Italy

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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

Contest Results and Winner Announced
15 Oct 2012

Contest Results and Winner Announced

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As promised after 5pm today I would post the results of the photo locations and announce the winner of the contest, who will receive an autographed copy of “Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy.” One … Continued

Italy Travel Photos – Random Street Scenes
6 Jul 2012

Italy Travel Photos – Random Street Scenes

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I love taking random photographs of people in the street. I found these taxi drivers waiting for their next fare at the Verona train station. Here is a typical scene in front of a newspaper shop or tabacchi. You can … Continued

Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage
26 Jun 2012

Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage

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Taking photos of signs in Italy is just another excuse to shoot photos and I love it!

Writing Writing Writing
22 Jun 2012

Writing Writing Writing

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In the past few days I have made a lot of progress on my book since I decided to focus on it, and I sat down to write whenever I had the chance. One of the great things for me … Continued

Travel in Italy – Taxis in Rome
17 May 2012

Travel in Italy – Taxis in Rome

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Tuesday May 8 At 9 pm we arrived at the Rome train station and went outside to grab a taxi. There was a line of taxis and a man told us to follow him for the taxi and said it … Continued

Margie in Italy
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