Planning a trip to Italy
11 Oct 2022

Planning a trip to Italy

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Planning a trip to Italy has always been exciting and fun for me. I enjoy the process almost as much as I like the trip. But so much has changed in the world, including travel, and I have learned that … Continued

Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast ~ $20 and free shipping
28 Nov 2021

Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast ~ $20 and free shipping

by | posted in: Books, Books about Italy, Books by Margie Miklas, Italy Travel | 2

Buongiorno and Ciao! All of you who follow this blog know I have a passion for Italy and all things Italian. In the pursuit of that passion, travel to Italy becomes a way for me to satisfy that urge. My … Continued

Listen to a Sound Clip from The Venice I Know
6 Jul 2021

Listen to a Sound Clip from The Venice I Know

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Narrated in my own voice, The Venice I Know is now an audiobook.  Listen to this 2 1/2- minute audio clip about food and drink in Venice, from chapter 4 of The Venice I Know. Margie Miklas · The Venice … Continued

Visit a Forcola Workshop in Venice
24 Jun 2021

Visit a Forcola Workshop in Venice

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  I’m always in favor of supporting local artisans, and if you want to experience something different, something only found in Venice, visit a forcola workshop. Very few of these woodcarving workshops remain today. Their specialty is to make oars … Continued

Italy Photo of the Day – Venice
20 Jun 2021

Italy Photo of the Day – Venice

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  “Far from perfect, this island shaped like a fish entices me, despite today’s numerous issues and infrastructure difficulties that appear to worsen every year. There’s just something special about Venice, making it unique and unlike anywhere else I’ve been.” … Continued

Italy Photo of the Day – Amalfi Coast
15 Jun 2021

Italy Photo of the Day – Amalfi Coast

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  By geography and topography alone, most Amalfi Coast towns are built into hills and cliffs. This fact necessitates narrow winding roads cut out of the rock and, in some instances, steep staircases to navigate through the towns. Positano definitely … Continued

Margie in Italy
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