Monthly Archives: May 2015

A Visit to Santorini

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 19, 2015 Santorini is one of the most popular of the Greek islands and a place I have always wanted to visit. As the Norwegian Jade approached the volcanic island of Santorini I was mesmerized by the landscape created … Continue reading →

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What Is so Special about Italy?

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Margie Miklas

 Whenever I talk about  Italy or come to Italy I am always asked “Why do you like Italy so much?” and “What is so special about Italy?”  I have to say that my love for Italy comes from a feeling, … Continue reading →

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Experience in Corfu, Greece

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 17 Awoke in time to see the ship pull into port. My first time in Greece! Dolphin frolicked in the sea alongside the ship as it approached the port at the Greek island of Corfu,the second largest Ionian Island. We … Continue reading →

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Venice Travels~Italy

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 16 After a good night’s rest and simple breakfast we checked out of our accommodation, leaving our luggage for later, and took the vaporetto to the Rialto stop. The weather had improved and we were on a mission to … Continue reading →

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A Day in Venice~Travel in Italy

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 15, 2015 Today is a day of walking in Venice because of the 24-hour vaporetto strike. After a light breakfast of yogurt and cappuccino, we headed out of foot to the Rialto Market, Venice’s largest and most well-known market … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Venice!

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 14 We arrived in Venice at 8am today and I am impressed with the pleasant experience of flying into Marco Polo Airport in Venice. Since the airport is smaller, the wait for checked bags was short and the immigration … Continue reading →

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It’s Italy Time! I’m on my Way

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Margie Miklas

May 13, 2015 The countdown to Italy is over and I am on my way. I boarded my flight to Philadelphia at Palm Beach International Airport without delay and I am currently in the air. My friend Patty is traveling … Continue reading →

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Milan – Expo 2015 – Milano Centrale

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Milano Centrale will see a lot more traffic this year since the MILAN EXPO2015 just opened May 1st and will run until November 1, 2015. This beautiful structure is an architectural monument, modeled after  Union Station in Washington, DC. If you … Continue reading →

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