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Monthly Archives: June 2015
Lunch at La Sponda Restaurant
Le Sirenuse Hotel in Positano has been in the Sersale family since 1951 when Marchesi Sersale converted their summer villa into a beautiful hotel. In keeping with the look of a home, this 58-room luxury hotel sits high above the … Continue reading
Italy Travel ~ Images of Florence
Florence is a photographer’s dream. Art, architecture, people, tradition…Around every corner is another photograph. Each one can tell a story. Enjoy. The original sculpture is in the Piazza della Signoria. This sculpture was created from a single block of marble. … Continue reading
Italian Lifestyle ~ Photo of the Day
Local Italian men discussing important issues in the early evening in the small Puglia town of Squinzano. What do you think these men are talking about? Did you notice that the women are conspicuously missing? Where are they and what … Continue reading
Olympia in Greece~Birthplace of the Olympic Games
May 21, 2015 Olympia is not one of the Greek Isles, but rather a city on the mainland of Greece, in a valley on the Peloponnese peninsula. In addition to ancient temples, many remains of the sports structures erected for … Continue reading
A Gondola Ride in St Mark’s in Venice
Who would say no to a gondola tour through St Mark’s sestiere? Certainly not me, and I am grateful to Italy XP for the special experience of a quiet ride in a gondola on the small canals away from the … Continue reading
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Tagged gondola, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, margieinitaly, St Mark's, travel, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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Italy Travels ~ Coming Home
After traveling for the past five weeks in Italy, including a cruise to the Greek Isles, my adventurous ride is finally winding down and coming to an end. I am on the last train back to Venice, and tomorrow … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged emotion, Italian culture, Italy, Photos, travel to Italy
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Transportation in Italy
Whenever I travel to Italy I expect to take several modes of public transportation such as trains, buses, subways, and taxis. Of course my feet are the other mode and believe me, I am feeling it during this trip. My … Continue reading
Visiting the Greek Island of Mykonos
Mykonos is another Greek island which looks like a postcard. With a reputation for a lively nightlife and favorite among celebrities, Mykonos is truly beautiful. White houses with blue roofs and blue trim dot the landscape of this hilltop location. … Continue reading
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Tagged cruise to Greece, greece, greek islands, Greek isles, mykonos
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