Monthly Archives: August 2015

Where the Locals Go for Gelato in Sicily

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Most travelers to Italy have never heard of Riposto, the small commune on the eastern coast of Sicily. Either did I until a few years ago, when my Sicilian friends insisted that we go there, explaining to me that this … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel – Photos from Ostuni in Puglia

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Città Bianca, or the White City, is the nickname given to the Italian city of Ostuni in the southern region of Puglia. All the buildings in its historic district must be painted white and from a distance the view of … Continue reading →

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Pescallo – A Short Walk from Bellagio on Lake Como

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Pescallo is a small quiet village on Lake Como and is located less than a mile from the larger resort town of Bellagio. Having read about this place as being a little fishing community away from the tourist area, I … Continue reading →

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Meet Marco Jovon – An Authentic Artisan in Venice

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Margie Miklas

One of the benefits of social media is the ability to connect with people from other parts of the world. And one of the benefits of traveling to other parts of the world is the chance to actually meet one … Continue reading →

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Italy Pics

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Margie Miklas

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 … Continue reading →