Monthly Archives: November 2015

A Funny Thing Happened in Italy

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I thought it might be time for a little humor, and I have a funny story to tell from my recent trip to Italy. Travel is fun yet flexibility is a necessity. If you can’t be flexible, you may end … Continue reading →

Win a Luxury Stay – 3 nights in a Baglioni Hotels Suite

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Baglioni Hotels wants you to tell them why you love London in their #WhyILoveLondon Instagram competition. You can win 3 nights for 2 in a luxury Baglioni Hotels Suite in Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence, or London! I have not … Continue reading →

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Meet the Author – An Interview with Jennifer Martin

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I am always thrilled when another blogger or writer publishes a book. So today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Martin, an Italian wine specialist and blogger, who can now add author to her name. Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Well in Orvieto

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Orvieto is one of the coolest places in Italy. Built on a tufa in Umbria this medieval town is full of surprises. While I was there I decided on a whim to check out Saint Patrick’s Well, also known as … Continue reading →

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Discover Dolceacqua – A Small Town in Northern Italy

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I love the small towns and villages in Italy. One of the reasons I like Dolceacqua so much is because it is not particularly known as a tourist destination. Perched high on a hilltop in Liguria, Dolceacqua is one of … Continue reading →

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Santa Margherita – Beautiful Destination in Liguria

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Margie Miklas

My visit to Santa Margherita on the Ligurian coast of Italy came quite by accident. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to actually spend a little time in this beautiful seaside town several years ago. Roughly ten thousand … Continue reading →

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NYC’s Real Little Italy – Arthur Avenue in the Bronx

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Margie Miklas

If you have ever been to Little Italy in New York you have seen the few blocks in Manhattan with red, green and white garlands overhead, and the streets lined with Italian restaurants with barkers on the sidewalk encouraging you … Continue reading →