Monthly Archives: January 2016

Plan Your Italy Trip Now!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Margie Miklas

It’s that time when a lot of people I know are beginning to decide on travel plans for the year. Airfares to Europe have dropped and the euro is low, so this is a perfect time to make plans for … Continue reading →

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Life in Sicily – Photo of the Day

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Margie Miklas

The streets of Sicily is where you’ll find the real people, the locals who work hard and take pride in everything they do. They do it with a smile and in my experience, they always seem happy to engage in … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the Hospital in Venice

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I recently retired from a lifelong career as a critical-care nurse and I have always been curious about hospitals in foreign countries. Often I have been tempted to walk inside and have a look around. Usually there isn’t enough time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel | Tagged architecture, healthcare, hospital, margieinitaly, ospedale, Ospedale SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice | 34 Comments

Photo of the Day – Life in Naples, Italy

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Here’s how pizza is delivered in Naples, Italy. Seems pretty efficient, don’t you think? I’d love to hear your your thoughts. Please leave a comment Ciao and grazie

Posted in Italy Photo, Italy Travel, TRAVEL | Tagged driving in Italy, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, photo of the day, pizza, trip to italy, visit italy | 8 Comments

Travel Tips in Italy – Embrace the Italian Lifestyle

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Margie Miklas

After seven trips to Italy I have learned a lot about the Italian lifestyle. Although there are lots of articles, blogs and books written with great travel tips for Italy, I have jotted down just a few things to keep … Continue reading →