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Monthly Archives: May 2016
Italian Bank Experience
As much as I love Italy, some aspects of the Italian lifestyle are far from efficient. The Italian bank experience is one of these molto difficile situations. For the most part I have used Bancomats (ATM’s) to withdraw money in … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, TRAVEL, Writing
Tagged atm, bancomat, banks, Cinque Terre, italian banking, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Levanto, Liguria, money, travel, travel planning, trip to italy, visit italy
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Architecture of Italy
One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continue reading
Posted in Italian History, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged Amalfi, architecture, architecture in Italy, Colosseum, Courmayeur, Duomo, Florence, Italian Experience, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, margieinitaly, Milan, Milan cathedral, Naples, photography, Roman architecture, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, Udine, Venice, writing
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Sunset in Puglia ~ Polignano a Mare
Give me a sunset on the water in Italy and I think I am in Paradise! Last June I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time and capture this dazzling view in the seaside … Continue reading
The Italian Lifestyle
I love seeing these roadside fruit and vegetable shops on wheels. I noticed this one in the seaside town of Riposto, south of Taormina in Sicily. Really when you think about it, this is a perfect business – it’s mobile … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged Food, fresh produce, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, natural food, photography, Sicily, trip to italy, visit italy
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My Thoughts on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special day for me, not only because I am a mother and a grandmother, but because I am blessed to still have my mother, who just celebrated her 90th birthday. She is a very special woman … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged Cleveland, family, Memoir, memories, Mother's Day, mothers, relationships
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Street View in Bologna
A street scene in Italy…could actually be anywhere there, but this one is from Bologna. I am fascinated by the buildings in Italy, the shuttered windows, the flower boxes with thriving plant life and colorful seasonal blooms. The balconies made … Continue reading
