Monthly Archives: September 2016

Giardini-Naxos: Where the Locals Go in Sicily

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Margie Miklas

The small seaside Sicilian town of Giardini-Naxos is not well-known but it is situated on the Ionian Sea, just below the very popular resort city of Taormina. It is a beautiful stretch of beach and has lots of great reasonably … Continue reading →

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Do You Need an International Travel Plan?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Do I need an international travel plan? Whenever I travel internationally one of my key concerns is communication. How can I communicate with friends and family back home? How can I communicate with friends or businesses in Italy? Every time … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Little Italy

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Back in my home town of Cleveland, I met up with Elise, my best friend from high school and we spent an afternoon in Little Italy. Walking up Murray Hill Road approaching Mayfield, the main streets that comprise this original … Continue reading →

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Italy Photo of the Day

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I am always drawn to these trucks in Italy with produce for sale. These mobile fruit and vegetable stations are especially convenient in small towns. This one is in Riposto, a small commune on the eastern coast of Sicily. This … Continue reading →

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Going to Italy to Write

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I will be leaving for Italy in less than a month and my main purpose in going this time is to spend time in a beautiful peaceful setting to relax and to write. The Amalfi Coast, and specifically, Positano is … Continue reading →