Tag Archives: Campania

The Faraglioni Rocks of Capri

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Emerging out of the depths of the Tyrrhenian Sea are mammoth rock formations. I experience a magical moment when I first see the towering “sea stacks” located at the southern end of the island of Capri. They cause me to … Continue reading →

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What Makes San Marzano Tomatoes Special?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Margie Miklas

When chefs throughout the world prepare authentic Italian sauce, San Marzano tomatoes are their preference. These thin, pointy, sweet plum tomatoes  are essential ingredients for an authentic Pizza Napolitana, according to the Verace Pizza Napolitana Association in Naples, Italy. San … Continue reading →

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Spaccanapoli – The Heart of Naples

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Noisy, chaotic, vibrant, intense, colorful, edgy, and authentic. Naples oozes reality of life in Italy. Hovering over this city from an almost surreal and tranquil place is the hilltop Castel Sant’ Elmo, a medieval fortress offering spectacular views of Napoli. … Continue reading →

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Naples Christmas Alley – San Gregorio Armeno

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Margie Miklas

San Gregorio Armeno, otherwise known in Naples as Christmas Alley, is always filled with people, but in the month of December, chaos and crowds define the street. Over half a million tourists visit these small shops, which line both sides … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Capri

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Oct 10, 2014 I have been to the island of Capri twice before, and it is a beautiful place. However during the day it is usually crowded with cruise ship passengers. Today I have no need to revisit sites from … Continue reading →

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A Day in Amalfi

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Oct 9, 2014 First Full Day in Amalfi Breakfast on the terrace this morning could not have been any better. With a view of the beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea and feeling the warm breeze, I could have sat here … Continue reading →

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See Naples and Die

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Margie Miklas

You have no doubt heard the phrase, “See Naples and Die,” or “Vedi Napoli e poi Muori.” I too am familiar with it and have read various meanings, but since I am exploring this third largest city in Italy with … Continue reading →

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Why I Want to Visit Naples, Italy

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Although this is my sixth trip to Italy, it is the first time I am spending any time in Naples. The only times that I have been here previously were on cruises, when Naples was a port stop. And on … Continue reading →

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