Tag Archives: Colle d’Anchise

The Allure of Italy – A Matter of Perception

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Margie Miklas

In another part of the world, this might look like a rough section of a city, or even a ghetto. But in Italy, crumbling stone foundations and graffiti-laced walls exude a particular type of charm. The allure of Italy is … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel | Tagged Colle d'Anchise, Doors, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Matera, Molise, Naples, Napoli, Photos, steps, stone, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy | 22 Comments

My Italian Family

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Margie Miklas

The only reason I went to Molise and to the town of Colle d’Anchise was to visit my cousins on my father’s side of the family. My cousin Antonella and I connected a few years ago on FaceBook and this … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL | Tagged Colle d'Anchise, italian family, Italy, Molise | 9 Comments

Scenes from Italy – A Short Movie

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I am supposed to be writing today according to my own self-imposed agenda, and I did write this morning. I still have to finish two articles by tomorrow afternoon, but somehow got sidetracked looking through my photos of Italy. Imagine … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Amalfi Coast, beach, Bellagio, Caltagirone, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Liguria, Longano, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, writing | 10 Comments

Colle d’Anchise, Italy – Birthplace of my Longano Grandparents

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Here is a map of the village of Colle d’Anchise in the Molise region of Italy. My Longano grandparents were born here and I have cousins that live here now. I have placed a few pushpins on this map of … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Maps, Writing | Tagged Colle d'Anchise, Google Maps, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Longano, Molise, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing | 11 Comments

Signs Seen in Italy – A Photo Collage

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Taking photos of signs in Italy is just another excuse to shoot photos and I love it!

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Caltagirone, Cinque Terre, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, Manarola, McDonald's, photography, Photos, Rome, Sicily, signs, Trastevere, travel, travel planning, travel writing, Varenna, Verona, writing | 5 Comments

Writing Writing Writing

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Margie Miklas

In the past few days I have made a lot of progress on my book since I decided to focus on it, and I sat down to write whenever I had the chance. One of the great things for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, Writing | Tagged Cinque Terre, Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Manarola, photography, Riomaggiore, travel, travel writing, Vernazza, Verona, writing | 4 Comments

Italy Travel – Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Thursday May 17 Leaving Colle d’Anchise and Driving to Sicily It was cold and raining this morning in Colle d’Anchise and Sue and I had breakfast prepared by the owner himself, Signor Michele at La Piana dei Mulini, a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged autostrada, Colle d'Anchise, driving in Italy, Hotel reservations, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Messina, Reggio Calabria, Sicily, strait of Messina, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing | 2 Comments

Travel in Italy – Driving to Longano and Colle d’Anchise

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Margie Miklas

May 16 The disembarkation process this morning was seamless and Sue and I were on the dock by 8am waiting for the rest of our pre-arranged group to meet our driver to take us to the airport. That is where … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged car rental in Italy, Colle d'Anchise, driving in Italy, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Longano, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writing | 4 Comments

Rome Continues to Deal with Snow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Today ANSA, the Italian news agency, reports that parts of Rome got up to 20 inches of snow and they are still dealing with the aftermath of high fuel use and closed roads and offices. Although they are expecting things … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy News, Italy Photo, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged Colle d'Anchise, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Rome, snow in Italy, travel, travel planning | 1 Comment

People of Italy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Margie Miklas

One of the best things about Italy are the Italian people themselves. Even people who aren’t Italian or of Italian descent always say the same things about the Italians. They are warm, passionate and happy people. I loved the people … Continue reading →