Tag Archives: Florence

25 Favorite Photos of Tuscany

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Tuscany is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and these photos easily explain why. Located in central Italy, Tuscany stretches from the Apennine Mountains to the Tyrrhenian Sea. From the rolling hills with scenes of serene countryside dotted … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Florence, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Montepulciano, photos of Tuscany, San Gimignano, Siena, solo travel, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, Tuscany, Tuscany photos, visit italy | 13 Comments

Architecture of Italy

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Margie Miklas

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 | 23 Comments

Inside the Accademia Gallery in Florence

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Margie Miklas

On my first visit to Florence a few years ago, I rushed into the Accademia Gallery with one purpose in mind, to see the original marble sculpture of David by Michelangelo. I quickly found my way to the hall where … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Italian History, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Accademia Gallery in Florence, art, art history, Florence, Italian lifestyle and culture, italian sculpture, Michelangelo, sculpture, statue of David | 25 Comments

Italy Travel ~ Images of Florence

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Florence is a photographer’s dream. Art, architecture, people, tradition…Around every corner is another photograph. Each one can tell a story. Enjoy. The original sculpture is in the Piazza della Signoria. This sculpture was created from a single block of marble. … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Fashion, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged art, Firenze, Florence, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Michelangelo, Photos, sculpture, visit italy | 21 Comments

Made in Italy – Italian Shoemakers

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Margie Miklas

I rarely go to the mall, but last week I was delighted to find a new store in the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach, Florida. Italian Shoemakers sells authentic Italian footwear which is 100 percent made in Italy. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Fashion, Made in Italy | Tagged Florence, Italian Shoemakers, Italian shoes, Lucca, Made in Italy, Tuscany | 27 Comments

Gelato from Florence Comes to NYC

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Margie Miklas

For the first time since it opened in 1929 Florence’s famous Vivoli Il Gelato has just opened a shop in NYC on the 6th floor of the newly renovated Macy’s at Herald Square. As part of a $400 million remodeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy News, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Florence, gelato, Italian food, Macy's, Margie Miklas, New York, NYC, travel, travel writing, Vivoli Il Gelato, Vivoli New York, writing | 8 Comments

Memoirs of a Solo Traveler Hits #15 in Amazon Kindle Solo Travel Category

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I want to say thank you to anyone who has bought my book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy. It has hit the #15 spot on the Amazon Kindle solo travel category. The numbers update … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Language, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, Writing | Tagged Amazon, books, Duomo, Firenze, Florence, Giotto's Bell Tower, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, kindle, photography, Siena, solo travel, travel, travel planning, travel writing, writers, writing | 3 Comments

Outdoor Markets in Italy

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Margie Miklas

Almost every town in Italy has an outdoor market once or twice a week, and some even have it every day. These are usually where you can find things at prices much cheaper than in the shops.I love wandering about … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography | Tagged Florence, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, markets, photography, Photos, Rome, San Lorenzo Market, Trastevere, travel, travel writing, Udine, Venice, writing | 1 Comment

Photos – Food and Restaurants in Italy

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Margie Miklas

I keep hearing that the photos of the food in Italy are everybody’s favorites, so here are a few more plus some shots of some of my favorite kinds of places to eat in Italy – outdoor restaurants. Enjoy! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning | Tagged Florence, Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy Photos, Margherita pizza, restaurants, Rome, Siena, Vatican | 2 Comments

First in a Series of 3 Photo Books is Finally Completed

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Margie Miklas

At the expense of putting my book on hold for the past week or so, I have finally completed one of my other projects. I am publishing a series of three photos books through Blurb.com featuring the photos I shot … Continue reading →