Tag Archives: Italian culture and lifestyle

Exploring Rome with a Local

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Margie Miklas

This site is no longer current. Please go to Margie in Italy for my up-to-date posts about my travels in Italy and all things Italian. Grazie. Although I’ve visited the Eternal City on five previous occasions, I never had the … Continue reading →

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A Luxury Villa in Tuscany

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Margie Miklas

This site is no longer current. Please go to Margie in Italy for my up-to-date posts about my travels in Italy and all things Italian. Grazie. Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a hillside in Tuscany, surrounded by the … Continue reading →

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Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Italy travel is on the rise and Venice is a favorite travel destination. Its beloved nickname of La Serenissima, seems to be going by the wayside though, as the city becomes congested with tourists. Venice is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Mammoni and Mammismo – An Italian Lifestyle

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Six years ago I wrote a post titled Mammoni – Mamma’s Boys in Italy and today it ranks as my most popular post. Mammoni, a term applied to single Italian men who live at home with their mothers sometimes into their … Continue reading →

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A Video View of Positano and the Amalfi Coast Road

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Margie Miklas

For all the times I’ve tried to describe the Amalfi Coast road, I could never really adequately explain what this short video shows so clearly. A classic example of “show, don’t tell.” Thank you, Coastal Living Instagram, for posting this … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Surviving an Airport Strike in Italy

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Last week Italy travelers were affected by an airport strike. So what’s new, right? Strikes in Italy are commonplace, part of the lifestyle. They can occur with all modes of transportation, and they do, on a regular basis. During my … Continue reading →

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Views of Italy – Photo of the Day

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Italy is a photographer’s dream, with views to die for everywhere I go. So to choose one place where the view is a favorite is impossible…Enjoy just a few of my most memorable scenes from my travels to Bella … Continue reading →

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Travel to Italy – Images from Lucca

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Whenever I travel to Italy, my camera is a necessity, to capture the memories of a place and its photographic images forever. The images are from Lucca, a delightful city in Tuscany not far from Pisa or Florence. If you … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Italy

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Margie Miklas

When someone asks me why I love Italy, I can’t believe they even have to ask. All you have to do is see a few photos and your heart will melt at the sheer beauty of this amazing country. But … Continue reading →