Tag Archives: Naples

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 →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL, Writing | Tagged amafi coast, Books about Italy, Campania, Capri, Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, faraglioni Rocks, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, photography, tliravel-planning, travel, travel writing, trip to italy, Tyrhennian sea, visit italy, writing | 20 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian Cooking, Italian Food, Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged Campania, Food, foodies, Italian Experience, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italy, Italy travel, Margherita pizza, margieinitaly, Mediterranean Cruise, Naples, Napoli, San Marzano, San Marzano tomatoes, travel, travel blog, trip to italy, visit italy | 27 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

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

Photo of the Day – Life in Naples, Italy

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Here’s how pizza is delivered in Naples, Italy. Seems pretty efficient, don’t you think? I’d love to hear your your thoughts. Please leave a comment Ciao and grazie

Posted in Italy Photo, Italy Travel, TRAVEL | Tagged driving in Italy, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, photo of the day, pizza, trip to italy, visit italy | 8 Comments

Caffè Sospeso – A Naples Tradition

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Naples is a city where coffee is woven into the fabric of everyday life, and the tradition of caffè sospeso is part of it. The custom of “suspended coffee,” may relate to the history behind today’s pay it forward practice; … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged caffè, caffè sospeso, Gran Caffè Gambrinus, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, Napoli, Piazza Plebiscito, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL, Writing | Tagged Books about Italy, Campania, Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, Napoli, photography, Spaccanapoli, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy, writing | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged Campania, Christmas, Christmas Alley, Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, Italian artisans, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italians, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Naples, Napoli, Nativity scenes, presepi, San Gregorio Armeno, visit italy | 6 Comments

Italy Pics

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Italy is a photographer’s dream destination. I love to take photos and each time I travel there I take thousands, this time it was 6000. Thanks to digital cameras and smartphones, it’s not so difficult. After I return home, I … Continue reading →

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Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast – Official Book Release

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Ciao amici! It’s official! Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast has been published! From the pulsating streets of Naples to the relaxing vistas of the Amalfi Coast, people, places, and traditions embody the spirit of Campania. The distinctive photography … Continue reading →