Tag Archives: Napoli

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

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 →

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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 →

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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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Meet Tina from Discover Napoli Destinations

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I’d like to introduce you to Tina Carignani from Discover Napoli Destinations. As some of you may or may not know, Tina wrote the foreword for Colors of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, which is now in the hands of … Continue reading →

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Street Scenes in Naples

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Naples is a city with a lot of character and all you have to do is walk its streets to feel it. I loved it! The photos speak for themselves. More photos and stories about Naples coming soon. I’d love to … Continue reading →

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Three Days of Naples – So Much to See

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Margie Miklas

I have been in Naples three days and have not had time to write about it because there is so much to see and do. I need a week or two to write about all the places I have seen … 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 →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL | Tagged Campania, Discover Napoli Destinations, Italy travel, Naples, Napoli, Neapolitans, visit italy | 10 Comments

More Travel Planning for Italy

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Margie Miklas

With every passing day, I am closer to returning to Bella Italia and am firming up some travel plans. In less than three months I will be on my way and I am starting to get excited. Of course I … Continue reading →