Tag Archives: Puglia

Winter Storms Blanket Italy in Snow

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Snow at Greek Theatre in Taormina, Sicily by @giovannicappuccino Winter has definitely arrived in Italy, and the frigid temperatures and yes, even nevicata, snowfall, has reached the mezzogiorno, as far south as Sicily, even at low altitudes, along the coast. … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy News, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Italy, Italy News, Italy Photos, Italy travel, nevicata, Puglia, Sicily, snow, snow in Italy, snowfall, Taormina, visit italy, weather | 33 Comments

Happy New Year 2017 – Some Thoughts

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Margie Miklas

As I look back on 2016, I feel blessed and thankful for so many reasons. First, and most important, I am thankful to have my health, as I realize that others battle with physical and mental health challenges daily. I … Continue reading →

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Sunset in Puglia ~ Polignano a Mare

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Give me a sunset on the water in Italy and I think I am in Paradise! Last June I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time and capture this dazzling view in the seaside … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged a trip to Italy, Italy Photos, photography, Polignano a Mare, Puglia, sunset, travel planning, visit italy | 24 Comments

A Funny Thing Happened in Italy

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I thought it might be time for a little humor, and I have a funny story to tell from my recent trip to Italy. Travel is fun yet flexibility is a necessity. If you can’t be flexible, you may end … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, TRAVEL, Writing | Tagged humor, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, margieinitaly, masseria, Puglia, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy, writing | 25 Comments

Italy Travel – Photos from Ostuni in Puglia

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Città Bianca, or the White City, is the nickname given to the Italian city of Ostuni in the southern region of Puglia. All the buildings in its historic district must be painted white and from a distance the view of … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Ostuni, Puglia, travel, trip to italy, visit italy, writing | 17 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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Cats in Italy

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Cats seem to be everywhere in Italy. Maybe I just notice them more since most live outside. On my most recent trip to Italy I saw cats in every single town I visited. I must say though, that I do … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Amalfi Coast, animals, Apricale, cats, cats in Italy, Italian culture, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Masseria Provenzani, pets, photography, Photos, Positano, Puglia, travel, travel to Italy, trip to italy, visit italy | 7 Comments

A Solo Traveler Goes on a Small Group Tour

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Margie Miklas

From the title of my first book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy, many of you know that I travel solo to Italy and I enjoy the experience. I value the freedom that comes with … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian Cooking, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Italian culture, Italian food, Italian lifestyle, Italy travel, margieinitaly, masseria, Puglia, small group tours, solo travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy | 32 Comments

Italian Lifestyle ~ Photo of the Day

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Margie Miklas

Local Italian men discussing important issues in the early evening in the small Puglia town of Squinzano. What do you think these men are talking about? Did you notice that the women are conspicuously missing? Where are they and what … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL | Tagged Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, Italian men, Italy Photos, photo, photo of the day, Puglia, Squinzano, visit italy | 12 Comments

The Humorous Side of Solo Travel – Guest Post on Flavours of Italy

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I was honored to be asked to guest post recently on the Flavours of Italy Blog and you can read an excerpt here, and click over to the Flavours of Italy blog to read the entire post, titled The Humorous … Continue reading →