Tag Archives: Salerno

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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More Train Adentures in Italy

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Oct 8 2014 When you travel to small towns in southern Italy you have to expect an adventure, particularly if you are traveling by train. So today was no exception. Luckily Antonella dropped me off at the Boiano train station … Continue reading →

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Leaving Sicily and on to the Amalfi Coast

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Margie Miklas

Sept 23, 2013 With less than three hours sleep, I woke up to the sound of the alarm on my phone at 3:45am, so I would be ready to leave for the Palermo airport by 4:30. We had to return … Continue reading →

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Italo! New Train in Italy | An American in Italy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Margie Miklas

I have been hearing about this train for some time and found this interesting article written by a writer I know. Check it out. I was considering taking it from Naples to Rome but the station it goes to in … Continue reading →

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Driving on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Margie Miklas

May 20 Gaetano’s directions to the Amalfi Coast Road were perfect and as long as I followed signs that said Costiera Amalfitana, I was in the right spot. Only once did I end up going the wrong way on a … Continue reading →

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Long Driving Day in Italy

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Margie Miklas

May 19 Before leaving Teresa’s I walked to Caffe’ Augusto where I remembered having delicious cannoli and cappuccino last year with my sister-in-law Monica. I couldn’t leave Sicily without a cannoli so I bought one and an assortment of Italian … Continue reading →

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Frecciarossa – Italy’s Fastest Train

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Margie Miklas

I have just made reservations online to take the Frecciarossa from Rome to Salerno! This high-speed train  will get me there in just two hours as it travels at speeds up to 350 km an hour! The Trenitalia web site … Continue reading →

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