Tag Archives: solo travel

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This site is no longer current.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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Walking in Italy – Streets, Staircases and Hills

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Most of Italy is mountainous or hilly at the very least, so plan on walking a lot when traveling to Bella Italia. On average, I walk a minimum of five miles a day and many times it’s closer to eight … 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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Travel Tips for Italy – What I Learned from Experience

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Margie Miklas

You know, you can do the same thing ten times and still learn from your experience. And this certainly holds true for travel. No matter how many times I travel to Italy I learn something new, sometimes through challenging experiences. … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL | Tagged Italian Experience, Italy travel, solo travel, travel planning, travel tips, trip to italy, Victoria De Maio, Victoria's Travel TipZ Italian Style, visit italy | 35 Comments

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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What Have I Learned From the Italian People

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Margie Miklas

Every time I visit Italy I learn something new from the Italian people. Certain aspects of life in Italy have made an indelible mark in my mind, changing my perspective on life in many ways. Maybe more than anything else, … Continue reading →

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Italy Travel – Milan – Photo of the Day

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I love wandering around the streets of Italy and taking in snippets of everyday life. On my recent stay in Milan, I stopped for a moment to capture this scene. What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear your feedback, … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Dream and the Writing Process

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Writers each each have their own preferences for writing. Some write early in the morning, some write at night, and most of the good ones write every day. I have to have silence when I write and I like to … Continue reading →

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Writing Inspiration in Italy

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I’ve thought about coming to Italy to write for a few years now. My dream to spend two weeks alone in a beautiful relaxing place on the Amalfi Coast with the intent to write has come true. I have been … Continue reading →