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Italy Travel Planning – Milan’s La Scala Opera

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I’ll be headed to Italy soon and I’m flying into Milan mainly because I found such a great airfare on Emirates back in February. I’m flying non-stop from JFK in New York to Malpensa in Milan for less than $600 … Continue reading →

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Limoncello – Drink of the Amalfi Coast

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Almost synonymous with the Amalfi Coast is limoncello, the refreshing liqueur, aperitif, and digestivo made from the large lemons grown in Campania. While controversy exists regarding the origins of this popular drink, limoncello prevails as the drink of choice anywhere … Continue reading →

Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Made in Italy, TRAVEL | Tagged Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast lemons, aperitif, aperitivo, cocktail, cocktails, drink, drinks, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, lemons, limoncello, liqueur, margieinitaly, travel blog, travel writing, trip to italy, visit italy | 29 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

Travel Tips for Visiting the Amalfi Coast in Italy

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Margie Miklas

The Amalfi Coast is one of the most stunning places in Italy. I could describe this stretch of coastline in so many ways: beautiful, magnificent, captivating, appealing, alluring, gorgeous, and wonderful. As you know by now, the Amalfi Coast is … Continue reading →