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Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Part 3

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Here we are in Sicilia! These #2SicilianGals certainly made the most of our ten days in Sicily on our European road trip  in Sicily. (Thank you Auto Europe) There is no way to write about all the places we saw … Continue reading →

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Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Ciao from Sicilia! After seven days into our road trip in Sicily,  these #2SicilianGals have put on close to 2000 km on our rental car (Thanks Auto Europe). Victoria and I have traveled from the northwest corner of Sicily to … Continue reading →

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Sicily Road Trip #2SicilianGals Palermo to Trapani

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Andiamo a Sicilia! #2SicilianGals begin our European road trip in Sicily. After arriving in Palermo and retrieving our rental car at Palermo Airport, formerly known as formerly Punta Raisi Airport, Victoria and I are hitting the road. First stop some … Continue reading →

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Giardini-Naxos: Where the Locals Go in Sicily

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Margie Miklas

The small seaside Sicilian town of Giardini-Naxos is not well-known but it is situated on the Ionian Sea, just below the very popular resort city of Taormina. It is a beautiful stretch of beach and has lots of great reasonably … Continue reading →

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Do You Need an International Travel Plan?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Do I need an international travel plan? Whenever I travel internationally one of my key concerns is communication. How can I communicate with friends and family back home? How can I communicate with friends or businesses in Italy? Every time … Continue reading →

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Going to Italy to Write

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Margie Miklas

I will be leaving for Italy in less than a month and my main purpose in going this time is to spend time in a beautiful peaceful setting to relax and to write. The Amalfi Coast, and specifically, Positano is … Continue reading →

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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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Italy Traffic and Rules of the Road

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Italy traffic can be crazy to be sure, and I never thought I’d drive in Italy, but I have and somehow lived to tell about it. You can read about some of my experiences in my older blog posts if … Continue reading →

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Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Margie Miklas

On your next trip to Venice, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique island of Burano. This community has charm of its own with its brightly painted small houses that  artists and photographers dream about. Located in the Venetian … Continue reading →

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The Beach at Amalfi

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Margie Miklas

The Amalfi Coast in southern Italy is known for its undeniable beauty and mind-blowing views. Every time I visit I feel like I’m in heaven.  Most towns have their own beaches and this section of the beach at Amalfi caught … Continue reading →

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