Tag Archives: Tuscany

A Luxury Villa in Tuscany

Posted on June 11, 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This site is no longer current.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. Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a hillside in Tuscany, surrounded by the … Continue reading →

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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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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Monteriggioni – Another Hilltop Town in Tuscany

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Margie Miklas

Several years ago I spent ten glorious days in Tuscany, making Siena my hub so that I could take day trips from there easily. On the way home from visiting some wineries, I was fortunate enough to be able to … Continue reading →

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Tuscany – Popular Italy Destination

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Margie Miklas

When I think of Tuscany I think of an image like this. Rolling hills, the countryside, and tall dark green cypress trees. One of the most popular destinations in Italy, Tuscany is of course, much more. Tuscany is made up … Continue reading →

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San Gimignano – Town of Beautiful Towers in Tuscany

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Margie Miklas

You have probably heard your traveling friends rave about the Italian town of San Gimignano, how it is a preserved medieval village in Tuscany, and how it is a “must-see” location in Italy. Now that I have been there myself … Continue reading →

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An Evening in Siena – Book Excerpt (Audio)

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Margie Miklas

In 2011 I went to Italy for three months as a solo traveler. That adventure is detailed in my first book, Memoirs of a Solo Traveler – My Love Affair with Italy. During that trip I stayed in Siena for … Continue reading →

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Meet the Author – An Interview with Jennifer Martin

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Margie Miklas

I am always thrilled when another blogger or writer publishes a book. So today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Jennifer Martin, an Italian wine specialist and blogger, who can now add author to her name. Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Take a Sculpture Course in Carrara

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Margie Miklas

Carrara in Tuscany is not your typical tourist location, but it is the city known for its immense marble quarries. I loved visiting this city on my own and touring the impressive caves and marble quarries was an eye-opener to … Continue reading →

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How Shoes are Made by Hand in Italy

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Margie Miklas

I always welcome the opportunity to observe a part of Italian life which is not typically experienced by the average traveler. I was fortunate to be able to receive a personalized tour of an authentic Italian shoe factory or fabricca. … Continue reading →