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Photo Collage from Venice ~ Italy Travel
Italy travel is on the rise and Venice is a favorite travel destination. Its beloved nickname of La Serenissima, seems to be going by the wayside though, as the city becomes congested with tourists. Venice is one of my favorite … Continue reading
Views of Italy – Photo of the Day
Italy is a photographer’s dream, with views to die for everywhere I go. So to choose one place where the view is a favorite is impossible…Enjoy just a few of my most memorable scenes from my travels to Bella … Continue reading
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Happy New Year 2017 – Some Thoughts
As I look back on 2016, I feel blessed and thankful for so many reasons. First, and most important, I am thankful to have my health, as I realize that others battle with physical and mental health challenges daily. I … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL, Writing
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Burano – A Colorful Gem in the Venice Lagoon
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
Posted in Italian History, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, TRAVEL
Tagged Burano, colorful, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian Experience, Italy travel, margieinitaly, Off the beaten path, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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Architecture of Italy
One of the many highlights in Italy is the spectacular architecture. Not only the age of some of Italy’s monuments but the style and sheer beauty is what strikes me. Spanning almost 3000 years, Italy’s diverse architectural styles reflect the … Continue reading
Posted in Italian History, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged Amalfi, architecture, architecture in Italy, Colosseum, Courmayeur, Duomo, Florence, Italian Experience, Italy, Italy Photos, Italy travel, Lake Como, margieinitaly, Milan, Milan cathedral, Naples, photography, Roman architecture, travel, travel planning, travel writing, trip to italy, Udine, Venice, writing
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A Trip to the Hospital in Venice
I recently retired from a lifelong career as a critical-care nurse and I have always been curious about hospitals in foreign countries. Often I have been tempted to walk inside and have a look around. Usually there isn’t enough time, … Continue reading
Italy Travel – Photo of the Day
I always enjoy watching local artisans and artists at work. I came across this artist on a footbridge in Venice. She was so focused on her painting that I dared not interrupt. Do you notice anything particularly interesting in this … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Photo, Italy Travel, Photography, TRAVEL
Tagged artisans in Venice, Artist, Italian culture, Italian Experience, Italian lifestyle, Italians, Italy, Italy travel, margieinitaly, photo of the day, photography, travel writing, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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Meet Marco Jovon – An Authentic Artisan in Venice
One of the benefits of social media is the ability to connect with people from other parts of the world. And one of the benefits of traveling to other parts of the world is the chance to actually meet one … Continue reading
Posted in Italian lifestyle and culture, Italy Travel, Italy Travel Planning, Made in Italy, TRAVEL
Tagged cameo, cameos, Italian businesses, Italian culture, Italian culture and lifestyle, Italian men, Italians, Italy, jewelry, Rialto Bridge, travel writing, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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A Gondola Ride in St Mark’s in Venice
Who would say no to a gondola tour through St Mark’s sestiere? Certainly not me, and I am grateful to Italy XP for the special experience of a quiet ride in a gondola on the small canals away from the … Continue reading
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Tagged gondola, Italian culture, Italian lifestyle, margieinitaly, St Mark's, travel, trip to italy, Venice, visit italy
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A Day in Venice~Travel in Italy
May 15, 2015 Today is a day of walking in Venice because of the 24-hour vaporetto strike. After a light breakfast of yogurt and cappuccino, we headed out of foot to the Rialto Market, Venice’s largest and most well-known market … Continue reading
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