Category Archives: Abitudini

“The Nest”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by babbityjean

I saw an Italian film in January 2017 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival called “Il Nido” (the Nest).  The film is set in a small town called Bucco, perhaps near the Swiss-Italian border.  I think it is a fictional … Continue reading →

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Guidando in Toscana

Posted on March 9, 2017 by babbityjean

In generale, gli americani pensano che gli italiani siano autisti pazzi.  Forse è uno stereotipo o un luogo comune sugli italiani.  Ma mi ricordo che quando ero a Napoli, mi sembrava che quelli al volante raramente rispettassero i semafori, considerassero … Continue reading →

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Driving in Tuscany

Posted on March 9, 2017 by babbityjean

In general, Americans think that Italians are crazy drivers.  Perhaps it’s a stereotype about Italy.  But I remember that when I was in Naples, it seemed that those at the wheel rarely respected the street lights, considered other street signs … Continue reading →

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